The Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025 has been announced, recognising outstanding literary works across 24 Indian languages. 

Key Awardees from Assam

Two prominent writers from Assam have been honoured:

• Devabrat Das – Awarded for the Assamese novel Karhi Khelar Sadhu.
• Sahaisuli Brahma – Awarded for the Bodo novel Dwngnwi Lama Mwnse Gathwn.

The awards highlight the rich literary traditions of Northeast India and the growing recognition of regional languages.

About the Sahitya Akademi Award

• • The award is presented by Sahitya Akademi, India’s national institution for literature.
  • It is conferred annually for outstanding literary works in 22 languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, plus English and Rajasthani.
  • The Akademi operates under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
  • The Sahitya Akademi Award consists of:
    • A casket containing an engraved copper plaque
    • A shawl

• Cash prize of ₹1 lakh

• Objectives:

• • • Promote Indian literature in multiple languages.
    • Encourage creative writing, translation, and literary scholarship.
    • Preserve and celebrate India’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
  • The 2025 awards recognised various literary genres, including:
• Eight poetry collections, four novels, six short story collections, two essay collections, one literary criticism work, one autobiography and two memoirs.

Exam Hook 

Consider the following statements:

1. The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for literary works in multiple Indian languages.
2. The award is administered by the Sahitya Akademi under the Ministry of Culture.
3. The award includes a cash prize, plaque, and ceremonial shawl.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

One-line Wrap:
The Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 celebrates India’s linguistic diversity by honouring outstanding literary contributions in 24 languages, including Assamese and Bodo.

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