Kalna Shines: Weaver Jyotish Debnath, Writer Rabilal Tudu Awarded Padma Shri

• Two distinguished personalities from Kalna, West Bengal, Jyotish Debnath and Rabilal Tudu, have been honored with the Padma Shri award.
• Jyotish Debnath, a 68-year-old veteran weaver from Kalna Baruipara, is recognized for preserving Bengal's ancient weaving tradition and has previously received the President's Award.
• Rabilal Tudu, a 77-year-old Santhali writer from Noara village, Kalna-II block, is celebrated for his literary contributions, including the play 'Veer Birsa' and seven published books in Santhali.
• Tudu, a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award and Bangabhushan award, expressed immense happiness for the recognition of his work.
• The simultaneous recognition of two individuals from Kalna marks a moment of great pride for the East Bardhaman region.

Why It Matters: Kalna celebrates as weaver Jyotish Debnath and Santhali writer Rabilal Tudu receive the prestigious Padma Shri.