Mysuru: Mysuru-born M. Vinayaka was awarded ‘Bal Shakti Puraskar’ in the field of art and culture. The award, carrying a purse of Rs.1 lakh, book voucher of Rs.10,000, medal and a citation, was presented by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapathi Bhavan in New Delhi recently.
Vinayaka, who received appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his versatility, also participated in the Republic Day Parade held on Jan.26 at New Delhi.






