Bhubaneswar(22/11/2023): The 34th Sisumela, organized by People's Cultural Center (PECUC), one of the leading
voluntary organizations of Odisha, at Ekamra Haat Amphitheater concluded on November 20,2023.
Many
dignitaries and eminent personalities of the state attended this seven days event and encouraged the
children.
On its valedictory function, many talented children and eminent personalities were honoured.
The seven-day program was held with the support of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture
Department of the Government of Odisha and many institutions.
On this occasion prestigious annual awards of PECUC were given for outstanding performance in various
fields.
Senior Journalist Siba Mohanty was honoured with prestigious “Swarup Jena Memorial Award
2023” for outstanding contribution in the field of journalism, as Retd.
Teacher Surendra Kumar Pattnayak
received “Abani Baral Memorial Award 2023” for his contribution in the field of teaching, Subha
Narayan Satpathy was honoured with “Sisusathi Award 2023” for outstanding contribution for children’s
literature, Prasanna Kumar Mishra received “Dr.Prafulla Chandra Dash Memorial Sisu Adhikar
Surakshya Award 2023” for his social work in the field of Child Rights & Women Sarpanch Ms.
Ramalata
Nayak was given “Aradhana Nanda Smaraki Samman 2023” for her leadership to protect children’s right.
Many talented children also received awards on this occasion.
“Dr.Sarat Chandra Pujari Memorial Award
2023” to Child Artist Tapas Kumar Sarangi for acting, “Dr.Prafulla Chandra Das Memorial Sisu Prativa
Award 2023” to Shifa Prizm for all round achievement , “Baji Rout Memorial Award 2023” to
Sabitri Nayak for bravery and courageous activity, “Prananath Pattnaik Memorial Award 2023” to
Rishita Samantaray for social work,” Adaramani Baral Memorial Award 2023” to Sasmita Bhoi for
girl leadership, “Sushama Mohapatra Memorial Award 2023” to Priyankaree Muduli for outstanding
achievement in the field of sports, Jayana Das was chosen for “Baby of the Year award 2023”.
Vicky Dance Group, UDRA, Kokila Dance Group, Capital High School Hostel Group, Littlestar, Purunajhinti
Adolescent Group, Mahakalaswar group, Chetna, Lakshya Dance Group, Dasavatar Natya shala, Divya Jyoti
Smriti Peetha, Kelasahi’s Sunrise Ecosavers youth Network, Pearly International School , DM School and
Prativa Adolescent Group of Barijang, Nrutyashree and Nrutya Prativa Dance Group, Kargil's Prakruti Adolescent Group, presented various cultural programmes in the evening.