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Sahitya
Akademi has been giving
 awards
for translation in the 24 languages recognised by it every year,
since 1989. The award carries a monetary component (Rs. 20, 000)
and a plaque. |
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Sahitya Akademi gives twenty four awards to literary
works in the languages it has recognised and an equal number
to literary translations from and into the languages of India,
both after an year-long process of scrutiny, discussion and selection.
The awards are meant to recognise and promote excellence in Indian
writing and expanding the very definition of Indian literature
by acknowledging new trends and movements. They are a reflection
of current tastes and contribute to the formation of an Indian
sensibility.
The Akademi also gives special awards called
Bhasha Samman to writers/scholars for significant contribution to the languages not
formally recognised by the Akademi as also for contribution to classical & medieval literature. It also has a system of electing
Fellows and Honorary Fellows, as also offering Anand Coomarswamy
and Premchand Fellowships. |
