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<br /> <br /> <center> <p class="firstletter"> </p> <p class="firstletter"> </p> <p class="firstletter"> </p> <p class="firstletter">AKADEMI AWARDS (1955-2023)</p> </center> <br /> <center> <p class="mattercenter"><strong>(*Indicates posthumous Awards)</strong></p> </center> <p> </p> <table bgcolor="#FFFFCC" width="575" style="width:600px" border="2"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#ASSAMESE">ASSAMESE</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#BENGALI">BENGALI</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#BODO">BODO (Since 2005)</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#DOGRI">DOGRI (Since 1970)</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#ENGLISH">ENGLISH</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#GUJARATI">GUJARATI</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#HINDI">HINDI</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#KANNADA">KANNADA</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#KASHMIRI">KASHMIRI</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#KONKANI">KONKANI (Since 1977)</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#MAITHILI">MAITHILI (Since 1966)</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#MALAYALAM">MALAYALAM</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#MANIPURI">MANIPURI (Since 1973)</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#MARATHI">MARATHI</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#NEPALI">NEPALI (Since 1977)</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#ODIA">ODIA</a></td> <tr> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#PUNJABI">PUNJABI</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#RAJASTHANI">RAJASTHANI (Since 1974)</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#SANSKRIT">SANSKRIT</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#SANTHALI">SANTHALI (Since 2005)</a></td> </tr> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#SINDHI">SINDHI (Since 1959)</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#TAMIL">TAMIL</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#TELUGU">TELUGU</a></td> <td align="center" valign="TOP" class="matter_h"><a href="#URDU">URDU</a></td> </tr> </table> <br /> <div id="content_space1"> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="ASSAMESE" class="midheader" id="ASSAMESE">ASSAMESE</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="332" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dr. Pranavjyoti Dekar Srestha Galpa (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pranavjyoti Deka</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhool Satya (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manoj Kumar Goswami </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Iyat Ekhan Aaronya Asil (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anuradha Sarma Pujari </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bengsata (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Apurba Kumar Saikia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chanakya (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Joysree Goswami Mahanta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kailoir Dinto Amar Hobo (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sananta Tanti </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Moriahola (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayanta Madhab Bora</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meghmalar Bhraman (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jnan Pujari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akashar Chhabi Aru Anyanya Galpa (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kula Saikia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mariam Astin Athaba Hira Barua(Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arupa Patangia Kalita</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Patkair Ipare Mor Desh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandana Goswami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ei Anuragi Ei Udasi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Kabin Phukan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asomiya Ramayani Sahitya: Kathabostur Atiguri (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Keshada Mahanta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Katha Ratnakara (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhruba Jyoti Bora</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Deou Langkhui (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rita Choudhury</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Santanukulanandan (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Purabi Bormudoi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cheneh Jorir Ganthi (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Atulananda Goswami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mouna Ounth Mukhar Hriday (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yeshe Dorje Thongchi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manuh Anukule (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hirendra Nath Dutta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anek Manuh Anek Aru Nirjanata (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bireswar Barua</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahat Oitiyya (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nalinidhar Bhattacharyya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Edhani Mahir Hanhi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahim Bora</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baghe Tapur Rati (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Apurba Sarma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Biponna Samay (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Medini Choudhury</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asirbadar Rang (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arun Sarma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Andharat Nijar Mukh (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nagen Saikia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abhijatri (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nirupama Borgohain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maharathi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandra Prasad Saikia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhupur Bahudur (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sheelbhadra (Rabati Mohan Datta Choudhury)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mor Je Kiman Hepah (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Keshav Mahanta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shaichar Pathar Manuh (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hiren Bhattacharjya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Brahmaputra Ityadi Padya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ajit Barua</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Snehadevir Ekuki Galpa (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Sneha Devi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asamiya Jatiya Jivanata Mahapurushiya Parampara (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hiren Gohain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Patal Bahirabi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lakshminandan Bora</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aan Ejan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harekrishna Deka</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Benudhar Sarma (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tirthanath Sarma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishna Kanta Handiqui Rachna-Sambhar (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Krishnakanta Handiqui</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jangam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Devendra Nath Acharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sudirgha Din Aru Ritu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nirmalprabha Bardoloi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mamare Dhara Tarowal Aru Dukhan Upanyasa (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Indira Goswami (Mamoni Raisom Goswami)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavita (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nilamani Phookan ( Jr.)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prithibir Asukh (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jogesh Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sonali Jahaj (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhaben Barua</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pita Putra (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Homen Borgohain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bakul Banar Kavita (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anand Chandra Barua</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Srinkhal (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhabendra Nath Saikia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaka Deutar Har (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Navakanta Barua</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Golam (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saurabh Kumar Chaliha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aghari Atmar Kahini (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Syed Abdul Malik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahatmar Pora Rupkonarloi (Reminiscenses)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lakshminath Phookan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manchalekha (Study of Assamese theatre)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Atul Chandra Hazarika</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Alakananda (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nalinibala Devi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adhunik Galpa Sahitya (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Trailokyanath Goswami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bedanar Ulka (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asamar Lok-Sanskriti (Study in folk culture)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Birinchi Kumar Barua</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Iyaruingam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kangrechar Kachiyali Ra’dat (Reminiscences)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Benudhar Sarma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bana Phul (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jatindranath Dowerah</div></td> </tr> </table> <p class="mattercenter">(No awards in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1971, 1973 and 2013)</p> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="BENGALI" class="midheader" id="BENGALI">BENGALI</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="332" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaler Upar Pani (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swapnamay Chakrabarti</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Birbal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tapan Bandopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mitjafar O Ananya Natale (Play) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bratya Basu </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Eka Eka Ekashi (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left"> <p>Sankar (Manishankar Mukhopadhyay)</p> </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghumer Darja Thele (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chinmoy Guha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Srikrishner Sesh Kata Din (Story)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanjib Chattopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sei Nikhonj Manusta (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Afsar Ahmed </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahabharater Astadashi (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nrisinghaprasad Bhaduri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shono Jabaphul (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Alok Sarkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Piya Mana Bhabe (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Utpal Kumar Basu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dwaipayan Hrader Dhare (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Subodh Sarkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Birasan (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Subrata Mukhopadhyaya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bane Aaj Concherto (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manindra Gupta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khanamihire Dhipi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bani Basu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kena Amra Rabindranathke Cha Ebong Kibhave (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sourin Bhattacharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghumer Barir Mato Chand (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sarat Kumar Mukhopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amar Samay Alpa (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samarendra Sengupta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhrubaputra (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amar Mitra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Haspatale Lekha Kabitaguchha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Binay Mazumdar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baul Fakir Katha (Essay)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sudhir Chattopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krantikal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prafulla Roy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ami O Banabehari (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sandipan Chattopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Panchashati Galpa (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Atin Bandyopadhyaya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pagli Tomar Sange (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Joy Goswami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naba-Nita (Prose-Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nabaneeta Dev Sen</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anubhav (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dibyendu Palit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Herbert (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nabarun Bhattacharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tal Betal (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashok Mitra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavita Sangraha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naresh Guha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aleek Manush (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Syed Mustafa Siraj</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shahjada Darasukoh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shyamal Gangopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Marami Karat (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Alokeranjan Dasgupta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sada Kham (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Moti Nandy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tista Parer Brittanta (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Debes Ray</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manabjamin (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bari Badle Jai (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramapada Choudhuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khujte Khujte Eto Dur (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arun Mitra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajnagar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amiyabhusan Majumdar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sei Samay (Part II) (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sunil Gangopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalbela (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samaresh Majumdar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jete Pari Kintu Keno Jabo (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sakti Chattopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amritasya Putree (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamal Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalikata Darpan, Pt. I (Local history and culture)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Radharaman Mitra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shamba (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samaresh Basu ‘Kalkut’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aranyer Adhikar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahasveta Devi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vivekananda O Samakalin Bharatvarsha, Vol. I, II and III (Biography and cultural history)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sankari Prasad Basu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Babarer Prarthana (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sankha Ghosh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Na Hanyate (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maitreyee Devi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asamay (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bimal Kar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ulanga Raja (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nirendranath Chakravarti</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shesh Namaskar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Santosh Kumar Ghosh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manimahesh (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Umaprasad Mukhopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adhunikata O Rabindranath (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abu Sayeed Ayyub</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohini Aral (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manindra Ray</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tapasvi O Tarangini (Verse Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Buddhadev Bose</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nishi-Kutumba (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manoj Basu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Smriti Satta Bhabishyat (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bishnu Dey</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jata Durei Jai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Subhas Mukhopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghare Pherar Din (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amiya Chakravarti</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1962</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Japane (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Annada Sankar Ray</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bharater Sakti-Sadhana O Sakta Sahitya (A study of the Sakti-cult)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sashi Bhushan Dasgupta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1959</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kolkatar Kachhei (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gajendra Kumar Mitra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anandibai Ityadi Galpa (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Parashuram’ (Rajshekhar Bose)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1957</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sagar Theke Phera (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Premendra Mitra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arogya Niketan (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shreshtha Kavita (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Jibanananda Das</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No awards in 1960, 1968 and 1973)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="BODO" class="midheader" id="BODO">BODO (Since 2005)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="328" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="212" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jiu-Safarni Dakhwn (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nandeswar Daimari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sansrini Modira (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rashmi Choudhury</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khora Sayao Arw Himalay (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mwdai Gahai </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gwthenay Lamayao Gwdan Agan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">(late) Dharanidhar Owari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akhai Athumniphrai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Phukan Ch. Basumatary</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dwngse Lama (Short Stories) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rituraj Basumatary</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thwisam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rita Boro</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ang Maboroi Dong Dasong (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anju (Anjali Narzary)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baidi Dengkhw Baidi Gab (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Brajendra Kumar Brahma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Udangnifrai Gidingfinnanei (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Urkhao Gwra Brahma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Delphini Onthai Mwdai Arw Gubun Gubun Khonthai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anil Boro</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Boro Khonthai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Guneswar Musahary</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Okhafwrni Dwima (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Premananda Mosahari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swdwbni Swler (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aurobindo Uzir</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dainee? (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Manoranjan Lahar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Birgwsrini Thungri (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bidyasaqar Narzary</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dumphaoni Phitha (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Janil Kumar Brahma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanmwkhangari Lamajwng (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Katindra Swargiary</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jiuni Mwgthang Bisombi Arw Aroj (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mangalshingh Hazowary</div></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="DOGRI" class="midheader" id="DOGRI">DOGRI (Since 1970)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="48" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="319" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Daun Sadiyan Ek Seer (Poetry-Ghazal)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vijay Verma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chhe Roopak (Drama)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Veena Gupta </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Namme Tunnel (Short Stories) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raj Rahi </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baba Jitmal (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gian Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bandralta Darpan (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Om Sharma Jandriari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhagirath (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">lnderjeet Kesar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Banna (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiv Mehta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cheta (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chhatrapal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Parchhamen Di Lo (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhian Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hashiye Par (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shailender Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Doha Satsai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sitaram Sapolia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tim-Tim Karde Tare (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Bal Krishan ‘Bhaura’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cheten Diyan Galiyan (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lalit Magotra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pandran Kahaniyan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manoj</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Geet Sarovar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Praduman Singh Jindrahia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cheten Di Rhol (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Champa Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahatma Vidur (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gian Singh Pagoch</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kore kaakal Korian Talian (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Darshan Darshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhaldi Dhuppe Da Sek (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishan Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cheten Di Chitabri (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiv Nath</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jhull Bada Dea Pattara (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Ashwani Magotra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Trip Trip Chete (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Om Vidyarthi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nighe Rang (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Verinder Kesar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meel Patthar (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Bandhu Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mangwi Pashakri (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Kuldeep Singh Jindhrahia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bakhre Bakhre Sach (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiv Dev Singh Sushil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baddali Kalave (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gianeshwar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lalsa (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abhishap</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Buddh Suhagan (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jitendra Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jo Tere Man-Chitta Laggi Ja (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yash Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Apni Daphli Apna Raag (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohan Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeevan Lehran (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tara Smailpuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sodh Samundaren Di (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohanlal Sapolia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rattu Da Chanan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Lal Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Beddan Dharti Di (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prakash Premi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sunee Di Chiree (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Om Goswami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ayodhya (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dinoo Bhai Pant</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gamlen De Cactus (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiv Ram ‘Deep’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aale (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ved Rahi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Qaidi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Deshbandhu Dogra ‘Nutan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ek Shehr Yaaden Da (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jitendra Udhampuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kunwar Viyogi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nanga Rukh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">O.P. Sharma ‘Sarathi’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanjhi Dharti Bakhle Mahnu (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Narsingh Dev Jamwal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Main Mele Ra Janun (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kehri Singh ‘Madhukar’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Badnami Di Chhan (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Nath Shastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mere Dogri Geet (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishna Smailpuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Duddh, Lahoo, Zahar (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madan Mohan Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Phull Bina Dali (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Srivats Vikal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meri Kavita Mere Geet (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Padma Sachdev</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nila Ambar Kale Badal (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Narendra Khajuria</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1973, 1993 and 1998)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="ENGLISH" class="midheader" id="ENGLISH">ENGLISH</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="331" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Requiem in Raga Janki (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Neelum Saran Gour</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">All The Lives We Never Lived (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anuradha Roy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Things to Leave Behind (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Namita Gokha1e </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">When God Is a Traveller (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arundhathi Subramaniam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">An era of Darkness (Non-Fiction)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shashi Tharoor</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Blind Lady's Descendants (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anees Salim </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Black Hill (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mamang Dai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Em and the big Hoom (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jerry Pinto</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cyrus Mistry</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Trying to Say Goodbye (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adil Jussawalla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laburnum For My Head (Short Stories) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Temsula Ao </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">These Errors Are Correct (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeet Thayil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">India After Gandhi (Narrative History)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramachandra Guha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Book of Rachel (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Esther David</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Mahabharata : An Inquiry in the Human Condition (Critical Analysis)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Badrinath Chaturvedi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Disorderly Women (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Malathi Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Sari Shop (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rupa Bajwa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Algebra of Infinite Justice (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arundhati Roy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Mammaries of The Walfare State (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Upamanyu Chatterjee</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Perishable Empire : Essays On Indian Writing in English (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meenakshi Mukherjee</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A New World (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amit Chaudhuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajaji: A Life (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajmohan Gandhi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cuckold (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kiran Nagarkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Collected Poems of A.K. Ramanujan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*A.K. Ramanujan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Final Solutions and other Plays (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahesh Dattani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Memories of Rain (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sunetra Gupta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Serendip (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dom Moraes</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">After Amnesia: Tradition and Change in Indian Literary Criticism (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.N. Devy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ruskin Bond</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Trotter-Nama (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">I. Allan Sealy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">That Long Silence (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shashi Deshpande</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Shadow Lines (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amitav Ghosh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Golden Gate (Novel in verse)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vikram Seth</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Trapfalls in the Sky (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiv K. Kumar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rich Like Us (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nayantara Sahgal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Collected Poems (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamala Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Keeper of the Dead (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Keki N. Daruwalla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Latter-Day Psalms (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nissim Ezekiel</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Last Labyrinth (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arun Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Relationship (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayant Mahapatra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">On the Mother, Vol. I and II (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.R. Srinivasa lyengar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Inside the Haveli (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Rama Mehta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Fire on the Mountain (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anita Desai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Azadi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chaman Nahal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1947) (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Gopal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Scholar Extraordinary (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nirad C. Chaudhuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Morning Face (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mulk Raj Anand</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">An Artist in Life (Study of Tagore)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Niharranjan Ray</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shadow from Ladakh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhabani Bhattacharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Tribal World of Verrier Elwin (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Verrier Elwin</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Serpent and the Rope (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raja Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Guide (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.K. Narayan</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1995, 1997 and 2008)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="GUJARATI" class="midheader" id="GUJARATI">GUJARATI</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="332" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sairandhree (Epic Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vinod Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gher Jatan (Autobiographical Essays) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gulam Mohammad Shaikh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gandh Manjusha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yagnesh Dave</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Banaras Diary (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harish Meenashru</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mojma Revu Re (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ratilal Borisagar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vibhajanni Vyatha (Essays) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sharifa Vijliwala</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gujarati Vyakaranna Baso Varsh (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Urmi Ghanshyam Desai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anekek (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamal Vora</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Antey Aarambh (Part-I & II)(Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rasik Shah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chhabi Bhitarani (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">(late) Ashvin Mehta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khara Zaran (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chinu Modi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sakshibhasya (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandrakant Topiwala</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anchaio (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohan Parmar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chhavani (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhirendra Mehta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vaat Apna Vivechanani (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shirish J. Panchal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Fatfatiun (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Suman Shah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gazal-Samhita (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajendra Shukla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aatano Suraj (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ratilal ‘Anil’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akhand Zalar Vage (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Suresh Dalal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saundaryani Nadi Narmada (Traveloque)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amritlal Vegad</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akhepatar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bindu Bhatt</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tattvamasi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhruv Prabodhrai Bhatt</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agantuk (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhiruben Patel</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhundhabhari Khin (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vinesh Antani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gujarati Sahiyta-Purvardha Uttarardha (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Niranjan N. Bhagat</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vank-dekham Vivechano (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayant Kothari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kuvo (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashokpuri Goswami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Andhari Galima Safed Tapakan (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Himanshi Shelat</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ansar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Varsha M. Adalja</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vitan Sud Beej (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramesh Parekh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agnikundaman Ugelun Gulab (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Narayan Desai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Devoni Ghati (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bholabhai Patel</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tolan Aawaz Ghunghat (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Labhshanker Thaker</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Statue (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anil R. Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Angaliat (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Joseph Macwan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asooryalok (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhagwatikumar Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jatayu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sitanshu Yashaschandra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhoolmani Paglio (Reminiscences)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandrakant T. Sheth</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sat Paglan Aakashman (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kundanika Kapadia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vivechanni Prakriya (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramanlal Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chintayami Manasa (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Suresh Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lilero Dhal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Priyakant Maniar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rachna ane Samrachna (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harivallabh Bhayani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anunaya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayant Pathak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vamal Nan Van (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Jagdish Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hayati (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harindra Dave</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uparvas Kathatrayi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raghuvir Chaudhari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aswattha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N.K. Pandya ‘Ushanas’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Socrates (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manubhai Pancholi ‘Darshak’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tartamya (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anantrai M. Raval</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavini Shraddha (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Umashankar Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Natya Gathariyan (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">C.C. Mehta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abhinavano Rasavichar (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nagindas Parekh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kulkathao (Pen-portraits)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swami Anand</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Avalokana (Literary reviews) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sundaram (Tribhuvandas P. Luhar)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gujarati Bhashanum Dhwani-Swarup and Dhwani-Parivartan (Linguistic study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P.B. Pandit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeevan-Vyavastha (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kakasaheb Kalelkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naivedya (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dolarrai R. Mankad</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shant Kolahal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajendra Shah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1962</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Upayana (Critical writings)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V.R. Trivedi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kachhnun Sanskrit Darshan (A cultural survey)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Singhji Rathod</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sharvilak (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rasiklal C. Parekh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Darshan ane Chintan (Philosophical essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pandit Sukhlal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Brihat-Pingal (Treatise on prosody)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Ramnarayan Pathak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahadev Bhaini Diary (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Mahadev Desai</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1957, 1959, 1966 and 1972)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="HINDI" class="midheader" id="HINDI">HINDI</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="37" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="331" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mujhe Pahachaano (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanjeev</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tumadi Ke Shabd (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Badri Narayan </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samrat Ashok (Play) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Daya Prakash Sinha </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tokri Mein Digant ‘Their Gatha’ : 2014 (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anamika</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chheelate Hue Apne Ko (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nand Kishore Acharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Post Box No. 203-Naala Sopara (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chitra Mudgal </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vishw Mithak Sarit Sagar (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramesh Kuntal Megh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Paarijat (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nasira Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aag Ki Hansi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramdarash Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vinayak (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramesh Chandra Shah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Miljul Man (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mridula Garg</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Patthar Fenk Raha Hoon (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandrakant Devtale</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rehan Per Raghu (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kashinath Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohan Das (Short Story)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uday Prakash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hawa Main Hasthakshar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kailash Vajpeyi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kohre Mein Kaid Rang (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Govind Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Inhin Hathiyaron Se (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amar Kant</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanshyatma (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gyanendrapati</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kyaap (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manohar Shyam Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dushchakra Mein Srista (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Viren Dangwal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kitne Pakistan (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamleshwar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Do Panktiyon Ke Beech (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajesh Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kali-Katha : Via Bypass (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Alka Saraogi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hum Jo Dekhte Hain (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manglesh Dabral</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Deewar Main Ek Khirkee Rahathi Thi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vinod Kumar Shukla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naye Ilake Mein (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arun Kamal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anubhav Ke Aakash Mein Chand (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Leeladhar Jagoori</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mujhe Chand Chahiye (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Surendra Verma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Koi Doosra Nahin (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kunwar Narain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kahin Nahin Wahin (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashok Vajpeyi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ardhanarishwar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vishnu Prabhakar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhai Ghar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Giriraj Kishore</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Main Vaqt Ke Hun Samne (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Girija Kumar Mathur</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Neela Chand (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiv Prasad Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akaal Mein Saras (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kedarnath Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aranya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naresh Mehta</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Magadh (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shrikant Verma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Apurva (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kedarnath Aggarwal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavve aur Kala Pani (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nirmal Varma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Log Bhool Gaye Hain (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raghuvir Sahai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khutiyon Par Tange Log (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Viklang Shraddha Ka Daur (Satire)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harishankar Parsai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tap Ke Taye Hue Din (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Trilochan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Zindaginama-Zinda Rukh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishna Sobti</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kal Sunana Mujhe (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Dhoomil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Utna Vah Suraj Hai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Bharat Bhushan Agarwal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chuka Bhi Hun Nahin Main (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shamsher Bahadur Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meri Teri Uski Baat (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yashpal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tamas (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhisham Sahni</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mitti Ki Baraat (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiv Mangal Singh ‘Suman’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Alok Parva (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hazari Prasad Dwivedi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Buni Huyi Rassi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhawani Prasad Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavita Ke Naye Pratiman (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Namwar Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nirala Ki Sahitya Sadhana (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Vilas Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rag Darbari (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shrilal Shukla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Do Chattanen (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harivansh Rai Bachchan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amrit Aur Vish (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amritlal Nagar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Muktibodh (Novelette)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jainendra Kumar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rasa Siddhanta (Treatise on poetics)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nagendra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aangan Ke Par Dvar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Agyeya’ (S.H. Vatsyayan)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Premchand: Kalam Ka Sipahi (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amrit Rai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhoole Bisre Chitra (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhagwaticharan Verma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kala aur Burha Chand (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sumitranandan Pant</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1959</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanskriti Ke Char Adhyaya (A survey of Indian culture)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Dinkar’(Ramdhari Sinha)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhya Asia Ka Itihas (History)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rahul Sankrityayan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1957</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bauddha Dharma-Darshan (Philosophy)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Acharya Narendra Dev</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Padmavat Sanjivani Vyakhya (Commentary)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vasudevasaran Agrawala</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Him-Tarangini (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Makhanlal Chaturvedi</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Award in 1962)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="KANNADA" class="midheader" id="KANNADA">KANNADA</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="332" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahabharatha Anusandhanada Bharathayatre (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lakshmisha Tolpadi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left"> <p>Bahutvada Bhaarata mattu Bouddha Taatvikate (Collection of Articles)</p> </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gandhi Kathana (Biography) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">D.S. Nagabhushana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Bahubali Ahimsadigvijayam (Epic Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Veerappa Moily</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kudi Esaru (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vijaya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anushreni-Yajamanike (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.G. Nagarajappa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kathana Bharathi (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">T.P. Ashoka </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swatantryada Ota (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Boluwaru Mohammad Kunhi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akshaya Kavya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.V. Tirumalesh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uttaraardha (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.H. Nayak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akyana-Vyakyana (Essays) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">C.N. Ramachandran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mabbina Haage Kaniveyaasi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">H.S. Shiva Prakash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swapna Saraswata (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gopalakrishna Pai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kattiyachina Daari (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rahamath Tarikere</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krouncha Pakshigalu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vaidehi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Halla Bantu Halla (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shrinivas B. Vaidya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aramance (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kum. Veerabhadrappa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Marga-4 (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.M. Kalburgi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Teru (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raghavendra Patil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baduku (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Geetha Nagabhushana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaviraja Marga Mattu Kannada Jagattu (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.V. Subbanna</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yugasandhya (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sujana (S. Narayana Shetty)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">English Sahitya Charitre (Literary history)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">L.S. Seshagiri Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Om Namo (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Shantinath K. Desai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sahitya Kathana (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*D.R. Nagaraj</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sapthapadi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">B.C. Ramachandra Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hosatu Hosatu (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Chidananda Murthy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhuvanada Bhagya (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.S.Amur</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uriya Nalage (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kirtinath Kurtkoti</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Taledanda (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Girish Karnad</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kallu Karaguva Samaya (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P. Lankesh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bakulada Hoovugalu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.R. Ekkundi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sirisampige (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandrasekhara Kambar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kusuma Bale (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Devanur Mahadeva</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samprati (Belles-Lettres)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">H.M. Nayak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Avadheshwari (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shankar Mokashi Punekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chidambara Rahasya (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bandaya (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vyasaraya Ballal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Durgaasthamaana (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*T.R. Subba Rao (Ta. Ra. Su.)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavyartha Chintana (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.S. Sivarudrappa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Katheyaadalu Hudugi (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yashwant Chittal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vaishakha (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chaduranga</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeewa Dhwani (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chennaveera Kanavi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Americadalli Goruru (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Goruru Ramaswami lyengar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chitragalu Patragalu (Reminiscences)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A.N. Moorthy Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hasuru Honnu (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">B.G.L. Swamy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tereda Baagilu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.S. Narasimhaswam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mana Manthana (Psychiatric studies)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Shivaram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Daatu (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.L. Bhyrappa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vardhamaana (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gopalakrishna Adiga</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aralu Baralu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V. Sitaramaiah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shoonyasampadaneya Paramarshe (Commentary)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.S. Bhoosnurmath</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalidasa (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adya Rangacharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Karnataka Samskritiya Poorva Peethike (Cultural Study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.B. Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Karnataka Samskriti Sameekshe (Cultural Study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">H. Tipperudraswamy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sannakathegalu (12-13) (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Srinivasa’ (Masti Venkatesa lyengar)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shrimad Bhagavadgita Tatparya Athava Jivanadharmayoga (Philosophical expositions)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">D.V. Gundappa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hamsa Damayand Mattu Itara Rupakagalu (Musical plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P.T. Narasimhachar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ranga Binnapa (Philosophical reflections)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.V. Ranganna</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kranti-Kalyana (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">B. Puttaswamayya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1962</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahakshatriya (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Devudu Narasimha Sastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bangali Kadambarikara Bankim Chandra (A critical Study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A.R. Krishna Sastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dyava-Prithvi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Vinayaka’ (V.K. Gokak)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1959</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yakshagana Bayalata (A treatise on folk-drama)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.S. Karanth</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aralu-Maralu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">D.R. Bendre</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kannada Sahitya Charitre (History of Literature)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.S. Mugali</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Ramayana Darsanam (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Kuvempu’ (K.V. Puttappa)</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1957 and 1963)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="KASHMIRI" class="midheader" id="KASHMIRI">KASHMIRI</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="332" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yeth Waweh Halay Tsong Kous Zalay (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manshoor Banihali</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Zael Dab (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Farooq Fayaz </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tawazun (Criticism) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Wali Mohd. Aseer Kashtawari </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tilasm-e-Khanabadosh (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">(Late) Hirday Koul Bharti</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akh Yaad Akh Qayamat (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abdul Ahad Hajini</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aakh (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mushtaq Ahmad Mushtaq</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yeli Parda Woth (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Autar Krishen Rahbar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aane Khane (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aziz Hajini</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jamis Ta Kasheeri Manz Kashir Natia Adabuk Tawareekh (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bashir Bhadarwahi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kore Kakud Pushrith Gome (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shad Ramzan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aina Aatash (Short Stories) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohi-ud-Din Reshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yath Aangnas Manz (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Makhan Lal Kanwal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Na Thsay Na Aks (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naseem Shafaie</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yiman Padan Mye Vetsaar Gotshuy (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Basher Bashir</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vont (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mishal Sultanpuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baazyaafat (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghulam Nabi Aatash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tshen (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ratan lal Shant</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yaad Aasmqnqn Hinz (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shafi Shauq</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yath Miani Joye (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hamidi Kashmiri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sada Te Samandar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gh. Nabi Firaq</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yell Phol Gaash (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Som Nath Zutshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pursaan (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naji Munawar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rikhah (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Mohiud-Din-Gowhar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yath Raaz Danay (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harikrishna Kaul</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vahrat (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rashid Nazki</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahjoor Shinasi (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohammad Yousuf Taing</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nai Che Nallan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rafiq Raaz</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naar Hatun Kazal Wanas (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Farooq Nazki</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaeji Raath (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sajood Sailani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kenh Natu Kenh (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Syed Rasool Pompur</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amaar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shafi Shaida</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Achhre Tsange (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghulam Nabi Tak Naazir</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kashur Sarmaya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Fazil Kashmiri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sheen Te Watpod (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pran Kishore</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pun-Te-Paap (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghulam Nabi Gauhar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Awaz-i-Dost (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mir Ghulam Rasool Nazki</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shihil Kul (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dina Nath Nadim</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lole Vetsar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mirza G.H. Beg Arif</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Essay (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohd. Zaman Azurdah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Natak Truche (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Motilal Kemmu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mansar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Moti Lal Saqi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Partavistan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Marghoob Banihali</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Be Soakh Rooth (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.R. Santosh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Machama (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pushkar Bhan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gaashir Munaar (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghulam Nabi Khayal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Suyya (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ali Mohammad Lone</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maqualaat (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohiuddin Hajini</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ka ‘Shri Zab’: Ny Hund Alleqavaad Phera (Linguistic Study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abdul Khaliq Tak Zainageri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laveh Te Praveh (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amin Kamil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nauroz-i-Saba (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A. Rahman Rahi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sat Sangar (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akhtar Mohi-ud-Din (Ghulam Mohiud-Din-Akhtar Wani)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sumran (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Zinda Kaul ‘Masterji’</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1955. 