What is in news : The Karnataka government has decided to renovate 11 schools, where Jnanpith awardees studied

About Jnanapith :

• It has achieved the recognition of the highest literary award of the country.
• English along with other Indian languages is considered for the Award.
• The Award is open for only Indian citizens and is given annually.
• The prize carries a cash award of Rs. 11 lakhs, a citation, and a bronze replica of Vagdevi (Saraswati), the goddess of learning.
• It is sponsored by the cultural organization Bharatiya Jnanpith.