CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby with M. Leelavathi after the latter’s residence in Kochi on March 31. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve and Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan’s son M.R. Geethakrishnan are seen.
| Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin

Literary critic M. Leelavathy was presented with the Kadammanitta Foundation award at her residence on Monday (March 31, 2025).

This is the ninth edition of the award, instituted in the name of the late poet Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan. The award consists of a purse of ₹55,555 and a plaque. Foundation chairman M.A. Baby handed over the award. Ms. Leelavathy contributed the cash prize to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund.

Industries Minister P. Rajeeve received the fund. Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan’s son M.R. Geethakrishnan, patron of the foundation Babu John, and cultural activists were present.