A WAVE OF JOY SWEEPS IN BUXAR AS Dr. MEERA SINGH GETS THE ‘JANHIT SAHITYA ACADEMY SAMMAN 2026

A WAVE OF JOY SWEEPS IN BUXAR AS Dr. MEERA SINGH GETS THE ‘JANHIT SAHITYA ACADEMY SAMMAN 2026

15-MAY-ENG 9

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR-------------------------News that Dr. Meera Singh ‘Meera’—a resident of Dumraon, Buxar, and a nationally acclaimed, renowned children's author—is to be honored with the ‘Janhit Sahitya Akademi Samman 2026’ has sent a wave of joy and pride through the literary and intellectual circles of Buxar district.

This honor was conferred upon Dr. Meera Singh ‘Meera’ by the ‘Janhit Parivar’ of Bhojpur during the ‘Hindi Sahitya Sammelan’ (Hindi Literary Conference) held in Arrah. The award recognizes her remarkable contributions to the field of children's literature, specifically highlighting her newly published collection of children's poetry, *Bakri Ab Padhne Chal* (The Goat Now Goes to Study).

Immediately following the announcement of the award, writers, educationists, and cultural figures across Buxar expressed their delight. Senior litterateurs remarked, "Honoring Dr. Meera Ji is an honor for the very literary soil of Buxar. Through *Bakri Ab Padhne Chal*, she has undertaken the innovative task of connecting the new generation of society with our cultural values ​​and language."

The writers further added, "This award is not merely a personal achievement for Meera Ji, but a moment of pride for the entire Buxar region. The works she has created in simple Hindi and Bhojpuri—crafted with a deep understanding of child psychology—stand as a cherished legacy for generations to come."

Reacting to the news, young women poets stated, "Meera Didi serves as an inspiration to all of us women writers. The stature she has attained—while successfully balancing the demands of domestic life, teaching, and literary creation—is truly exemplary." Expressions of delight regarding Dr. Meera Singh's honor were also voiced at local schools and colleges. Educators believe that works such as *Bakri Ab Padhne Chal* will serve to not only kindle an interest in reading among children but also connect them with folk culture.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Meera Singh—known by her pen name 'Meera'—is a Professor of Psychology who has also been actively engaged in literary creation for the past three decades. Her poetry collection, *Bakri Ab Padhne Chal*, was recently released and is garnering widespread acclaim from both young readers and literary critics.

Expressing their gratitude to the *Janhit Parivar* of Bhojpur, the literary figures of Buxar have voiced their hope that the district's literary talents will continue to receive recognition on the national stage in the future.