Noted Kannada literary critic and linguist Dr K V Narayana has been selected for the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award-2024.

Recipients:

• Narayana: Awarded for his Kannada work, Nudigala Alivu.
• Gagan Gill: Recognized for her Hindi poetry book Main Jab Tak Aai Bahar.
• Easterine Kire: Honored for her English novel Spirit Nights.
• Mukesh Thali: Awarded for his Konkani essay Rangtarang.

Recognition and Value:

• Each award includes ₹1 lakh and a plaque.
• The awards recognize excellence in literature across Indian languages and aim to promote diverse literary traditions.

About the Sahitya Akademi Awards:

• The Sahitya Akademi Awards are prestigious annual literary honors conferred by the Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters. Established in 1954, these awards are given to writers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their respective Indian languages.

Key Features of the Sahitya Akademi Awards

Objective:

• To recognize and honor the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the 24 recognized Indian languages (22 listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, along with English and Rajasthani).

Eligibility Criteria:

• The work must be a significant contribution to Indian literature and published during the preceding five years.
• Translations, anthologies, or compilations are generally not eligible.
• Categories Covered:
• The awards span various literary genres, including:
• Poetry
• Novels
• Short stories
• Drama
• Essays
• Literary criticism
• Travelogues
• Memoirs
• Autobiographie