Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday, handed over the Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi Semmozhi Tamil Award to Tamil scholar K. Ramasamy, former Deputy Director with the Central Institute of Indian Languages.
The award, given for the best contribution to classical Tamil studies by a researcher or a research institution in specified areas leading to the creation of new knowledge in Ancient Tamil Culture and Civilization and gaining international recognition, carries a cheque for ₹10 lakh, a citation plaque and a bronze replica of the donor, Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi.
Minister for Tamil Development M.P. Saminathan, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena and senior officials were also present.