Sahitya Akademi Award, established in 1954, is one of the most prestigious literary honors in India. It is conferred by the Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The award is given annually to writers for outstanding literary works in various Indian languages, including novels, short stories, poetry, essays, and literary criticism.
Highlights for Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Odia
| Awarded for | Literary award in India |
| Sponsored by | Sahitya Akademi, Government of India |
| Rewards | ₹1 lakh |
| First awarded for Odia | 1955 |
| Last awarded for Odia | 2023 |
| First winner for Odia | Gopinath Mohanty |
| Most Recent winner for Odia | Ashutosh Parida [ in 2023 Aprastuta Mrutyu (Poetry) ] |
| Total awarded for Odia | 63 |
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List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Odia
| Sl. No. | YEAR | BOOK | AUTHOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | Aprastuta Mrutyu (Poetry) | Ashutosh Parida |
| 2 | 2022 | Dayanadi (Poetry) | Gayatribala Panda |
| 3 | 2021 | Sarijaithiba Apera (Poetry) | Hrushikesh Mallick |
| 4 | 2020 | Samudrakula Ghara (Short Stories) | Yashodhara Mishra |
| 5 | 2019 | Bhaswati (Short Stories) | Tarun Kanti Mishra |
| 6 | 2018 | Prasanga Puruna Bhabana Nua (Literary Criticism) | Dasarathi Das |
| 7 | 2017 | Etavatira Shilpi (Short Stories) | Gayatri Saraf |
| 8 | 2016 | Prapti (Short Stories) | Paramita Satpathy |
| 9 | 2015 | Mahishasurara Muhan (Short Stories) | Bibhuti Pattanaik |
| 10 | 2014 | Bipula Diganta (Poetry) | Gopalkrushna Rath |
| 11 | 2013 | Banaprastha (Play) | Bijoy Misra |
| 12 | 2012 | Kanta 0′ Anyanya Galpa (Short Stories) | Gourahari Das |
| 13 | 2011 | Achihna Basabhumi (Novel) | Kalpanakumari Devi |
| 14 | 2010 | Jibanara Chalapathe (Autobiography) | Pathani Pattnaik |
| 15 | 2009 | Mruqaya (Poetry) | Phani Mohanty |
| 16 | 2008 | Asaranti Anasara (Poetry) | Pramod Kumar Mohanty |
| 17 | 2007 | Sukha Sanhita (Poetry) | Dipak Mishra |
| 18 | 2006 | Swarodaya (Poetry) | Bansidhar Sarangi |
| 19 | 2005 | Gopapura (Short Stories) | Ramachandra Behera |
| 20 | 2004 | Bharatiya Sanskruti O Bhagwadgita (Essays) | Prafulla Kumar Mohanty |
| 21 | 2003 | Suryasnata (Criticism) | Jatindra Mohan Mohanty |
| 22 | 2002 | Gandhi Manisha (Biography) | Sarat Kumar Mohanty |
| 23 | 2001 | Tanmaya Dhuli (Poetry) | Pratibha Satpathy |
| 24 | 2000 | Ullanghan (Short Stories) | Pratibha Ray |
| 25 | 1999 | Garbhagriha (Poetry) | Haraprasad Das |
| 26 | 1998 | Biswaku Gabakhya (Criticism) | Chitta Ranjan Das |
| 27 | 1997 | Sabutharu Dirgharati (Short stories) | Chandrasekhar Rath |
| 28 | 1996 | Mo Jeevana Sangrama (Autobiography) | Satyanarayan Rajaguru |
| 29 | 1995 | Kavyasilpi Gangadhara (Criticism) | Govind Chandra Udgata |
| 30 | 1994 | Jagata Darshanare Jagannatha (Cultural Study) | Guru Charan Patnaik |
| 31 | 1993 | Chalanti Thakura (Short stories) | Santanu Kumar Acharya |
| 32 | 1992 | Bichitra Barna (Short Stories) | *Rabi Pattnayak |
| 33 | 1991 | Ahnika (Poetry) | Jagannath Prasad Das |
| 34 | 1990 | Pata Dei (Short Stories) | Binapani Mohanty |
| 35 | 1989 | Nai Aarapari (Poetry) | Bhanuji Rao |
| 36 | 1988 | Akash Pan Nibida (Poetry) | Sourindra Barik |
| 37 | 1987 | Gharadiha (Novel) | Nityananda Mahapatra |
