Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangham (Progressive Arts & Literary Organisation), also known as the PuKaSa, is an organization of artists, writers, and art and literature enthusiasts based in Kerala, India.[2] The association was formed on 14 August 1981, under the leadership of Malayalam poet Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon.[1]
പുരോഗമന കലാ സാഹിത്യ സംഘം | |
| Abbreviation | PuKaSa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 14 August 1981 |
| Founder | Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon[1] |
| Location | |
Region served | Kerala |
| Field | Literature, Art, Culture |
President | Shaji N. Karun |
General Secretary | Ashokan Charuvil |
Presidents of the PuKaSa
edit- Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon (1981–1985)[1]
- M. K. Sanu (1988–1990)
- M. N. Vijayan (1990–2000)
- N. V. P. Unithiri (2000–2002)
- Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan (2002–2008)
- U. A. Khader (2008–2013)[3]
- Vaisakhan (2013–2018)[4]
- Shaji N. Karun (2018–present)[5]
General Secretary of PuKaSa
edit- Ashokan Charuvil (2018–Present)[5]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Staff Reporter (4 July 2017). "History of progressive literature in posters". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ↑ Patrick, Ian Jeremiah (26 June 2024). "Cultural organisation Pusaka receives accreditation from Unesco for decades-long work on intangible cultural heritage". Malay Mail. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ↑ "PuKaSa Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ↑ "Change of guard likely at PuKaSa". The Times of India. 12 August 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- 1 2 "Shaji N. Karun is Pukasa president". The Hindu. 12 August 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2024.