Mathew was chosen for the honour for his work "Marar-lavanyathinte yukthisilpam", a study on the contributions of eminent litterateur Kuttikrishna Marar. This was announced by Vayalar Ramavarma Trust president Prof M K Sanu at a news conference in Thiruvananthapuram today.
The award, instituted in memory of eminent poet and lyricist Vayalar Rama Varma, carries 25,000 rupees in cash, a citation and a memento.
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