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THE CONTEXT: The Sahitya Akademi Awards for the year 2023 have been announced, recognizing exceptional literary works across various Indian languages.
EXPLANATION:
- These awards, bestowed by the Sahitya Akademi—an autonomous body under the Union Culture Ministry—aim to honour authors and their contributions to literature.
Awardees and Recognized Works
- Literary Diversity
- Tamil:
- Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) received the award for his novel “Neervazhi Padooum.”
- Telugu:
- Patanjali Sastry was honored for his Telugu short story collection “Rameshwaram Kaakulu Marikonni Kathalu.”
- Malayalam:
- V. Ramakrishnan was recognized for his literary study “Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal.”
- Tamil:
Categories of Recognition
- Poetry:
- Acknowledged authors include Vijay Verma in Dogri, Vinod Joshi in Gujarati, Manshoor Banihali in Kashmiri, Ashutosh Parida in Odia, and Arun Ranjan Mishra in Sanskrit.
- Novels:
- Noteworthy works like Neelum Saran Gour’s “Requim in Raga Janaki” (English) and Swapnamay Chakrabarti’s “Jaler Upar Pani” (Bengali) were recognized.
- Essays:
- Lakshmisha Tolpadi’s collection “Mahabharatha Anusandhanada Bharathayatre” in Kannada stood out.
Selection Process and Criteria
- The awards, recommended by distinguished jury members across 24 languages, were approved by the Sahitya Akademi’s Executive Board.
- These accolades pertain to books first published between January 2017 and December 31, 2021.
Recognition and Ceremony Details
- Each recipient will be presented with an award consisting of an engraved copper-plaque, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.
- The award presentation ceremony is scheduled for March 12, 2024, where the awardees will be honoured for their literary contributions.
Significance of Sahitya Akademi:
- The Sahitya Akademi, established in 1954, stands as an independent institution committed to the advancement and promotion of literature in Indian languages.
- These awards not only acknowledge literary excellence but also encourage and celebrate diverse voices and languages across the country.
- The Sahitya Akademi supports work in the 24 languages, 22 of which are included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India, alongside English and Rajasthani.
- The General Council of the Sahitya Akademi operates for a term of five years.
- It consists of the president and vice president along with other members.
- The President is generally chosen from among the members who is generally a distinguished personality of the literary field.
Conclusion
- The Sahitya Akademi Awards for 2023 serve as a testament to the literary brilliance and diversity prevalent across various Indian languages.
- By recognizing outstanding contributions across genres, these awards continue to uphold the significance of literature and its profound impact on society.
- These awards signify and honour the rich cultural heritage of India’s diverse linguistic landscape.
SOURCE: https://www.thehindu.com/books/sahitya-akademi-awards-for-2023-announced/article67658599.ece
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