Former Head of the Department, (Late) D.Litt. Prof. Indra Dassanayake has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award by the Government of India in 2020, posthumously in recognition of her service towards literature and education.
Padma Shri Award is one of the highest civilian awards in India.
Her daughter received the award on behalf of her in 2021 by the President of India.
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