Who was conferred with Odisha's highest literary award Atibadi Jagannath Das Samman for 2018?
A. Shankha Ghosh
B. Ramakanta Rath
C. Manoj Das
D. Sitakant Mahapatra
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The correct answer to the question is option B. Ramakanta Rath.
Ramakanta Rath is an eminent Odia writer and poet. The Atibadi Jagannath Das Samman for 2018, carries a citation and cash prize of Rupees one lakh. It was presented to him by Culture and Tourism Minister A C Panda, at a function organised by the Odisha Sahitya Akademi.
Ramakanta Rath is a former Chief Secretary of Odisha and has contributed much to Odia literature. His book ‘Sriradha’ is considered a modern classic.
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