NEWS – Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 announced

1. K. V. NARAYANA

• K. V. Narayana is noted Kannada literary critic and linguist.
• Work: Awarded for his literary criticism ‘Nudigala Alivu’.
• Award Presentation: Scheduled for March 8, 2025.
• Prize: ₹1,00,000 and a plaque.

OTHER RECIPIENTS

1. Hindi and English Writers:
   • Gagan Gill for her poetry book ‘Main Jab Tak Aai Bahar’.
   • Easterine Kire for her novel ‘Spirit Nights’.
2. Konkani Poet:
   • Mukesh Thali for his essay ‘Rangtarang’.

CATEGORIES RECOGNISED

• 21 Awardees across various languages.
• Recognised works include:
  • 8 poetry books.
  • 3 novels.
  • 2 short story collections.
  • 3 essays.
  • 3 works of literary criticism.
  • 1 play.
  • 1 research work.

ABOUT THE SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD

• Established: 1954 by Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters.
• Purpose:
  • Recognises outstanding literary works in 22 Indian languages (as per the 8th Schedule) and in English and Rajasthani.
  • Promotes excellence in Indian writing and acknowledges new trends.
• Selection Process:
  • Annual process considers books published in the preceding twelve months.
• Design of Plaque:
  • Originally made of marble.
  • Redesigned by filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
  • Temporary substitution with savings bonds during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.