20th P Kesavadev Awards 2024 Announced

The P Kesavadev Trust proudly announced the recipients of the 20th P Kesavadev Awards at the Press Club, Trivandrum, recognizing exceptional contributions in literature and health education. This year’s P. Kesavadev Literary Award honors Shri Adoor Gopalakrishnan for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam literature and Indian cinema, while the P. Kesavadev Diabscreen Kerala Award recognizes Dr. C.J. John, a senior consultant psychiatrist, for his significant impact on mental health awareness in Kerala.

The awards include a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-, a sculpted artwork by renowned artist Shri B.D. Dathan, and a certificate of recognition, all of which will be presented during the award ceremony. Present at the press release were Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev, Managing Trustee, P. Kesavadev Trust, Dr. Balagopal P.G, Diabscreen Award Committee Chairperson, Dr. Arun Shankar, Diabscreen Award Committee Member, Ms. Sunitha Jothydev, Literary Award Committee Member, and Ms. Gopika Krishnan, Diabscreen Award Committee Member. Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev announced the P. Kesavadev Literary Award, and Dr. Balagopal P.G announced the Diabscreen Kerala Award.