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Literature has the potential to change cultures, explain complex human experiences, and cross boundaries. Recognizing and celebrating authors for their remarkable achievements is critical to preserving the diversity of our literary legacy. The Sahitya Akademi and its coveted Sahitya Akademi Award is one such institution that plays an important role in this regard. The Sahitya Akademi Award, established in 1954, is one of India's most prestigious literary awards, honoring excellent works of literature in several Indian languages. We shall look into the history, relevance, and prominent winners of the Sahitya Akademi Award in this blog post.

<h2 id="content-id-1833-0">Sahitya Akademi Award Winners 2023</h2>

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			<td colspan="3" style="text-align:center">List of Sahitya Akademi Award Winners in 2023</td>
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			<td style="text-align:center">Language</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">Book's Name (Genre)</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">Awardee’s Name</td>
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			<td>Assamese</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/mon-mora-tora-sahitya-akademi-winner-from-assamese-literature">Mon Mora Tora</a> (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Jintu Gitartha</td>
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			<td>Bengali</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/mathrakha-by-hamiruddin-middya-sahitya-akademi-winner">Mathrakha</a> (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Hamiruddin Middya</td>
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			<td>Bodo</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/sahitya-akademi-winner-som-jiu-and-arw">Som, Jiu, and Arw</a> (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Mainaosri Daimary</td>
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			<td>Dogri</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/dheeraj-bismil-s-ahlada-a-sahitya-akademi-winner">Ahlada</a> (Plays)</td>
			<td>Dheeraj Bismil</td>
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			<td>English</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/anirudh-kanisetti-s-lords-of-the-deccan-a-sahitya-akademi-winner">Lords of the Deccan: Southern India from the Chalukyas to the Cholas</a> (Historical)</td>
			<td>Anirudh Kanisetti</td>
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			<td>Gujarati</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/sagar-shah-s-get-together-a-sahitya-akademi-winner">Get Together</a> (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Sagar Shah</td>
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			<td>Hindi</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/atul-kumar-rai-s-chandpur-ki-chanda-a-sahitya-akademi-winner">Chandpur Ki Chanda</a> (Novel)</td>
			<td>Atul Kumar Rai</td>
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			<td>Kannada</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/phoo-mattu-ithara-kathegalu-sahitya-akademi-winner">Phoo Mattu Ithara Kathegalu</a> (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Manjunayak Challur</td>
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			<td>Kashmiri</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/lalle-nillvath-tchale-na-zanh-a-sahitya-akademi-winner">Lalli Nilvath Tchali Na Zanh</a> (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Nighat Nasreen</td>
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			<td>Konkani</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/shots-by-tanvi-kamat-bambolkar-sahitya-akademi-winner">Shots</a> (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Tanvi Kamat Bambolkar</td>
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			<td>Malayalam</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/acnante-alamara-by-ganesh-puthur-a-sahitya-akademi-winner">Acnante Alamara</a> (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Ganesh Puthur</td>
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			<td>Marathi</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/swatala-swata-virudh-ubhe-kartana-sahitya-akademi-winner">Swatahala Swataviruddh Ubhe Kartana</a> (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Vishakha Vishwanath</td>
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			<td>Nepali</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/ghat-pratighatka-udgarharu-sahitya-akademi-winner">Ghat-Pratighatka Udgarharu</a> (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Naina Adhikari</td>
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			<td>Punjabi</td>
			<td><a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/books-and-authors/chitt-da-jugraphia-sahitya-akademi-winner">Chitt Da Jugraphia</a> (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Sandeep</td>
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			<td>Rajasthani</td>
			<td>Antas Ro Olmo (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Devilal Mahiya</td>
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			<td>Santali</td>
			<td>Dusi (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Bapi Tudu</td>
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			<td>Sindhi</td>
			<td>Glamour (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Monika J. Panjwani</td>
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			<td>Tamil</td>
			<td>Thirukarthiyat (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Ram Thangam</td>
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			<td>Telugu</td>
			<td>Vivechani (Criticism)</td>
			<td>Johny Takkedasila</td>
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			<td>Urdu</td>
			<td>Zahan Zaad (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Tauseef Bareitvi</td>
		</tr>
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<h2 id="content-id-1833-1">Sahitya Akademi Award: Bal Sahitya Puraskar Winners 2023</h2>

The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar is given to recipients whose children's literature comprises all literature written with children in mind.