1957, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, and 1996)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="KONKANI" class="midheader" id="KONKANI">KONKANI (Since 1977)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="331" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Varsal (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prakash S. Parienkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amrutvel (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maya Anil Kharangate</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raktachandan (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanjiv Verenkar </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yugaparivarthanancho Yatri (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.S. Bhaskar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">The Words (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nilba A. Khandekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chitralipi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Paresh Narendra Kamat</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khand Ani Her Katha (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gajanan Jog</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kale Bhangar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Edwin J.F.D'souza</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Karna Parva (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uday Bhembre</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manthan (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhavi Sardesai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manmotayam (Essays) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tukaram Rama Shet</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavyasutra (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kashinath Shamba Lolienkar (S.D.Tendulkar)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prakriticho Paas (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Melvyn Rodrigues</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kayallyachem Sraddha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arun Sakhardande</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kirvontt (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jess Fernandes</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghanaqhai Niyatiche (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashok Kamat</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dika (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Devidas Kadam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jai Kai Jui (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Datta Damodar Naik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhaangarsaall (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N. Shivdas</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Athang (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayanti Naik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Parigh (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Shashank Sitaram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhogadandd (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hema Naik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yaman (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhav Borcar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Champhel’li Sanj (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pandurang Bhangui</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Antarnad (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saratchandra Shenoi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashim Asim Lharan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">John Baptist Sequeira</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhuim Chafim (Pen-portraits)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sheela Kolambkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nilem Nilem Braham (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sankar Ramani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gomanchal Te Himachal (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dilip Borkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Antarayami (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gokuldas Prabhu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tarangan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahabaleshwar Sail</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vanshakulachen Denen (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nagesh Karmali</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sapan Fulam (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meena Kakodkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Savul Gori (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramesh B. Veluskar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sonshyache Kan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">C.F. D’Costa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vhonkolpavnni (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandrakant Keni</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Panaji Atam Mhatari Zalea (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arvind N. Mambro</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hanv Monis Asvat-Thamo (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prakash Damodar Padgaonkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhitorlem Tufan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">J.B. Moraes</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chowrang (One-act play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pundalik Narayan Naik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Karmelin (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Damodar Mauzo</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khabari (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laxmanrao Sardessai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sasaya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">B.B. Borkar (Bakibab)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pissolim (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manohar Sardessai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dorya Gazota (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.V. Pandit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manni Punav (Humorous essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">D.K. Sukhthankar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Himalayant (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ravindra Kelekar</div></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="MAITHILI" class="midheader" id="MAITHILI">MAITHILI (Since 1966)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="39" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="329" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bodha Sanketan (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Basukinath Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pen-Drive Me Prithvi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ajit Azad </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pangu (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jagdish Prasad Mandal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gachh Roosal Achhi (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamalkant Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jingik Oriaon Karait (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kumar Manish Arvind</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Parineeta (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bina Thakur </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jahalak Diary (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Udaya Narayana Singh ‘Nachiketa’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Barki Kaki at Hotmail Dot Corn (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shyam Darihare</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khissa (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Man Mohan Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uchat (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asha Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sangharsh Aa Sehanta (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sureshwar Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kist-Kist Jeewan (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shefalika Verma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Apaksha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uday Chandra Jha ‘Vinod’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhamati (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Usha Kiran Khan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ganga-Putra (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Man Mohan Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Katek Daaripar (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mantreshwar Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sarokar (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pradip Bihari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaath (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bibhuti Anand</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chanan Ghan Gachchiya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vivekanand Thakur</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shakuntala (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandrabhanu Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ritambhara (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Niraja Renu (Khamakhy A Devi)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sahasmukhi Chowk Par (Poems)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Somdev</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pratijna Pandav (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Babuajee Jha ‘Ajnat’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Katek Raas Baat (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramanand Renu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gananayak (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saketanand</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Takait Achhi Chirai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeeva Kant</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhwast Hoet Shanti Stoop (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Keerti Narayan Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aai Kaalhi Parsoo (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raj Mohan Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavita Kusumanjali (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayamanta Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uchitavakta (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gangesh Gunjan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993 </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samak Pauti (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Govinda Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vividha (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhimanath Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pasijhaita Pathar (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramdeo Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prabhasak Katha (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prabhas Kumar Choudhuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Parasar (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Kanchinath Jha ‘Kiran’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mantraputra (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mayanand Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Atita (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Umanath Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Natik Patrak Uttar (Belles-lettres)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Subhadra Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeevan Yatra (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Hari Mohan Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Suryamukhi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arsi Prasad Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maithili Patrakaritaka Ithihas (Treatise)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandranath Mishra ‘Amar’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Marichika (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lily Ray</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agastyayaini (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Markandeya Pravasi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ee Bataha Sansar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sudhanshu Shekhar Chaudhary</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishna-charit (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tantranath Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baji Uthal Murali (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Upendra Thakur ‘Mohan’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Avahatta: Udbhava O Vikas (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Rajeshwar Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sitayana (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vaidyanath Mallik ‘Vidhu’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kichhu Dekhal Kichhu Sunal (Reminiscences)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Girindramohan Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naika Banijara (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Braj Kishore Verma ‘Manipadma’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Payasvini (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Surenda Jha ‘Suman’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Radha Viraha (Epic poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kashikant Mishra ‘Madhup’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Du Patra (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Upendranth Jha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Patrahin Nagna Gachh (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Yatri’ (Vaidyanath Mishra)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mithila-Baibhav (Philosophical treatise)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yashodhar Jha</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1967, 1972 and 1974)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="MALAYALAM" class="midheader" id="MALAYALAM">MALAYALAM</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="331" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Malayala Novelinte Deshakalangal (Literary Study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">E.V. Ramakrishnan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashaante Seethayanam (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Thomas Mathew</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hrudayaragangal (Autobiography) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">George Onakkoor </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akasmikam (Omcheriyute Ormmakkurippukal) (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Omchery N.N Pillai </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Achan Piranna Veedu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V. Madhusoodanan Nair</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gurupournami (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Ramesan Nair</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Daivathinte Pusthakam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.P. Ramanunni</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shyamamadhavam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prabha Varma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aarachar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.R. Meera</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manushyanu Oru Aamukham (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Subhash Chandran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kathayillathavante Katha (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.N. Paloor</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Marannu Vecha Vasthukkal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K. Satchidanandan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Basheer: Ekantha Veedhiyile Avadhoothan (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.K. Sanu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Haimavathabhuvil (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.P. Veerendra Kumar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thrikkotlur Novellukar (Novellas)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">U.A Khader</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhuram Ninte Jeevitham (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*K.P. Appan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adayalangal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sethu (A. Sethumadhavan)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chuvanna Chinnangal (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Sukumaran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jappana Ppukayila (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.V. Kakkanadan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Zachariyayute Kathakai (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Paul Zachariah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Alahayude Penmakkal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sara Joseph</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.G. Sankara Pillayude Kavitakal (Poems)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.G. Sankara Pillai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Attoor Ravi Varmayute Kavitakal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Attoor Ravi Varma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R. Ramachandrante Kavithakal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R. Ramachandran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sreeramante Kathakal (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">C.V. Sreeraman</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thattakam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kovilan (V.V. Ayyappan)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Govardhante Yatrakal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anand (P. Satchidanandan)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gowri (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">T. Padmanabhan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arangu Kanatha Natan (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thikkodiyan (P. K. Nair)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ujjayiniyile Rappakalukal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vishnu Narayanan Namboodiri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Daivathinte Kannu (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N.P. Mohammed</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Daivathinte Vikruthikal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Mukundan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chhatravum Chamaravum (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.P. Sankunni Nair</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gurusagaram (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">O.V. Vijayan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nizhalana (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Olappamanna Subrahmanian Nambudiripad</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Spandamapinikale Nandi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">C. Radhakrishnan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prathipathram Bhashanabhedam (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N. Krishna Pillai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavitadwani (Critical study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Leelavathy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tatvamasi (Critical study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sukumar Azhicode</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ayyappa Panikkarute Kritikal 1969-80 (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K. Ayyappa Paniker</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thiranjedutha Prabandhangal (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Guptan Nair</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Payyan Kathakal (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V.K.N. (Thiruvilvamala)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Avakasikal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vilasini (M.K. Menon)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Smaraka Silakal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Punathil Kunhabdulla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vallatholinte Kavyasilpam (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N.V. Krishna Warrior</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ratrimazha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sugathakumari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agnisakshi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N. Lalithambika Antharjanam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeevithappatha (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*C. Govinda Pisharoti ‘Cherukat’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aksharam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">O.N.V. Kurup</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamasurabhi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vennikkulam Gopala Kurup</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Balidarsanam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akkitham Achyuthan Nambudiri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Oru Desathinte Katha (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.K. Pottekkat</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vida (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vyloppillil Sreedhara Menon</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaalam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.T. Vasudevan Nair</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavile Pattu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Edasseri Govindan Nair</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thamarathoni (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P. Kunhiraman Nair</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kala Jeevitham Thanne (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.M. Kuttikrishna Marar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Muthassi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N. Balamani Amma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ayalkkar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P. Kesava Dev</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Viswadarsanam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G. Sankara Kurup</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Uroob’ (P. C. Kuttikrishnan)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kazhinja Kaalam (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.P. Kesava Menon</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1957</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chemmeen (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Paniniya Pradyotam (Commentary)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*I.C. Chacko</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhasha Sahitya Charitram (History of Literature)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R. Narayana Panikkar</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1959, 1961, 1962 and 1968)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="MANIPURI" class="midheader" id="MANIPURI">MANIPURI (Since 1973)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="331" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yachangba Nang Hallo (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sorokkhaibam Gambhini</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Leironnung (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Koijam Shantibala </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manipurida Punshi Warigee Sahitya (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thokchom Ibohanbi Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Malangbana Kari Hai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Irungbam Deven</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ei Amadi Adungeigi Eethat (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">L. Birmangol Singh (Beryl Thanga)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ngamkheigee Wangmada (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Budhichandra Heisnamba</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chahee Taret Khuntakpa (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajen Toijamba</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cheptharaba Eshingpun (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Moirangthem Rajen</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ahingna Yekshilliba Mang (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kshetri Rajen</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khung-Gang Amasung Refugee (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naorem Bidyasagar Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chinglon Amadagi Amada (Travelogue) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Makhonmani Mongsaba</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mathou Kanba DNA (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jodha C Sanasam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nangbu Ngaibada (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kshetri Bira</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Leikangla (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Borkanya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khungangi Chithi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raghu