Amur (86) hails from Dharwad and he has published 22 works, including Mahakavi Milton, Kruti Parikshe, Hosa Prayogagalu, Kannada Kathana Sahitya and Satvika Patha.
The award carried a cash price of Rs 25,000 and a citation. It will be presented on June 13 at a function to be organised in Bangalore, according to Masti Venkesh Iyengar Prasha Samiti.
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