Tags: Jhumpa Lahiri , Obama Administration , Washington

Washington: In a fresh honour to another NRI, Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri has been appointed as member to the Obama's committee on the Arts and Humanities.

The Pulitzer award winner author has been appointed with five others to Obama's administration.

After appointment, 'The Namesake' writer said that she feels extremely proud. On the other hand, US President Barack Obama said that he feels proud to have these distinguished personalities in his administration.

"I am proud that these distinguished individuals will serve in my Administration. The arts and the humanities enhance the vibrancy of our society, inspire us and strengthen our democracy. I look forward to working with them in the weeks and months ahead," Obama said.

Other personalities who have also been appointed alongwith Jhumpa Lahiri are Sheila Johnson, Pamela Joyner, Chuck Close, Fred Goldring and Ken Solomon.

Lahiri bagged Prestigious Pulitzer award in 2000 for her debut short story collection Interpreter of Maladies.

Film Maker Mira Nair adopted her first novel 'The Namesake' on celluloid.

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