Thagaisal Thamizhar Award-year of 2024

Who won Thagaisal Thamizhar Award from Government of Tamilnadu in the year of 2024?

  1. Nellakkannu
  2. Veeramani
  3. Kumari Ananthan
  4. N. Sankaraiah

EXPLANATION

1. About the Award

  • The “Thagaisal Thamizhar Award” (தகைசல் தமிழர் விருது) is one of the highest civilian honours given by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

  • It was instituted in 2021 by the state government to honour eminent Tamils who have made extraordinary contributions in various fields — such as politics, social service, literature, science, arts, and education.

  • The award is presented every year during Tamil Nadu Day (November 1) or Independence Day celebrations (August 15).

🧾 2. Components of the Award

Recipients of the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award receive:

  • A cash prize of ₹10 lakh,

  • A gold medal, and

  • A citation (பாராட்டுச் சான்றிதழ்) recognizing their lifetime achievements.

👤 3. Winner – 2024: Kumari Ananthan

  • In 2024, the Government of Tamil Nadu conferred the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award on Thiru Kumari Ananthan, a senior political leader and social worker.

About Kumari Ananthan:

  • Full Name: Kumari Ananthan (born 1933)

  • Native Place: Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu

  • Political Affiliation: Senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC)

  • Positions Held:

    • Former Member of Parliament (MP) from Nagercoil Constituency

    • Former President of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC)

    • Longtime advocate for the rights of Tamil people and rural development

  • Contribution:

    • Served in politics for more than six decades, focusing on upliftment of the poor, education, and agriculture.

    • Known for his simplicity, integrity, and dedicated public life.

    • Played a key role in promoting Kanyakumari district’s development and preserving Tamil culture.

🕊️ 4. Previous Awardees (for context)

Year Awardee Field / Contribution
2021 N. Sankaraiah Freedom fighter and communist leader
2022 K. Veeramani Rationalist and leader of Dravidar Kazhagam
2023 R. Nallakannu Veteran communist and environmental activist
2024 Kumari Ananthan Senior Congress leader and social reformer

🏆 5. Significance

  • The Thagaisal Thamizhar Award celebrates lifetime achievement and public service.

  • Kumari Ananthan’s selection in 2024 recognizes his decades of commitment to Tamil society, public welfare, and political integrity.

✅ Final Answer:

Kumari Ananthan — Winner of the Thagaisal Thamizhar Award (2024)

Award Reason: Honoured for his longstanding service to Tamil Nadu’s political, social, and cultural development.

Thagaisal Thamizhar Award-year of 2024