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			<td style="text-align:center">Language</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">Book's Name (Genre)</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">Awardee’s Name</td>
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			<td>Assamese</td>
			<td>Powalmoni Aru Chichingar Duhxahaxik Abhijan (Novel)</td>
			<td>Rothindranath Goswami</td>
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			<td>Bengali</td>
			<td>Eroplaner Khata (Novel)</td>
			<td>Shyamalkanti Das</td>
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			<td>Bodo</td>
			<td>Gosainiwjwn Nwjwr (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Pratima Nandi Narzaree</td>
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			<td>Dogri</td>
			<td>Kanjan (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Baiwan Singh Jamoria</td>
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			<td>English</td>
			<td>Grandparents' Bag of Stories (Stories)</td>
			<td>Sudha Murty</td>
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			<td>Gujarati</td>
			<td>Hun Myaun, Tun Choon Choon (Poetry and Stories)</td>
			<td>Rakshabahen Prahladrao Dave</td>
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			<td>Hindi</td>
			<td>Kotuk App (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Suryanath Singh</td>
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			<td>Kannada</td>
			<td>Surakki Gate (Novel)</td>
			<td>Vijayashree Haladi</td>
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			<td>Konkani</td>
			<td>Jaann (Novel)</td>
			<td>Tukaram Rama Shet</td>
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			<td>Maithili</td>
			<td>Ol Katra, Jhol Katra (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Akshay Anand 'Sunny'</td>
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			<td>Malayalam</td>
			<td>Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal (Novel)</td>
			<td>Priya A.S.</td>
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			<td>Marathi</td>
			<td>Chhand Del Aanand (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Eknath Avhad</td>
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			<td>Nepali</td>
			<td>Bal Ekanki Natakharu (Play)</td>
			<td>Madhusudan Bisht</td>
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			<td>Odia</td>
			<td>Jejenka Gapa Ganthili (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Jugal Kishore Sarangi</td>
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			<td>Punjabi</td>
			<td>Sachi Di Kahani (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Gurmeet Karyalvi</td>
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			<td>Rajasthani</td>
			<td>Tabran RI Duniyan (Memoir)</td>
			<td>Kiran Badal</td>
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			<td>Sanskrit</td>
			<td>Manavi (Novel)</td>
			<td>Radhavallabh Tripathy</td>
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			<td>Santali</td>
			<td>Nene-Pete (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Dholan Rahi</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Sindhi</td>
			<td>Vanganmal Ji Shaadi (Poetry)</td>
			<td>Mansing Majhi</td>
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			<td>Tamil</td>
			<td>Aadhanin Bommai (Novel)</td>
			<td>Udhayasankar</td>
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			<td>Telugu</td>
			<td>Vajra a Vaana (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>D.K. Chaduvula Babu</td>
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			<td>Urdu</td>
			<td>Mamta Ki Dor (Short Stories)</td>
			<td>Late Mateen Achalpuri (Posthumous)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2 id="content-id-1833-2">Genesis of Sahitya Akademi Award</h2>

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[Source: The Sentinel Assam]

Before we get into the specifics of the Sahitya Akademi Award, it's important to understand the organization that supervises it. The Government of India established the Sahitya Akademi, often known as the National Academy of Letters, in 1954. Its principal goal is to promote and preserve India's different literary traditions. The Akademi provides a forum for writers, poets, and scholars to engage, exchange their work, and work together on projects that benefit Indian literature.

The Sahitya Akademi Award was established by the Sahitya Akademi a year after its founding in 1955. The prize seeks to recognize and celebrate exceptional literary works in 24 Indian languages. Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, and many other languages are among them. The prize is given to authors each year for their outstanding contributions to the world of writing.

<h2 id="content-id-1833-3">Significance of Sahitya Akademi Award</h2>

Literary Recognition: The Sahitya Akademi Award is one of India's top literary honors. Winning this prize means that the recipient's work is of extraordinary quality and has made a major contribution to literature.

Encouragement and Motivation: The prize not only recognizes established writers but also encourages growing and aspiring authors to pursue literary careers. The honor acts as an encouragement to other writers around the country.

Preservation of Diversity: India is a multicultural country with a diverse literary tradition in multiple languages. The Sahitya Akademi Award recognizes and celebrates literary works in each of these languages, preserving the country's cultural diversity.

Cultural Promotion: The prize is extremely important for advancing Indian culture and literature on a global basis. It introduces the globe to literary jewels created in various Indian languages.

Strengthening the Literary Community: The Sahitya Akademi Award brings together writers, poets, professors, and readers from varied language origins, establishing a sense of literary unity and fellowship.