Leishangthem</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Edu Ntngthou (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A.O. Memchoubi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Imasi Nurabee (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">B.M. Maisnamba</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nungshibi Greece (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saratchand Thiyam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pangal Shonbi Eishe Adomgini (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Nabakishore Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lanthengnariba Lanmee (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Birendrajit Naorem</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Leiyee Khara Punsi Khara (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sudhir Naoroibam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mei Mamgera Budhi Mamgera (Poems)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajkumar Bhubonsana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khongji Makhol (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ningombam Sunita</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Eemagi Phanek Machet (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laitonjam Premchand Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hi Nangbu Hondeda (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sagolsem Lanchenba Meetei</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nongdi Tarak-Khidare (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Keisham Priyokumar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhut Amasung Maikhum (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thangjam Ibopishak Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Praloigi Meiriraktagi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.K. Madhubir</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Leipkalei (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arambam Somorendra Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mayai Karaba Shamu (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajkumar Mani Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Punshigi Marudyan (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arambam Biren Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tharoshangbi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A. Chitreshwar Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Numitti Asum Thengjillakali (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yumlemban Ibomcha Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mapal Naidabasida Ei (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nongthombam Biren Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tatkhrabha Punshi Leipul (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nilabir Sharma Shastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mamangthong Lollabadi Maninghthongda Lakaudana (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">E. Sonamani Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tirtha Yatra (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">E. Nilakanta Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mangi Isei (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khumanthem Prakash Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vir Tikendrajit Road (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">H. Guno Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chekla Paikhrabada (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lamabam Viramani Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Karnagi Mama Amasung Karnagi Aroiba Yahip (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N. Ibobi Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pistal Ama Kundallei Ama (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">E. Dinamani Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalenthagi Leipaklei (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">E. Rajanikanta Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Boro Saheb Ongbi Sanatombi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.K. Binodini Devi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ngabongkhao (Drama)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.C. Tongbra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aseibagi Nitaipod (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A. Minaketan Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mamang Leikai Thambal Shatley (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">L. Samarendra Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ilisa Amagi Mahao (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N. Kunjamohan Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Imphal Amasung Magi Nungshiki Phibam Ishing (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pacha Meitai</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1975 and 1980)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="MARATHI" class="midheader" id="MARATHI">MARATHI</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="331" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ringan (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krushnat Khot</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ujavya Sondechya Bahulya (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Praveen Dashrath Bandekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baluchya Awasthantarachi Diary (Short Stories) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kiran Gurav </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Udya (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nanda Khare</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kadachit Ajoonahi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anuradha Patil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sarjanprerana ani Kavitwashodh (Literary Criticism) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ma. Su. Patil </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bolave Te Amhi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shrikant Deshmukh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aalok (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asaram Lomate</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chalat-Chitravyooh (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arun Khopkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chaar Nagarantale Maaze Viswa (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayant Vishnu Naralikar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vachanaryachi Rojanishee (Essays) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Satish Kalasekar </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Phoenixchya Rakhetun Uthala Mor (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayant Pawar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Varyane Halate Raan (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Grace (Manik Godghate)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rujuvat-Asvad : Samiksha : Mimamsa (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashok R. Kelkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chitralipi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vasant Abaji Dahake</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Utsukatene Mee Zopalo (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shyam Manohar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maharshi Vitthal Ramaji Shinde: Jeevan Va Karya (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.M. Pawar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhoomi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asha Bage</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhijaki Vahi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Arun Kolatkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baromas (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sadanand Deshmukh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dangora : Eka Nagaricha (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">T.V. Saradeshmukh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yugant (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahesh Elkunchwar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tanakat (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajan Gavas</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Panzad (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tamrapat (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ranganath Pathare</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tukaram Darshan (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sadanand Shridhar More</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dnyaneshwaritil Laukik Srishti (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhukar Vasudev Dhond</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Eka Mungiche Mahabharat (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gangadhar Gadgil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Raghavavel (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Namdeo Kamble</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ekun Kavita-I (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dilip Chitre</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mardhekaranchi Kavita: Swarup ani Sandarbha (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vijaya Rajadhyaksha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jhada Jhadti (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vishwas Patil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Teeka Svayamvara (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhalchandra Nemade</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Zombi (Autobiographical Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anand Ratan Yadav</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Haravlele Diwas (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Prabhakar Waman Urdhwareshe</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uchalya (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laxman Gaikwad</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shri Vithal: Ek Mahasamanvaya (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.C. Dhere</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khoon Gathee (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N.G. Deshpande</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ek Zad Ani Don Pakshi (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vishram Bedekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Garbharesheem (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Indira Sant</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sattantar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vyankatesh Madgulkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saundaryanubhav (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prabhakar Padhye</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Upara (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laxman Mane</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Salam (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mangesh K. Padgaonkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Srishti, Saundarya ani Sahityamulya (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saratchandra Muktibodh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nakshtranche Dene (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*C.T. Khanolkar (Arati Prabhu)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dashpadi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A.R. Deshpande ‘Anil’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Smaran Gatha (Autobiographical Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.N. Dandekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Soundarya Mimansa (Aesthetics)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.B. Patankar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Natasamrat (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*V.V. Shirwadkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kajalmaya (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*G.A. Kulkarni</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jevha Manus Jaga Hoto (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Godavari Parulekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pais (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Durga Bhagwat</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adarsha Bharat-Sevaka (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N.R. Phatak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Natyacharya Deval (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.N. Banhatti</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yugant (Interpretation of the Mahabharata)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Iravati Karve</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhasha: Itihas ani Bhoogol (Linguistic study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N.G. Kalelkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Shiv Chhatrapati (Historical research)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*T.S. Shejwalkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vyakti ani Valli (Sketches)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P.L. Deshpande</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swami (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ranjit Desai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ratha-Chakra (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Na. Pendse</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1962</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anamikachi Chintanika (Philosophical reflections)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P.Y. Deshpande</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dr. Ketkar (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">D.N. Gokhale</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yayati (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V.S. Khandekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1959</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bharadya Sahityasastra (A treatise on poetics)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.T. Deshpande</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bahurupee (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chintaman Ganesh Kolhatkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saundarya ani Sahitya (A study of Aesthetics)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*B.S. Mardhekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vaidik Samskriticha Vikas (Cultural history)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tarkateertha Shastri Laxman Joshi</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Award in 1957)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="NEPALI" class="midheader" id="NEPALI">NEPALI (Since 1977)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="40" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="328" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Loksahitya Ra Loksanskritiko Parichaya (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Judhabir Rana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saino (Drama)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.B. Nepali </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Usha Anirudha (Epic Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chhabilal Upadhyaya </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kirayako Kokh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shankar Dev Dhakal </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Biswa Euta Pallo Gaon (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Salon Karthak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kina Royeu Upamaa (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lok Nath Upadhyay Chapagain </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kriti Vimarsha (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bina Hangkhim</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Janmabhumi Mero Swadesh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gita Upadhyay</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samayaka Prativimbaharu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gupta Pradhan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Satta Grahan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nanda Hankhim</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manka Lahar Ra Raharharu (Travelogue) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Man Bahadur Pradhan </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ekantavas (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uday Thulung</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akashlay Pani Thawan Khoji Rahechha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Gopi Narayan Pradhan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gairi Gaon Ki Chameli (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samiran Chhetri ‘Priyadarshi’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kehi Namileka Rekhaharu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Haiman Das Rai ‘Kiraf ’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Curfew (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lakshman Srimal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Droha (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhim Dahal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeevan GoretoMa (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishna Singh Moktan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shanti Shandeha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jos Yonjan ‘Pyasi’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Athah (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bindya Subha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Udasin Rukhharu (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prem Pradhan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aahat Anubhuti (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lakhi Devi Sundas</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nisansmaran (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramlal Adhikari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bishaun Shatabdi Ki Monalisa (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bikram Bir Thapa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adim Busty (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Man Prasad Subba</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Veer Jatiko Amar Kahani (Biographical Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mani Prasad Rai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nihsabda (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">MohanThakuri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dr. Parasmani Ko Jiwan Yatra (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nagendramani Pradhan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Paryavekshan (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jiwan Namdung</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mrigatrishna (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanu Lama</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Indra Dhanush (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.P. Lama</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hypocret Champ-Gurans Ra Anya Kavita (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Girmee Sherpa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aama (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tulsiram Sharma ‘Kashyap’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Karna-Kunti (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tulsi Bahadur Chhetri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Usha Manjari (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pushpalal Upadhyaya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Brahmaputraka Chheu-Chhau (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lil Bahadur Chetri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chakrabyuha (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sharad Chhetri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nilkanth (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Matsyendra Pradhan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samaj Darpan (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramchandra Giri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Niyati (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Indra Sundas</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Binsiyako Sanskriti (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.M. Gurung</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naya Kshitij Ko Khoj (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asit Rai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sunakhari (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Okima Gwyn</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maulo (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Guman Singh Chamling</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khaharey (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiva Kumar Rai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nepali Upanyas Ka Adharharu (Literary criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Indra Bahadur Rai</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 2011)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="ODIA" class="midheader" id="ODIA">ODIA</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="332" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aprastuta Mrutyu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashutosh Parida</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dayanadi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gayatribala Panda</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sarijaithiba Apera (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hrushikesh Mallick </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samudrakula Ghara (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yashodhara Mishra </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhaswati (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tarun Kanti Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prasanga Puruna Bhabana Nua (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dasarathi Das </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Etavatira Shilpi (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gayatri Saraf</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prapti (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Paramita Satpathy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahishasurara Muhan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bibhuti Pattanaik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bipula Diganta (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gopalkrushna Rath</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Banaprastha (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bijoy Misra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kanta 0' Anyanya Galpa (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gourahari Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Achihna Basabhumi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalpanakumari Devi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jibanara Chalapathe (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pathani Pattnaik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mruqaya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Phani Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Asaranti Anasara (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pramod Kumar Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sukha Sanhita (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dipak Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swarodaya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bansidhar Sarangi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gopapura (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramachandra Behera</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bharatiya Sanskruti O Bhagwadgita (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prafulla Kumar Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Suryasnata (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jatindra Mohan Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gandhi Manisha (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sarat Kumar Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tanmaya Dhuli (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pratibha Satpathy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ullanghan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pratibha Ray</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Garbhagriha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Haraprasad Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Biswaku Gabakhya (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chitta Ranjan Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sabutharu Dirgharati (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandrasekhar Rath</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mo Jeevana Sangrama (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Satyanarayan Rajaguru</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavyasilpi Gangadhara (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Govind Chandra Udgata</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jagata Darshanare Jagannatha (Cultural Study)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Guru Charan Patnaik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chalanti Thakura (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Santanu Kumar Acharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bichitra Barna (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Rabi Pattnayak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ahnika (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jagannath Prasad Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pata Dei (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Binapani Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nai Aarapari (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhanuji Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akash Pan Nibida (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sourindra Barik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gharadiha (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nityananda Mahapatra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dwa Suparna (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Soubhagya Kumar Misra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saila Kalpa (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajendra K. Panda</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abhisapta Gandharba (Short stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohapatra Nilamani Sahoo</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gan Majlis (Vol. Ill) (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harekrushna Mehtab</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hasyarasar Natak (One-act Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gopal Chhotrai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">O Andhagali (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akhilmohan Patnaik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abantar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ananta Patnaik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mo Kahani (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kunjabihari Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saptama Ritu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramakanta Rath</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kumbhara Chaka (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kali Charan Patnaik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thakura Ghara (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kishori Charan Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Surya O Andhakar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Radha Mohan Gadanayak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sabdar Akash (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sitakant Mahapatra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samudra Snana (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.P. Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manojdasank Katha O Kahini (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manoj Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aranya Fasal (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manoranjan Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sarisrupa (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Binod Chandra Nayak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nila Saila (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Surendra Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Odiya Sahityara Itihas (History of Literature)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Suryanarayan Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Banka O Sidha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Godavarish Mahapatra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uttarayana (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baikunthanath Patnaik</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Atmajibani (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nilakantha Das</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kabka-1962 (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Satchidananda Raut Roy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ardhasatabdir Odisa O Tanhire Mo Sthan (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Godavaris Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ka (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kanhucharan Mohanty</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amrutara Santan (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gopinath Mohanty</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1962 and 1968)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="PUNJABI" class="midheader" id="PUNJABI">PUNJABI</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="37" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="331" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mann Di Chip (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swarnjit Savi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Main Aynghosh Nahi (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sukhjit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sullan Da Salan (short Stories) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khalid Hussain </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aam Khass (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gurdev Singh Rupana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Antheen (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kirpal Kazak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kone Da Suraj (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohanjit </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Slow Down (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nachhattar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Masia Di Raat (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swarajbir</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maat Lok (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaswinder Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agarbatti (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaswinder</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nirvaan (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manmohan </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maha Kambani (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Darshan Buttar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhaawaan Dilli De Kingrey (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baldev Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaal Pehar Gharian (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vanita</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tatti Tavi Da Sach (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Atamjit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sudhar Ghar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mitter Sain Meet</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamandal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaswant Deed</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ishk Baj Namaz Da Haz Nahi (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ajmer Singh Aulakh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agni-Kalas (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gurbachan Singh Bhullar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavita Di Bhumika (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sutinder Singh Noor</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhagat Singh Shahid : Natak Tikri (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Charan Dass Sidhu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pulaan Ton Paar (Poems)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harbhajan Singh Halwarvi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shabdant (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dev</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chauthi Koot (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Waryam Singh Sandhu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gawache Arth (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Niranjan Singh Tasneem</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Moon Di Akh (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahan Bhandari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Taushali Di Hanso (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaswant Singh Kanwal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pakhi (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Santosh Singh Dhir</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jugnoo Deeva Te Darya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jagtar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nawen Yug De Waris (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohinder Singh Sarna</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Haneray Vich Sulgadi Varnmala (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Surjit Patar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kujh Ankeha Vi (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prem Prakash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jhanan Di Rat (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harinder Singh Mehboob</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uninda Wartman (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manjit Tiwana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kahikashan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tara Singh Kamil</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Galiey Chikar Duri Ghar (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.S. Wanjara Bedi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kothe Kharak Singh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Sarup Anakhi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shahar Te Gran (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Sujan Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khana Badosh (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ajeet Cour</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pagal Lok (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kapur Singh Ghuman</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anik Bishthar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pritam Singh Safeer</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amar Katha (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gulzar Singh Sandhu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Garaj Ton Footpath Teek (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V.N. Tiwari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Suraj Te Kehkashan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sukhpal Vir Singh ‘Hasrat’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Karuna Di Chho Ton Magron (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaswant Singh Neki</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Urvar Par (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Gurmukh Singh Musafir</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kach De Vastar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sohan Singh Misha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ba Mulahaza Hoshiar (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Narenderpal Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adh Chanani Raat (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gurdial Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jug Badal Gaya (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sohan Singh Seetal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kal, Aj Te Balak (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harcharan Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mittar Pyara (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sant Singh Sekhon</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Eho Hamara Jiwana (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dalip Kaur Tiwana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Na Dhuppe Na Chaanve (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harbhajan Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naven Lok (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kulwant Singh Virk</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Loona (Verse-Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shiv Kumar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ik Chhit Chanan Di (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kartar Singh Duggal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pabbi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prabhjot Kaur</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1962</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rangmanch (History and Development of Indian Theatre)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Balwant Gargi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ik Miyan Do Talwaran (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nanak Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1959</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Wadda Vela (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohan Singh</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sunehure (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amrita Pritam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mere Sainya Jio (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhai Vir Singh</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1957, 1958, 1960, 1963, 1966 and 1970)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="RAJASTHANI" class="midheader" id="RAJASTHANI">RAJASTHANI (Since 1974)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="39" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="329" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Palakati Preet (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gaje Singh Rajpurohit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Alekhun Amba (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamal Ranga </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mugtee (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meethesh Nirmohi </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanskriti Ri Sanatan Deeth (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhanwar Singh Samour</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bareek Baat (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramsawroop Kisan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavita Devai Deeth (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajesh Kumar Vyas</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bina Hasal Pai (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Neeraj Daiya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Murdjat Ar Dujee Kahaniyan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bulaki Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gawaad (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhu Acharya 'Ashawadi'</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sundar Nain Sudha (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rampal Singh Rajpurohit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aanthyoi Nahi Din Hal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ambika Dutt </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aankh Hinye Ra Hariyal Sapana (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aaidan Singh Bhati</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Joon-Jatra (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Atul Kanakk</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meeran (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manqat Badal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mai Eida Poot Jan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ratan Jangid</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Paqarva (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dinesh Panchal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aalochana Ree Aankh Sun (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kundan Mali</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Poornamidam (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laxmi Narayan Ranga</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kisturi Mirag (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chetan Swami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samhi Khulto Marag (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nand Bhardwaj</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Simaran (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Santosh Mayamohan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jiv Ri Jaat (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bharat Ola</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gharano (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abdul Vaheed ‘Kamal’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kankoo Kabandh (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaya Prakash Pandya ‘Jyotipunj’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Seer Ro Ghar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vasu Acharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ud Ja Re Sua (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shanti Bharadwaj ‘Rakesh’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Utaryo Hal Abho (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Malchand Tiwari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Olun Ri Akhiyatan (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nem Narayan Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kookh Padyai Ree Peed (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kishore Kalpanakant</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mati Ri Mahak (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Karnidan Barhath</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Adhura Supna (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nrisingh Rajpurohit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dharam Judh (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arjun Deo Charan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mhari Kavitavan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Premji Prem</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uchhalo (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rewatdan Charan ‘Kalpit’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jamaro (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yadavendra Sharma ‘Chandra’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anahad Naad (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhagwati Lal Vyas</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Saglonri Peeda Swatmegh (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nain Mal Jain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dwarka (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahavir Prasad Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ek Duniya Mhari (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanwar Daiya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maru-Mangal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sumer Singh Sekhawat</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ga-Geet (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohan Alok</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chasmadith Gawah (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Moolchand ‘Pranesh’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Barsan Ra Degoda Dungar Langhiyan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Narayan Singh Bhati</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mharo Gaon (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rameshwar Dayal Shrimali</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Paagi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chandra Prakash Deval</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mevai Ra Runkh (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anna Ram ‘Sudama’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bol Bharamli (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Satya Prakash Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Leeltans (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kanhaiyalal Sethia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pagfero (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mani Madhukar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Batan Ri Phulwari Vol. X (Folk-tales)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vijay Dan Detha</div></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="SANSKRIT" class="midheader" id="SANSKRIT">SANSKRIT</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="332" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shunye Meghganam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arun Ranjan Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Deepmanikyam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Janardan Prasad Pandey ‘Mani’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Srijati Shankhnadam Kil, Kavita (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vindeshwariprasad Mishr 'Vinay' </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vaishali (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahesh Chandra Sharma Gautam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prajnachakshusham (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Penna Madhusudan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mama Janani (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rama Kant Shukla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gangaputravadanam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Niranjan Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavyanirjhari (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sitanath Acharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vanadevi (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Shankar Awasthi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chaladuravani (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Radhakant Thakur </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laghupadhyaprhbandhatrayi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramji Thakur</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bharatayanam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harekrishna Satapathy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bharqviyam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mithila Prasad Tripathi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anabheepsitam (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prashasya Mitra Shastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rasapriya-Vibhavanam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Om Prakash Pandey</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chet Re Cikayena (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kherwal Saren</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tava Sparshe Sparshe (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harshdev Madhav</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Bhargava Raghaviyam (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swami Rambhadracharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akhyanavallari (Fiction)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kala Nath Shastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nirjharini (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhaskaracharya Tripathi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harsacarita-Manjari (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kashinath Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ko Vai Rasah (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P. Sri. Ramachandrudu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Vijayam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Srinivasa Sarma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tadeva Gaganam Saivadhara (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shriniwas Rath</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pratanini (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bachchoolal Awasthi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Triveni (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shyam Dev