About Sahitya Akademi Awards:
- It is awarded for the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major Indian languages recognised by the Akademi.
- Along with the 22 languages enumerated in the Constitution of India, the Sahitya Akademi has recognised English and Rajasthani as languages in which its programme may be implemented.
- The authors and poets will receive a plaque, a shawl and an amount of ₹1 lakh in an award.
Key facts about the Sahitya Akademi
- It was formally inaugurated by the Government of India on 12 March 1954.
- It was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- It is the central institution for literary dialogue, publication and promotion in the country and the only institution that undertakes literary activities in 24 Indian languages, including English.
- Ministry: An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture.
- Head office: New Delhi
Q1: What is Literature?
It is a body of written works. It has traditionally been applied to those imaginative works of poetry and prose distinguished by the intentions of their authors and the perceived aesthetic excellence of their execution.
Source: TH
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