Former CJI Justice Dipak Misra Honored with Kalinga Ratna Award 2026

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Former Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Misra received the prestigious Kalinga Ratna Award 2026 in Cuttack.
Instituted in 2007 by Sarala Sahitya Sansad, this annual civilian honor recognizes luminaries from Odisha for outstanding national or global achievements.
The award features an artistically crafted silver idol of Goddess Saraswati along with a formal citation.
During the 2026 ceremony, writer Dr. Ramachandra Behera also received the Sarala Samman for over 6 decades of service to Odia literature.

Former Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Misra received the Kalinga Ratna Award 2026 at Cuttack.
Sarala Sahitya Sansad, a leading cultural organisation in Odisha, conferred this honor during a special ceremony.

It is a top state-level civilian honor given every year to eminent personalities from Odisha.
The award recognizes leaders who have made benchmark contributions at the national or global level.
Sarala Sahitya Sansad in Cuttack instituted this award to promote Odia heritage, literature, and social service.
It aims to celebrate lifetime achievements in jurisprudence, administration, literature, social activism, and public service.
Individuals originating from or deeply rooted in Odisha with exceptional sustained achievements are eligible for this award.

Sarala Sahitya Sansad started this annual honor in 2007, presenting it alongside the Sarala Samman literary awards.
Winners receive a formal citation along with an artistically designed silver idol of Goddess Saraswati.
In 2026, the ceremony honored Justice Dipak Misra and also presented the Sarala Samman to eminent writer Dr. Ramachandra Behera.
Dr. Ramachandra Behera received the Sarala Samman for his literary contributions spanning over 6 decades.

The award honors icons who have shaped national policy and jurisprudence, inspiring youth across the state.
It brings top legal minds and thinkers together to discuss constitutional values, justice, and human fraternity.