Parashar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Isha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Keshab Chandra Dash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Radha Panchashati (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rasik Vihari Joshi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sandhanam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Radhavallabh Tripathi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayantika (Prose Romance)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaggu Vakula Bhushana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhishma Charitam (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hari Narayan Dikshit</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Svatantrya Sambhavam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rewa Prasad Dwivedi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Srimat-Pratapa-Ranayanam Mahakavyam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ogeti Parikshit Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sandhya (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Karan Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ikshugandha (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajendra Mishra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Avinasi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Biswanarayan Shastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Radhacarita Mahakavyam (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalika Prasad Shukla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vindhyavasini Vijaya Mahakavyam (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vasant Trimbak Shevde</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sindhu-Kanya (Historical Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shrinath S. Hasurkar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shri Sambulingeswar Vijaya Campu (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pandharinathacharya Galgali</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Visvabhanu (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P.K. Narayana Pillai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kapishayani (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jagannath Pathak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishtubhagavatam (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P.C. Devassia</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Keralodayah (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.N. Ezhuthachan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Buddhavijayakavyam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shanti Bhikshu Shastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shrishivarajyodayam (Epic Poem)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.B. Varnekar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sritilakayasornavah (Epic)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*M.S. Aney</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shabdatarangini (Treatise on Verbal Cognition)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V. Subramanya Sastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Srigurugovindasimhacharitam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Satyavrat Shastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chitrakavya Kautukam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ramaroop Pathak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhoja’s Sringara Prakasa (Aesthetics)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V. Raghavan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tantrik Vanmaya men Shaktadrishti (Treatise in Hindi)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mm. Gopinath Kaviraj</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A History of Dvait School of Vedanta and its Literature (Research)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">B.N. Krishnamurti Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vaidik Vijnan aur Bharatiya Sanskriri (A study in Hindi) (Research)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Giridhar Sharma Chaturvedi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">History of Dharma Sastra Vol. IV (Research)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P.V. Kane</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1965, 1969, 1971, <br/> 1972, 1975, 1976, 1978 and 2014)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="SANTHALI" class="midheader" id="SANTHALI">SANTHALI (Since 2005)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="41" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="326" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jaba Baha (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Taraceen Baskey (Turia Chand Baskey)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sabarnaka Balire Sanan’ Panjay (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kajli Soren (Jagannath Soren)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mane Rena Arhang (Short Stories) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Niranjan Hansda </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gur Dak Kasa Dak (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rupchand Hansdah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sisirjali (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kali Charan Hembram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Marom (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shyam Besra 'Jiwi Rarec'</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tahena.n Tangi re (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhujanga Tudu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nalha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gobinda Chandra Majhi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Parsi Khatir (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rabilal Tudu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mala Mudam (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jamadar Kisku</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chanda Bonga (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arjun Charan Hembram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Banchaw Akan Goj Hor (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gangadhar Hansda</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Banchao Larhai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aditya Kumar Mandi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rahi Ranwak’ Kana (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhoqla Soren</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Say Sahed (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Damayanti Beshra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manmi (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Badal Hembram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chet Re Cikayana (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kherwal Saren</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Guru Gomke Pondet Raghunath Murmu (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Chandra Murmu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhabna (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jadumani Besra</div></td> </tr> </table> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="SINDHI" class="midheader" id="SINDHI">SINDHI (Since 1959)</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="38" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="329" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hathu Pakidijain (Poetry-Ghazal)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vinod Asudani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left"> <p>Sindhi Sahit Jo Mukhtasar Itihas (Literary History)</p> </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kanhaiyalal Lekhwani </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nena Nindakhra (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arjun Chawla </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jehad (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jetho Lalwani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeejal (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ishwar Moorjani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jia Mein Taandaa (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khiman U Mulani </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aachhende Laja Maraan (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jagdish Lachhani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akhar Katha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nand Javeri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahengi Murk (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maya Rahi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sija Agyaan Buku (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gope Kamal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mansh-Nagari (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Namdev Tarachandani </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Miteea Khaan Miteea Taaeen (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Indra Vaswani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">...Ta Khawaban Jo Chha Thindo (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohan Geham</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ajan Yaad Aahe (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laxman Dubey</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rishtan Jee Siyasat (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anand Khemani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sirjan Jo Sankat Ain Sindhi Kahani (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hiro Shewkani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vijoon Vasan Aayoon (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vasudev ‘Nirmal’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dharti-A-Jo-Sad (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kirat Babani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Andhero Roshan Thiye (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dholan ‘Rahi’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kavita Khan Kavita Tain (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Satish Rohra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tahqiq Ain Tanqeed (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hiro Thakur</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Udamandarh Arman (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hari Himthani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhagat (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prem Prakash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Taka Tora (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Param A. Abichandani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Barf Jo Thahiyal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vasdev Mohi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Zaizalo (Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shyam Jaisinghani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tandana (Andheri Raat Mein) (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ishwar Anchal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gufa Je Hun Paar (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lakhmi Khilani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ajho (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hari Motwani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aarsi-A-Aado (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kala Prakash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hathayogi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tara Mirchandani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Soche Joon Sooratoon (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harikant Jethwani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shishe-Ja-Ghar (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Goverdhan Mahboobani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bahi Ja Warisa (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Kamal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Se Sab Sandhyam Saah Sen (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Moti Prakash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chaliha-Chorasi (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Harish Vaswani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vichoro (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sundri A. Uttamchandani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mero Sij (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arjan ‘Hasid’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Uha Shaam (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohan Kalpana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Andho Doonhon (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arjan Mirchandani ‘Shad’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Munhinji Hayati-a-Ja Sona Ropa Warq (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Popati R. Hiranandani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Surkh Gulaab-Suraha Khwaab (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prabhu ‘Wafa’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yad Hika Pyar Ji (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishin Khatwani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pal Pal Jo Parlao (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hari Daryani ‘Dilgir’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cheekh (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">H.I. Sadarangani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jee-a-Jharoko (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Laxman Bhatia ‘Komal’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hunaje Atam Jo Maut (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lal Pushp</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pyar Ji Pyas (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gobind Malhi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aparajita (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Guno Samtaney</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kumach (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishin Rahi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Wari-a-Bharyo Palaand (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Narayan ‘Shyam’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sindhi Nasr Ji Tarikh (History of Sindhi Prose)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.U. Malkani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shah Jo Rasalo (Mujamil) (Evaluation)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalyan B. Advani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Surahi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lekhraj Kishinchand ‘Aziz’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anokha Azmooda (Reminiscences)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Panjwani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1959</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kanwar (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tirth Basant</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in I960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1967, 1975, 1977 and 1992)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="TAMIL" class="midheader" id="TAMIL">TAMIL</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="332" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="208" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Neervazhi Paduvum (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajasekaran (Devibharathi)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaala Paani (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Rajendran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Civappuk Kazuttu Tan Oru Paccaip Paravai (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ambai </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sellaatha Panam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Imaiyam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sool (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cho. Dharman</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sanchaaram (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Ramakrishnan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaandhal Naatkal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">(Late) Inqulab </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Oru Siru Isai (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vannadhasan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ilakkiya Suvadugal (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A. Madhavan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agngnaadi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Poomani</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Korkai (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.N. Joe D’ Cruz </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thol (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">D. Selvaraj</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaval Kottam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Venkatesan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Soodiya Poo Soodarka (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nanjil Nadan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaiyappam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Puviyarasu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Minsarapoo (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Melanmai Ponnusamy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ilai Uthir Kaalam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Neela Padmanabhan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akayathukku Aduthaveedu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mu Metha</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalmaram (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G. Thilakavathi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vanakkam Valluva (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tamilanban</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kallikattu Ithikasam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R. Vairamuthu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Oru Giraamattu Nadi (Poems)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sirpi Balasubramaniam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sutanthira Daagam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*C.S. Chellappa</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vimarsanangal Mathi Puraikal Pettikal (3 Parts) (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thi.Ka. Sivasankaran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aalapanai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Abdul Rahman</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Visaranai Commission (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sa. Kandasamy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chaivu Narkali (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thoppil Mohamed Miran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Appavin Snehidar (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ashokamitran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vaanam Vasappadum (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Prapanchan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994 </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pudhiya Dharisanangal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ponneelan (Kandeswara Bhaktavalsalan)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kathukal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.V. Venkataram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kutralakurinji (Historic Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kove. Manisekaran</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gopallapurarthu Makkal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ki. Rajanarayanan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Veril Pazhutha Pala (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Su. Samuthiram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chintanadi (Autobiographical Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">L.S. Ramamirtham</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vazhum Valluvam (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V.C. Kulandaiswamy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mudalil Iravu Varum (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Aadhavan Sundaram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ilakkiyathukku Oru lyakkam (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ka. Naa. Subramanyam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kamban: Putiya Parvai (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A.S. Gnanasambandan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Oru Kaveriyai Pola (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thirupurasundari ‘Lakshmi’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bharathi: Kalamum Karuthum (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">T.M.C. Raghunathan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manikkodikalam (Literary History)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">B.S. Ramaiya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Puthiya Urai Nadai (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M. Ramalingam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Cheraman Kadali (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kannadasan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sakthi-Vaithiyam (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">T. Janakiraman</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pudukavkhaiyin Thottramum Valarchiyum (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vallikannan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kuruthi-P-Punal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Indira Parthasarathi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tharkkala Tamizh Illakkiyam (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R. Dhandayudham</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thirukkural Nedhi Illakkiyam (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.D. Thirunavukkarasu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Verukku Neer (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajam Krishnan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">D. Jayakanthan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Samudaya Veedhi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naa. Parthasarathy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anbalippu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*G. Alagirisami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pisirantaiyar (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Bharatidasan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1968</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vellai Paravai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A. Srinivasa Raghavan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Virar Ulagam (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.V. Jagannathan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1966</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vallalar Kanda Orumaippadu (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">M.P. Sivagnanam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Ramanujar (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P. Sri Acharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vengaiyin Maindhan (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Akilon’ (P. V. Akilandam)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1962</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akkarai Cheemaiyil (Travelogue)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Somu (Mi. Pa. Somasundaram)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agal Vilakku (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mu. Varadarajan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chakravarti Tirumagan (Ramayana retold in Prose)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">C. Rajagopalachari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Alai Osai (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*R. Krishnamurti 'Kalki'</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tamil Inbam (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R.P. Sethu Pillai</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1957, 1959, I960, 1964 and 1976)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="TELUGU" class="midheader" id="TELUGU">TELUGU</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="333" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="207" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rameshwaram Kaakulu Marikonni