Folk singer Priya Mallik, known for her contributionstoBollywoodandMaithili music, was honored with the Atal Mithila Samman 2023. The award was given in recognition of her significant contributions to Maithili Geet Sangeet. The felicitation ceremony took place at the prestigious Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, and it was attended by renowned personalities from different regions of the country, including Bollywood singers KumarSanuandAnuradhaPaudwal,whohave madeanameforthemselves inthemusic industry. Prominent media figures like Anjana Om Kashyap andShwetaSinghwere also present. UnionMinisterofInformationandBroadcasting, as well as Youth and Sports Affairs, Anurag Thakur presented the award to Priya Mallik. In addition toPriya Mallik, media veteransAnjana OmKashyapandShwetaSinghwerealsohonored with the Atal Mithila Samman. The organizer of the event, Pradeep Jha, highlightedPriyaMallik'sexceptionalcontribution to Maithili music and her efforts to promote the Mithila language on prominent national platforms, which led to the decision to honor her with the Atal Mithila Samman. Sanjay Mayukh, the media in-charge of the BharatiyaJanataParty (BJP)whoattendedthe program, commended Priya Mallik for her effortsinpopularizingBhojpuriandMaithilimusic across the country, particularly among the youth. He praised her for bridging tradition and progress,makingtheselanguages relevantand trendy. MayukhexpressedhisprideinhonoringPriya Mallik and extended his best wishes and congratulations to her for the future. Overall, Priya Mallik's recognition with the Atal Mithila Samman 2023 reflects her noteworthy contributions to the field of Maithili Geet Sangeet and her efforts to promote regional music on a broader scale