| 38 | 1986 | Dwa Suparna (Poetry) | Soubhagya Kumar Misra |
| 39 | 1985 | Saila Kalpa (Poetry) | Rajendra K. Panda |
| 40 | 1984 | Abhisapta Gandharba (Short stories) | Mohapatra Nilamani Sahoo |
| 41 | 1983 | Gan Majlis (Vol. Ill) (Essays) | Harekrushna Mehtab |
| 42 | 1982 | Hasyarasar Natak (One-act Plays) | Gopal Chhotrai |
| 43 | 1981 | O Andhagali (Short Stories) | Akhilmohan Patnaik |
| 44 | 1980 | Abantar (Poetry) | Ananta Patnaik |
| 45 | 1979 | Mo Kahani (Autobiography) | Kunjabihari Das |
| 46 | 1978 | Saptama Ritu (Poetry) | Ramakanta Rath |
| 47 | 1977 | Kumbhara Chaka (Autobiography) | Kali Charan Patnaik |
| 48 | 1976 | Thakura Ghara (Short Stories) | Kishori Charan Das |
| 49 | 1975 | Surya O Andhakar (Poetry) | Radha Mohan Gadanayak |
| 50 | 1974 | Sabdar Akash (Poetry) | Sitakant Mahapatra |
| 51 | 1973 | Samudra Snana (Poetry) | G.P. Mohanty |
| 52 | 1972 | Manojdasank Katha O Kahini (Short Stories) | Manoj Das |
| 53 | 1971 | Aranya Fasal (Play) | Manoranjan Das |
| 54 | 1970 | Sarisrupa (Poetry) | Binod Chandra Nayak |
| 55 | 1969 | Nila Saila (Novel) | Surendra Mohanty |
| 56 | 1967 | Odiya Sahityara Itihas (History of Literature) | Suryanarayan Das |
| 57 | 1966 | Banka O Sidha (Poetry) | *Godavarish Mahapatra |
| 58 | 1965 | Uttarayana (Poetry) | Baikunthanath Patnaik |
| 59 | 1964 | Atmajibani (Autobiography) | Nilakantha Das |
| 60 | 1963 | Kabka-1962 (Poetry) | Satchidananda Raut Roy |
| 61 | 1961 | Ardhasatabdir Odisa O Tanhire Mo Sthan (Autobiography) | *Godavaris Mishra |
| 62 | 1958 | Ka (Novel) | Kanhucharan Mohanty |
| 63 | 1955 | Amrutara Santan (Novel) | Gopinath Mohanty |
About the Sahitya Akademi Award
Objective:
The primary objective of the Sahitya Akademi Award is to recognize and honor outstanding literary works by Indian writers and to promote literary excellence across diverse Indian languages.
Categories:
The award covers works in 24 recognized languages of India, including Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Selection Process:
The selection process involves a rigorous evaluation by expert committees constituted by the Sahitya Akademi. These committees comprise eminent literary figures, critics, and scholars who assess the literary merit and significance of the works submitted for consideration.
Recognition:
The Sahitya Akademi Award is highly esteemed within the Indian literary community and is considered a significant milestone in the career of a writer. It not only recognizes individual excellence but also contributes to the promotion and preservation of Indian literature.
Ceremony:
The awards are typically presented at an annual ceremony organized by the Sahitya Akademi, where recipients are honored for their contributions to literature.
Prize Money:
Along with the honor and recognition, recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award receive a cash prize, which has varied over the years. As of the latest available information, the prize amount is ₹1 lakh (approximately US$1,300).
Promotion of Literature:
In addition to the awards, the Sahitya Akademi also undertakes various initiatives to promote literature, including publication of literary works, organizing literary festivals and seminars, supporting translations, and fostering literary research and scholarship.