The award carries a certificate of appreciation and a sum of NRs 100,000. Chamling, 65, was not present to receive the award. He has been awarded twice by the Sikkim Sahitya Parishad – Chintan Puraskar in 1987 for the best poem and Bhanu Puraskar in 2010. Chamling’s other works in Nepali include Prarambhik Kavita (poems, 1978), Antyaheen Sapana: Mero Bipana (poems, 1985), Ma Ko Hoon! (poems, 1992), and Sikkim ra Nariko Maryada. An author of many books in Nepali, English and Hindi, he is also a publisher.

Did You Know?

Sikkim is located in Himalayan Mountains. Sikkim is the only state with Nepali Majority. Its economy is largely depends on agriculture and also tourism. As per Census 2011, Sikkim has the lowest population among all the Indian states. Its Official Languages are Nepali, Bhutia, Limbu, Lepcha, Newari, Magar,  Tamang,  Gurung, Sherpa and Sunwar. ritar Lake, Borong, Borong Ralong Hot Spring, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple, Bakthang Waterfalls, Buddha Park etc.