P.Kesavadev award ceremony and 102 nd birthday celebrations were inaugurated today by Hon Cultural Minister Shri.M.A Baby. Shri.M.A Baby presented the awards to P.Mohanan(Asianet) and Mrs.Pushpa.M (Manorama,Vanitha, Kottayam) The minister announced that P.Kesavadev is remembered for his invaluable contributions to the growth of socio cultural backbone of modern Kerala. He stayed with the poor and downtrodden and strived for their socio economic progress:he said.

Prof.O.N V Kurup delivered P.Kesavadev memorial lecture.The famous poet recalled several episodes which should be part of the histoty of Kerala literature in which Kesavadev and himself were involved. Responding to the request made by Jothydev, the minister announced that the goverment will come forward for a proposal to come out with a statue of P.Kesavadev which will be a lasting monument in memory of the great leader.

Dr.George Onakkur, Dr.Ahamed Pillai, Seethalekshmydev(Chairperson), Peethambara Kurup, P.GovindaPillai(Trust Patron), V Sivankutty MLA were etc. spoke. Mohanan and Pushpa also spoke. Mohan made a speech in which he recalled the great works of Kesavadev as a novelist and social reformist. Pushpa in her reply said that she consider the "Diabscreen Kerala" award for the best health article as a recognition for all the lady journalists in Kerala. Master Krishnadev offered vote of thanks. You can view a few pictures and media clippings in this page.