GEYZING,: Senior Limboo poet Yehang Laoti from Kathmandu, Nepal will be conferred with the annual Iman Singh Chemjong Literary Award, announced Yakthung Sapsok Saplon Chumbho Sukhim today.
The award will be presented during the 121st birth anniversary celebration of Iman Singh Chemjong on January 1, 2025 in Geyzing.
YSSCS said Yehang Laoti has made immense contributions to the promotion and development of Limboo literature. A key figure in the Limboo literary sphere for decades, Laoti also played an active role for development of Limboo text book while working with Education department of Sikkim.
In addition, the Iman Singh Chemjong Special Award (posthumous) will be conferred upon late Pahalman Limboo, a former parliamentarian and the founder of Sukhim Yakthung Sapsok Songjumbho, a prominent Limboo literary association. Pahalman Limboo was instrumental in securing CBSE affiliation for the Limboo language in Sikkim.
YSSCS president Raju Limboo informed that the awards will be presented during the 121st birth anniversary celebration of Limboo scholar Iman Singh Chemjong. YSSCS organizes the event annually to honour and cherish Chemjong's invaluable contributions to Limboo literature and culture.