Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Madhya Pradesh Government has conferred prestigious National Kalidas Samman on noted artist Anjolie Ela Menon for her contribution to visual arts. The award was conferred in recognition of her insightful and sensitive portrayal of the identity and spirit of women through her meaningful paintings in a variety of media. Anjolie Ela Menon is a well-known muralist and one of India's leading contemporary artists. Her preferred medium is oil on masonite, but she also has worked in other media, including glass and water colour.