Sahitya Akademi Announces Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 Winners

Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 Winners

Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024: The Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi, chaired by President Sri Madhav Kaushik, approved the selection of 24 writers for the Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 during their meeting today. The chosen books were recommended by a jury of three members for each language, following the established rules and procedures. The Executive Board declares the awards based on a unanimous or majority vote by the jury.

Bal Sahitya Puraskar Prize Money

The Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 Awards pertain to books first published between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2022. Each award includes a casket with an engraved copper plaque and a cheque for ₹50,000. The awards will be presented to the recipients at a special function to be held at a later date.

Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 Winners List

About Sahitya Akademi

The Sahitya Akademi is the National Academy of Letters of India. It was established in 1954 to promote literature in the languages of India.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Sahitya Akademi:

• Function: Its primary function is to promote Indian literature throughout the country and abroad.
• Activities: It achieves this through various activities including:
  • Organizing national and regional workshops and seminars
  • Providing research and travel grants to authors
  • Publishing books and journals, including the prestigious Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature
  • Presenting the annual Sahitya Akademi Award, a literary honor for writers of the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major Indian languages recognized by the Akademi.
• Governance: The Sahitya Akademi is an autonomous organization supported by the Indian Government’s Ministry of Culture.
• Location: The head office is situated in Rabindra Bhavan, near Mandi House in Delhi.

The Sahitya Akademi plays a significant role in fostering and recognizing Indian literature across the nation’s diverse languages.

About Bal Sahitya Puraskar

The Bal Sahitya Puraskar, also known as the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar, is a prestigious literary award in India specifically recognizing excellence in children’s literature.

Here’s a closer look at the Bal Sahitya Puraskar:

• Established: Instituted in 2010 by the Sahitya Akademi.
• Recognition: It honors writers who create exceptional works for children in any of the 24 languages recognized in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, along with English and Rajasthani.
• Selection: A committee of eminent personalities in the field of children’s literature selects the winner(s) each year.
• Prize: The award comprises a cash prize of ₹50,000 and an engraved copper plaque, commemorating the achievement.

The Bal Sahitya Puraskar encourages and celebrates high-quality literature for young audiences, promoting creativity and fostering a love for reading among children in India.

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