Noted English writer Amitav Ghosh has conferred the 54th Jnanpith award for the year2018.<br />”<br />”The award was given for his outstanding contribution in English. Former Governor of West Bengal Gopalkrishna Gandhi presented the award to Mr Ghosh at a function in New Delhi this evening.<br />”<br />”Mr Ghosh is the first English writer to get this award. The works of Amitav Ghoshportray a vast range of subjects.<br />”<br />”Talking to AIR news, Amitav Ghosh said, Jnanpith is a very special award in India and it's the first time English has been recognized.<br />”<br />