P. Sivakami Awarded Verchol Dalit Literary Award 2025
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Award Recipient | P. Sivakami, retired IAS officer, writer, and social activist |
| Award | Verchol Dalit Literary Award |
| Prize | ₹1 lakh |
| Event Organizer | Neelam Cultural Centre, founded by filmmaker Pa. Ranjith |
| Venue | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Date | April 13, 2025 |
| Key Themes | Dalit identity, literature as resistance, community empowerment |
| Literary Focus | Dalit literature challenges norms, provokes controversy, and claims space in mainstream literature. |
| Writing Medium | Recognized the value of writing in English for wider reach. |