Sahitya Akademi Awards
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Sahitya Akademi Awards
- Presented by – Sahitya Akademi
- Conferred to writers for their outstanding
- Literary works: Recognizes literary works from 24 languages
- 22 languages – 8th schedule
- English and Rajasthani: Award – Rs. 1 lakh of cash with a copper plaque.
- Sahitya Akademi: National Academy of Letters
- Inauguration – 12th March 1954 1956 – registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Functions
- Publication & promotion of literary works.
- Development of Indian letters.
- Promotion of culture unity in India.
Other Awards
Jnanpith award
Highest literary award in India. • Conferred to literary works from 22 languages
of 8th schedule along with English • Cash award of Rs. 11 lakhs, a citation, and a
bronze replica of goddess Saraswati.
Bhasha Samman
Given for other languages that are not
formally recognized by the Akademi.
Yuva Puraskar
Annually given to young writers of outstanding
literary works. • Given in one of 24 major Indian languages. • Instituted in 2011. • Recognizes young writers – age under 35. • Cash prize of Rs. 50,000 & an engraved
copper plaque.
Bal Sahitya Puraskar
Given to authors for their contribution to
children literature. • Instituted in 2010. • Cash prize of Rs. 50,000 & an engraved
copper plaque.
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