GANGTOK, 19 Dec: Geeta Ruchal, a social worker from Gangtok, was conferred with the prestigious Dr Ambedkar Distinguished Service National Award- 2011 by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi on the occasion of the 27th National Conference of Dalit Writers held on 11-12 December. She was conferred with this award in recognition of her commendable literary, social and cultural service. She was presented with a shawl, certificate and award.