Kathalu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">T. Patanjali Sastry</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Manodharmaparagam (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhuranthakam Narendra </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vallankitaalam (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gorati Venkanna </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Agniswaasa (2015-2017) (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nikhileswar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Septabhoomi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bandi Narayana Swamy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vimarshini (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kolakaluri Enoch</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gaali Rangu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Devipriya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajanigandha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Papineni Sivasankar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vimuktha (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Volga</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mana Navalalu-Mana Kathanikalu (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rachapalem Chandrashekara Reddy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sahityaakashmlo Sagam (Essays) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Katyayani Vidmahe </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Peddibhotla Subbaramaiah Kathalu - Vol-1 (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Peddibhotla Subbaramaiah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swaralayalu (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Samala Sadasiva</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaluthunna Poolathota (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Syed Saleem</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Draupadi (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Purushothamudu (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chitiprolu Krishna Murthy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Satapatramu (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">(late) Gadiyaram Ramakrishna Sarma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Astivanadam Aavali Teerana (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Munipalle B. Raju</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tana Margam (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abburi Chayadevi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalarekhalu (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naveen</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Krishna Chandrodayamu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Utpala Satyanarayanacharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Smrti Kinankam (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chekuri Rama Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hampi Nunchi Harappa Daka (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Tirumala Ramachandra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalanni Nidra Ponivvanu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">N. Gopi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Katha Silpam (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vallampati Venkata Subbaiah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Balivada Kantha Rao Kathalu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Balivada Kantha Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swapna Lipi (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ajanta (P.V. Shastri)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kethu Vishwanatha Reddy Kathalu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ketu Viswanatha Reddy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yajnam To Tommidi (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kalipatnam Rama Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kala Rekha (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gunturu Seshendra Sharma</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhuranthakam Rajaram Kathalu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Madhuranthakam Rajaram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hrudaya Netri (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Malati Chendur</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Itlu, Mee Vidheyudu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bhamidipati Ramagopalam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohana-O-Mohana (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K. Siva Reddy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mani Pravalamu (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S.V. Joga Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anuvaada Samasyalu (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Rachamallu Ramachandra Reddi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gurazada Gurupeetham (Essays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Arudra</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Andhra Sahitya Vimarsa Angla Prabhavam (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G.S. Subrahmanyam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gaalivana (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*P. Padmaraju</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aagama Geeti (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Aluri Bairagi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jeevana Samaram (Sketches)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">R. Bharadwaja</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Swarna Kamalaalu (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">I. Saraswati Devi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1981</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Seeta Josyam (Play)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">V.R. Narla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Janapriya Ramayanam (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">P. Narayanacharya</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Collected Works of Krishna Sastri (6 Vols.) (Poetry and Plays)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">D.V. Krishna Sastri</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1977</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kundurti Kritulu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kundurti Anjaneyulu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gudiselu Kalipotunnai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Boyi Bhimanna</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thimiram Tho Samaram (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dasarathi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1973</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mantalu Manavudu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">C. Narayana Reddy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1972</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Sri Sahityamu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Sri Sri’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vijayavilasamu: Hridayollasavyakhya (Commentary)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thapi Dharma Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amrutham Kurisina Rathri (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*D. Balagangadhar Tilak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mahatama Katha (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Thummala Seetharamamurthy</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Misra Manjari (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rayaprolu Subbarao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kreestu Charitra (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">G. Joshua</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Panditha Parameshwara Sastry Veelunama (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">T. Gopichand</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1962</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Viswanadha Madhyakkaralu (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Vishwanadha Satyanarayana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Andhra Vaggeyakara Charitramu (A History of Telugu Composers and Song Writers) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Balanthrapu Rajanikantha Rao</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="26" align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Natyasastramu (A History of Bharata’s Natyasastra)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ponangi Srirama Apparavu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1957</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sri Ramakrishnuni Jivita Charitra (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chirantanananda Swami</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bharariya Tatva Sastramu (Translation of Dr. Radhakrishnan’s History of Indian Philosophy)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bulusu Venkateswaralu</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Andhrula Sanghike Charitamu (Social history)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Suravaram Pratap Reddy</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1958, 1959, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1976 and 1980)</p> </center> <p> </p> <center> <p class="matterboldred"><a name="URDU" class="midheader" id="URDU">URDU</a></p> <p class="matterboldred"> </p> </center> <table width="575" style="width:600px" bordercolordark="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFCC" border="2"> <tr> <td width="36" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">YEAR</font></strong></div></td> <td width="331" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">BOOK</font></strong></div></td> <td width="209" bgcolor="#FFFF99"><div class="mattercenter"><strong><font color="#660000">AUTHOR</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2023</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajdev Ki Amrai (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sadiqua Nawab Saher</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2022</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khwab Saraab (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anis Ashfaq</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2021</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Taza Hawa Ki Tabishen (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chander Bhan Khayal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2020</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Amawas Main Khwab (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hussain-ul-Haque</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2019</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sawaneh-E-Sir Syed: Ek Bazdeed (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shafey Kidwai</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2018</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rohzin (Novel) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rahman Abbas </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2017</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dakhma (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baig Ehsas</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2016</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mabad-e-Jadidiat Se Naye Ahed Ki Takhliqiyat Tak (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nizam Siddiqui</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2015</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tasawwuf Aur Bhakti (Tanqeedi Aur Taqabuli Mutalea) (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shamim Tariq</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2014</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shahdaba (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Munawwar Rana</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2013</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lava (Poetry) </div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Javed Akhtar </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2012</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghurfa-i-Ghaib (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Krishna Kumar Toor</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2011</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aafaaq Ki Taraf (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khaleel Mamoon</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2010</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gumshuda Dair Ki Gunjati Ghantiyan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sheen Kaaf Nizam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2009</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ma-assirTanqidi Rawayye (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abul Kalam Qasmi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2008</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pencil Aur Doosn Nazmein (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jayant Parmar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2007</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Wahab Ashrafi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2006</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rasta Aur Main (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Makhmoor Saeedi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2005</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ret Per Khema (Memoirs)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Jabir Husain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2004</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shikasta Buton Ke Darmiyan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Salam Bin Razzak</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2003</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Badd-E-Saba Ka Intizar (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Syed Muhammad Ashraf</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2002</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Dhuan (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gulzar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2001</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Taoos Chaman Ki Maina (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Naiyer Masud</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">2000</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sookhi Tahni Par Hariyal (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohd. Idrees Ambar Bahraichi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1999</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aas (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bashir Badr</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1998</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khoya Hua Sa Kuchh (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nida Fazli</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1997</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gian Singh Shatir (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gian Singh Shatir</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1996</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Fire Area (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ilyas Ahmad Gaddi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1995</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Sakhtiyat, Pas-Sakhtiyat Aur Mashriqi Sheriyat (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gopi Chand Narang</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1994</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pichhle Mausam Ka Phool (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mazhar Imam</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1993</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Pakheru (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ram Lall</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1992</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Chautha Aasmaan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mohammed Alvi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1991</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Identity Card (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Salahuddin Pervez</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1990</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Do Gaz Zameen (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Abdus Samad</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1989</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Baaz Goyi (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Surendra Prakash</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1988</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aatish-e-Chinar (Autobiography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1987</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khwab Ka Dar Band Hai (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A.M.K. Shahryar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1986</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tanquidi Afkar (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Shamsur Rahman Faruqi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1985</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Parindon Bhara Asmaan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Balraj Komal</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1984</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Iqbal Ki Nazari-o-Amali Sheriyat (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Masud Husain Khan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1983</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Tazkirah-e-Muasirin (4th Play) (Biography)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Malik Ram</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1982</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Zikr-O-Fikr (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gian Chand Jain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1980</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Iqbal Ki Terah Nazmen (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">A.A. Ansari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1979</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nawa-e-Awara (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gulam Rabbani Taban</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1978</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hafiz aur Iqbal (Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yusuf Husain Khan</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1976</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Khak-e-Dil (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">*Jan Nisar Akhtar</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1975</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Awara Sajde (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Kaifi Azmi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1974</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Nazar aur Nazariya (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ale Ahmed Suroor</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1971</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ghalib Ki Shakhsiyat aur Shairi (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rasheed Ahmad Siddiqui</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1970</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Lahoo Ke Phool (Novel)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Hayatullah Ansari</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1969</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Bisat-Raqs (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Makhdum Mohiuddin</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1967</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Patjhar Ki Awaz (Short Stories)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Qurratulain Hyder</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1965</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Ek Chadar Maili Si (Novelette)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Rajinder Singh Bedi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1964</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Meri Hadis-e-Umr-e-Gurezan (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Anand Narain Mulla</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1963</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Aandhi Mein Chiragh (Sketches)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.G. Saiyidain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1962</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Yadein (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Akthar-ul-Iman</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1961</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Diwan-i-Ghalib (A critical edition of Ghalib’s Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Imtiaz Ali ‘Arshi’</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1960</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Gul-i-Naghma (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’ (Raghupati Sahay)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1959</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Urdu Drama aur Stage (History of Urdu drama and stage)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Syed Masud Hasan Rizvi</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1958</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Atish-i-Gul (Poetry)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">‘Jigar Muradabadi’ (Ali Sikandar)</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1957</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Mir Taqi Mir (Literary Criticism)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">K.A. Faruqui</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1956</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Qaumi Tehzib Ka Masala (A survey of Indian culture)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">S. Abid Hussain</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">1955</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Maal aur Mashiyat (Philosophical Treatise)</div></td> <td align="left" valign="top" class="matter"><div align="left">Zafar Hussain Khan</div></td> </tr> </table> <center> <p class="mattercenter">(No Awards in 1966, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1981)</p> </center> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="footertop"> <div class="inner"> <a href="#top" id="scroll-top"><img src="../images/Top.gif" width="23" height="28" /><strong>GO TO Top</strong></a></div> </div>  <link href="css/stylesheet.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> <style type="text/css">  </style> <div id="bottom"> <br/> <table width="100%" border="0" align="center"> <tr><td width="128">  <script type="text/javascript">document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src=%27https://s10.histats.com/js15.js%27 type=%27text/javascript%27%3E%3C/script%3E"));</script> <a href="https://www.histats.com" target="_blank" title="free stats" ><script type="text/javascript" > try {Histats.start(1,1513758,4,3,170,30,"00011000"); Histats.track_hits();} catch(err){}; </script></a> <noscript><a href="https://www.histats.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://sstatic1.histats.com/0.gif?1513758&101" alt="free stats" border="0"></a></noscript>  </td> <td width="652" align="center"> || <a href="http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/" class="footer">Home</a> | <a href="http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/aboutus/about.jsp" class="footer">About Us</a> | <a href="http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/general/contact_us.jsp" class="footer">Contact Us</a> | <a href="http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/rti/rti.jsp" class="footer">RTI</a> | <a href="http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/general/gst.jsp" class="footer">GST</a> | <a href="http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/aboutus/annual-report.jsp" class="footer">Annual Report</a>||<a href="http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/aboutus/AIPR.jsp" class="footer"><br/> ||Annual Immovable Property Return </a> | <a href="../pdf/WOMENCELL.pdf" class="footer">Internal Complaints Committee</a> </a> | <a href="http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/general/Grantees-List.jsp" class="footer">Grantees List </a> </a> ||  </td> <td width="225" align="right"> <span class="matter"><em>Last Updated : 17.02.2025  </em></span></td> </tr> </table> </div>  </div>  </div> </body> </html>

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