Labor Leader and Author Arun Garade Honored with Literary Excellence Award

Renowned labor leader and author Arun Garade was honored with the Literary Excellence Award at a ceremony held in Sangli on October 13, 2024. The award recognizes Garade's contributions to literature and his dedication to the labor sector. The event was attended by prominent figures from the literary and political spheres, who lauded Garade's work and his commitment to social harmony.

Arun Garade Honored with the Literary Excellence Award

"There is a need for harmony across all sectors of society, and it can only be achieved through constructive dialogue. The labor sector is no exception!" remarked renowned scholar and President of the 89th All India Marathi Literary Conference, Prof. Dr. Shripal Sabnis. He was speaking at the Abhinihar Buddha Vihar in Sangli on Sunday, October 13, 2024, during the felicitation of senior labor leader and author Arun Garade with the   Literary Excellence Award . The ceremony was organized by the Lokshikshak Baba Bharti Foundation, Pimpri.  

The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including former State Minister Anna Dange, Maharashtra State Literary and Cultural Board member Prof. Shamrao Patil, and Foundation President Mahendra Bharti.  

While honoring Arun Garade—who had previously received the Outstanding Worker Award from the Government of Maharashtra—Prof. Dr. Sabnis remarked, “In the Pimpri-Chinchwad industrial area, Comrade Dada Rupmay Chatterjee established a meaningful connection between laborers and management. Arun Garade has beautifully encapsulated this legacy in his writings. His work serves as a heartfelt tribute from a dedicated disciple to his esteemed mentor.”  

Purushottam Sadafule, Vice President of the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad’s Bhosari branch, gave the introductory speech. Meenakshi Kamble read the citation of honor.  

 Arun Garade expressed, “I had the privilege of working under Comrade Dada Rupmay Chatterjee’s mentorship for nearly thirteen years in the labor sector. His teachings continue to inspire and guide me to this day.”  

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