Dr. Pavithra, Assistant Professor, Department of Performing Arts, Pondicherry University has been conferred Nataka Academy award 2023-24 by Govt. of Karnataka in recognition of her contribution in the field of Theatre as an artist , Director and Academician . The award was presented by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddharamaiah in a glittering ceremony at Bengaluru on 19.09.2024. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. K. Tharanikkarasu felicitated her and wished her.