KANGRA, Jun 26: In recognition of their remarkable literary achievements and commitment to social causes, emerging young writers Mannat Randhawa and Divyana from Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh have been honoured with the prestigious ‘Veerangana Rani Durgavati Nari Shakti Samman’ by the International Academy for Human Excellence.
The award was presented virtually by the Academy’s President and Founder, Dr. Tikam Soni, in appreciation of the duo’s outstanding contributions to society through literature and art. The honour also acknowledged their dedication towards promoting women’s empowerment, leadership and public service through their creative work.
The Academy commended the young writers for using their literary talents to inspire positive social change and for emerging as role models for the younger generation. Their work reflects a strong commitment to values of education, creativity and social responsibility.
Expressing their happiness over receiving the prestigious recognition, Mannat Randhawa and Divyana thanked the International Academy for Human Excellence for acknowledging their efforts. They described the award as a source of inspiration that would motivate them to continue contributing meaningfully to literature and society.
Their parents, Jagdish Singh, Kamlesh Kumari, Maninder Singh and Asha Devi, also expressed their gratitude and pride over the achievement. They credited the success of the young writers to the constant encouragement and guidance provided by their literary mentor, Dr. Rajiv Dogra.