Lucknow:

The state government on Wednesday constituted 16 new awards in the name of renowned writers and poets including Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Bhartendu Harishchandra for promoting Hindi among the state employees.

A decision to this effect was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. The awards will be given by Hindi Sahitya Parishad, an institution of the Hindi department, to writers and poets who are working with the state government.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Lucknow / TNN / November 13th, 2014