<h2 id="content-id-1833-4">Sahitya Akademi Award: Selection Process</h2>

The Sahitya Akademi Award selection procedure is fair and neutral. It consists of two stages:

Initial Screening: To evaluate the literary works produced in the previous year, a panel of experts in each of the recognized languages is formed. This panel creates a shortlist of works they believe are deserving of acknowledgment.

Jury Selection: After the shortlisting, each language has its jury. These juries are made up of prominent writers and scholars who analyze the selected works and choose the winner.

<h2 id="content-id-1833-5">Sahitya Akademi Awards in Recent Years</h2>

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[Source: News18 Hindi]

The Sahitya Akademi Award is evolving in response to the changing literary world. The prize has recently recognized works that represent contemporary challenges and the variety of Indian society. Here are some notable winners from the previous decade:

<h3>2018 Sahitya Akademi Awards</h3>

Awards in Hindi: The Sahitya Akademi awarded 'Kyonki Ek Samay Shabd Hai' by Gurucharan, an excellent collection of Hindi poems, in 2018. This poem is recognized for its evocative and introspective lines that delve into the complexities of human emotions and experiences.

Awards in Bengali: Sankha Ghosh get award for 'Marichika' was also significant in Bengali literature. This poetry book is renowned for its thought-provoking and insightful lyrics.

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Awards in Urdu: In Urdu literature, the Sahitya Akademi honoured 'Kharman' by Shafey Kidwai. The book is a remarkable investigation of human existence and emotions, handled with sensitivity and depth.

<h3>2019 Sahitya Akademi Awards</h3>

Awards in Malayalam: In 2019, the Sahitya Akademi honoured Paul Zacharia for his novel 'A Secret History of Compassion.' 

Awards in Kannada: Vasudhendra earned the award for 'Karnan.' This book is well-known for its vivid characters and powerful storytelling.

Awards in Punjabi: The Sahitya Akademi honoured Jaswinder's 'Sade Samian Vich,' an interesting analysis of modern Punjabi poetry.

<h3>2020 Sahitya Akademi Awards</h3>

Awards in Marathi: Marathi literature praised Aruna Dhere's 'Purvardha,' a book that shows the rich and deep-rooted cultural characteristics of Maharashtra.

Awards in Gujarati: Madhu Rye's 'Sukhna Saathi Sukhna' received the honour of Gujarati literature. 

Awards in Tamil: The Sahitya Akademi honoured K.S. Kanaka's 'Manidhar Ilakkiyam' for its thought-provoking and insightful investigation of human existence.

<h2 id="content-id-1833-6">Impact of Sahitya Akademi Award</h2>

The Sahitya Akademi Award has had a significant impact on Indian literature and its authors. Here are some examples of how the prize has influenced Indian literature:

Recognition and Validation: For authors, winning the Sahitya Akademi Award is a moment of validation. It means that their work has been recognized by a panel of experts and peers, giving their literary careers credence.

Increased Readership: The award brings exposure to the winning works, increasing readership. Books that win the prize frequently see an increase in sales and popularity.

Preservation of Regional Languages: By recognizing authors in diverse Indian languages, the prize helps to preserve and promote regional languages and literary traditions.

Encouragement for Aspiring Authors: The Sahitya Akademi Award acts as a source of motivation for aspiring writers. It inspires students to strive for excellence and contribute meaningfully to Indian literature.

Cultural Significance: The award aids in the preservation of India's rich cultural legacy. It recognizes that the collective voices of the nation's diverse languages and cultures shape the nation's identity rather than a single language.

In conclusion, The Sahitya Akademi Award is a light of literary brilliance in India, recognizing and promoting the country's rich literary tapestry's varied voices and languages. It has not only helped to grow and recognize Indian literature, but it has also played an important part in conserving the nation's cultural heritage. The Sahitya Akademi Award, as it continues to expand and adapt to the changing literary world, remains a symbol of literary excellence and a source of inspiration for future generations of writers. It exemplifies the enduring power of language to influence, challenge, and improve our knowledge of the world.

The Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 is another chapter in the continuous narrative of the growth and variety of Indian literature. The honoring of authors from many languages and genres demonstrates the breadth and diversity of Indian society and culture. These literary masterpieces not only delight and enlighten, but they also contribute to Indian literature's enduring legacy. As we commemorate the Sahitya Akademi Award, we also honor the writers who weave the fabric of our literary tradition, providing us with stories, poetry, and thoughts that enhance our lives.

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