Chandrashekhar Azad Samman in MP

Bhopal, Apr 2 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh government has instituted the Chandrashekhar Azad Samman that will be bestowed this year onwards on persons who perform exemplary work relating to nationalism.

Announcing the award here today, Culture Minister Lakshmikant Sharma said, ''The Samman carries a cash component of Rs 1.5 lakh.

My ministry has initiated proceedings for inviting entries.'' UNI AG-AC MSJ HT1545