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SHILLONG: Shillong-based writer, translator, and cultural custodian Bijoya Sawian will be felicitated at the 3rd edition of the Aalekh Foundation Women Achievers’ Awards on July 19, 2025, at The Leela Palace, New Delhi. She is among 20 exceptional women selected from across India for their transformative work and impact in diverse fields.
The honour recognizes Sawian’s outstanding contribution to Indian literature and the preservation of indigenous culture, particularly through her evocative storytelling and her deep engagement with the heritage of the Khasi people. Her acclaimed translations, including The Teachings of Elders and The Main Ceremonies of the Khasis, have safeguarded invaluable oral traditions, while her fiction works such as Shadow Men and Hill Songs of Love and Longing offer lyrical and sensitive portrayals of life in the Khasi Hills.
Her writings have been lauded for bridging geographies and generations, bringing the rich cultural and socio-political history of the Northeast into the national literary consciousness.
The ceremony will be graced by eminent dignitaries, including R. Venkataramani, Attorney General of India, and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, former judge of the Supreme Court of India, as chief guests.
“Bijoya Sawian’s work is a quiet revolution in literature — restoring dignity, voice, and visibility to stories that often go unheard. At Aalekh, we are proud to honour women like her who shape narratives, nurture legacies, and remind us of the power of words to preserve and transform,” said Dr. Rennie Joyy, Founder of the Aalekh Foundation.
The Aalekh Foundation Women Achievers’ Awards is a flagship initiative that celebrates women who have not only broken barriers in their respective fields but have also contributed meaningfully to society, culture, and nation-building.
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