{"id":18406,"date":"2026-07-14T17:20:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=18406"},"modified":"2026-07-14T17:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:05:21","slug":"saa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/saa\/","title":{"rendered":"Sahitya Akademi Award 2025, Full List, Winners, Categories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Sahitya Akademi Award 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebrates some of the finest voices in <\/span><b>Indian literature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It recognises <\/span><b>writers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who have made meaningful contributions across different <\/span><b>languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>genres<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The award highlights the <\/span><b>richness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>diversity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><b>storytelling in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also brings attention to <\/span><b>powerful ideas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>human experiences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expressed through literature. It encourages both <\/span><b>writers and readers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to value and engage more deeply with <\/span><b>literary works<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sahitya Akademi Award 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Sahitya Akademi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has announced its <\/span><b>annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for works in <\/span><b>24 Indian languages recognised by it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlighting the richness of India\u2019s <\/span><b>multilingual literary tradition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, a total of <\/span><b>24 books<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were selected across various literary categories, including <\/span><b>8 poetry collections, 4 novels, 6 short story collections, 2 essays, 1 literary criticism, 1 autobiography, and 2 memoirs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing diversity in literary forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The awards are given every year through a <\/span><b>well-established and transparent selection process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring credibility and recognition of genuine literary merit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the <\/span><b>2025 awards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the selection process began with an <\/span><b>open advertisement issued on 30 January 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, inviting nominations from across the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final selection was made by <\/span><b>distinguished jury members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for each of the <\/span><b>24 languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the recommendations were later <\/span><b>approved by the competent authority of Sahitya Akademi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, maintaining institutional integrity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 List<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Category<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Winning Books (Language-wise)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Poetry<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shrestha Kabita (Bengali); Thakur Satsayie (Dogri); Bhattkhadaki (Gujarati); Najdavanek&#8217;y Pot Aalav (Kashmiri); Padapurana (Odia); Prasthanacatustaye Brahmaghosah (Sanskrit); Animesha (Telugu); Safar Jaari Hai (Urdu)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Novel<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karhi Khelar Sadhu (Assamese); Dwngnwi Lama Mwnse Gathwn (Bodo); Crimson Spring (English); Maayaamanushyar (Malayalam)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Short Stories<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dada Seerisu Tande (Kannada); Kanglamdriba Eephut (Manipuri); Safety Kit (Punjabi); Bharkhama (Rajasthani); Mid Birna Chenne Saon Inag Sagai (Santali); Waghoo (Sindhi)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Essays<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Konkani Kavyem: Rupani Ani Rupakam (Konkani); Nepali Paramparik Sanskriti Ra Sabhyata Ko Dukuti (Nepali)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Literary Criticism<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thamiz Sirukathaiyin Thadangal (Tamil)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Autobiography<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalyanilya Resha (Marathi)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Memoir<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeete Jee Allahabad (Hindi); Dhatri Paat San Gaam (Maithili)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>About Sahitya Akademi Award<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Sahitya Akademi Award<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, established in <\/span><b>1954<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is one of the most prestigious literary honours in India and is considered the <\/span><b>second highest literary award after the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/jnanpith-award\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Jnanpith Award<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recognising <\/span><b>outstanding books of literary merit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is given <\/span><b>annually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the <\/span><b>Sahitya Akademi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is an <\/span><b>autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring credibility and independence in the selection process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The award covers <\/span><b>24 languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the <\/span><b>22 languages listed in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/8th-schedule-of-indian-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with <\/span><b>English and Rajasthani<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thereby ensuring representation of both constitutional and non-scheduled languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>eligibility criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require that the work must be an <\/span><b>original contribution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, published within the <\/span><b>five years preceding the award<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>author must be an Indian citizen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring both relevance and authenticity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, <\/span><b>one award is given per language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it can be for different literary genres such as <\/span><b>poetry, novels, essays, drama, criticism, and other forms of writing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the best work available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The award consists of a <\/span><b>copper plaque, a shawl, a citation, and a cash prize of \u20b91,00,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has increased significantly from the initial <\/span><b>\u20b95,000 given in 1955<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting its growing importance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>About Sahitya Akademi (Institution)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Sahitya Akademi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is India\u2019s <\/span><b>national academy of letters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and plays a central role in <\/span><b>promoting literature, encouraging writers, and fostering literary dialogue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across different languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was <\/span><b>formally inaugurated on 12 March 1954<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and later registered as a <\/span><b>society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which gives it an <\/span><b>autonomous character<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while still being supported by the government.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is unique because it is the <\/span><b>only institution in India that works actively in 24 languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, promoting not only writing but also <\/span><b>translation, literary exchange, and cultural understanding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Akademi undertakes various activities such as <\/span><b>publishing books, organising seminars, conducting literary events, supporting translations, and recognising excellence through awards and fellowships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thereby strengthening India\u2019s literary ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>nodal ministry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><b>Ministry of Culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and its <\/span><b>headquarters is located in New Delhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a central institution for literary governance in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Other Important Sahitya Akademi Honours<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Yuva Puraskar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is awarded to <\/span><b>young writers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, aiming to <\/span><b>encourage new talent and emerging voices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Indian literature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bal Sahitya Puraskar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on <\/span><b>children\u2019s literature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, promoting reading habits and literary creativity among younger audiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Sahitya Akademi Fellowship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><b>highest honour given by the Akademi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, awarded to writers with <\/span><b>exceptional and lifelong contributions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to literature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bhasha Samman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recognises contributions to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/classical-languages-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>classical languages<\/b><\/a><b> and non-scheduled languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thereby preserving and promoting India\u2019s linguistic heritage beyond the mainstream.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Significance<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The awards recognise <\/span><b>outstanding literary works across genres and languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, encouraging writers from different regions and linguistic backgrounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They play an important role in <\/span><b>promoting regional literature, preserving cultural heritage, and strengthening national integration through literature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following a <\/span><b>transparent and structured selection process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Sahitya Akademi ensures that only <\/span><b>high-quality and deserving works<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are honoured each year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 honours outstanding literary works in 24 Indian languages. 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