Thiruvalluvar Award is an annual award given by the State Government of Tamil Nadu, India, in memory of the ancient poet-philosopher Valluvar. It is given to those who have made an outstanding contribution towards the

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and its philosophy. It is given in January of every year since 1986, on the 2nd day of the Tamil month of

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observed by the Tamil Nadu government as the Thiruvalluvar Day, and is given on behalf of Tamil Development Authority.

The award

The award carries a cash prize of 100,000, a 1-

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gold medal, and a citation. The award originally included a cash prize of 10,000. From 1991, the prize amount was increased to 20,000. From 1999, the prize amount was again increased to the current measure of 100,000.

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External links

Official site of the Government of Tamil Nadu Awards
{{Orders, decorations, and medals of India Tirukkural Memorials to Valluvar Tamil culture 1986 establishments in Tamil Nadu Awards established in 1986 Civil awards and decorations of India Lists of Indian award winners Indian awards Tamil Nadu awards

The award

Recipients

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