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Annual Report 2017-18

Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) President : Dr Chandrashekhar Vice-President : Sri Madhav Kaushik Secretary : Dr K. Sreenivasarao CONTENTS

New President and Vice President of 4 Sahitya Akademi 5 Highlights of 2017-2018 9 Awards 10 - 2017 11 - Sahitya Akademi Prize For Translation 2017 15 - Yuva Puraskar 2017 19 - Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017 23 Programmes 27 - Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Awards 2017 28 - Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Prize For Translation 2016 39 - Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2017 42 - Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017 44 - Seminars, Symposia And Conferences 48 List of Programmes organized by Sahitya Akademi in 2017-2018 106 Governing Body, Language Advisory Boards and Regional Board Meetings Held in 2017-2018 129 Projects and Schemes 130 Book Exhibitions / Book Fairs 134 Books Published 142 Annual Accounts 177 New President and Vice President of Sahitya Akademi

The General Council of Sahitya Akademi, in its 188th meeting, elected two distinguished litterateurs, Dr Chandrashekhar Kambar and Sri Madhav Kaushik, as President and Vice President of Sahitya Akademi, respectively. Their tenure is for the period of five years between 2018 and 2022.

Dr Chandrashekhar Kambar is a prominent of , , Sahitya Akademi poet, playwright, folklorist, film director in Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sangeet language and the founder Vice- Natak Akademi Fellowship, Samman, Chancellor of Kannada University in Hampi. Kalidas Samman, Nadoja Award, Pampa Award He is well-known for his effective adaptation and Sahitya Akademi Award. of the North Karnataka dialect of the Kannada language in his plays, and poems. He was the Chairman, Karnataka Nataka Academy and Sri Madhav Kaushik is a renowned National School of Society, New . poet and writer and has more than two dozen After a brief stint published books in teaching in to his credit the University of including poetry Chicago, he taught collections, short in story collections University for and children over two decades. literature. Some He has 25 plays, of his books have 11 anthologies of been translated poems, 5 novels into other Indian and 16 research languages. He works to his credit, has also written besides several songs and scripts scholarly write-ups on folk theatre, literature for telefilms and has participated in a number of and education. His plays have been widely TV and radio programmes. His works have been translated and staged in many Indian languages included in the syllabus of some universities of and published in English. He has made five and he has been the former Secretary feature films and many documentaries for the of Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi and member, Government of Karnataka and Government of Governing Council, Haryana Sahitya Akademi. India, a few of which won national as well as He is the recipient of several awards including state awards. He also presented papers on Indian Haryana Sahitya Akademi Award, Bal Folklore and Theatre in different universities in Mukund Gupta Award, All India India and abroad. He was a Fulbright Scholar Award, Rabindra Nath Vashishth Samman, and has been conferred with many prestigious Rashtriya Hindi Sewi Sahstrabdi Samman and awards including by Government Abra Simabi Samman.

4 Annual Report 2017-18 SAHITYA AKADEMI (National Academy of Letters)

Sahitya Akademi, India’s Premier Institution levels, more than 100 Symposia and a large of Letters, preserves and promotes literature number of birth centenary seminars and in 24 recognized by it. It symposia, in addition to more than 400 literary organizes programmes, confers Awards and gatherings, workshops and lectures. Meet the Fellowships on writers in Indian languages, and Author (where a distinguished writer talks about publishes books throughout the year and in 24 his / her works and life), Samvatsar Lectures recognized languages. (given by a distinguished writer / creative Over the past six decades, the Akademi has thinker who has a thorough understanding of published over 7000 books in 24 languages. ), Kavi Anuvadak (provides The Akademi publishes original works and also opportunity for the audience to enjoy poetry in works in translation — fiction, poetry, drama both the original language and in translation), and criticism — covering classical, medieval, People and Books (where distinguished pre-modern and contemporary literature. The persons from interdisciplinary areas deliver Akademi is also involved in promoting quality lectures), Kathasandhi (a programme where a children’s literature. novel in the process or recently published short Akademi Awards are the most prestigious stories are read and discussed), Kavisandhi literary awards in India. Sahitya Akademi (providing poetry lovers an opportunity to hear Award (awarded to the most outstanding the poetry being read out by the poet herself book(s) of literary merit published in the 24 / himself), Loka (a programme on folklore Indian languages recognized by the Akademi.), comprising lectures and performances), Nari Bhasha Samman (given to writers / scholars / Chetna (a programme to provide platform for editors / collectors / performers / translators women writers writing in Indian languages), who have made considerable contribution to Yuva Sahiti (a new programme to encourage the propagation and enrichment of languages young writers writing in different Indian that have not been recognized by the Akademi languages), Purvottari (a platform aimed in addition to stellar contributions to the at providing opportunities for writers from research into classical and medieval literature North-East to showcase their talent) Gramalok of the country), Translation Prize (given to (Village Outreach Programme) and Translation outstanding translations in all the 24 languages workshops (bringing together translators recognized by the Akademi), Bal Sahitya from different parts of the country) are some Puraskar (given to outstanding contributions of the popular programmes of the Akademi. to children’s literature in 24 languages) and The Akademi organizes Festival of Letters Yuva Puraskar (given to young Indian writers every year to celebrate Indian writing. Sahitya in 24 languages) are the awards instituted by the Akademi promotes Tribal and Oral Literature Akademi. in the country through its Centre for Tribal and Every year the Akademi hosts at least 50 Oral Literature in Delhi and North-East Centre Seminars at regional, national and international for Oral Literature in Imphal. Annual Report 2017-18 5 The Akademi also confers Fellowships on Joshi was elected as the President. In February eminent Indian writers and foreign scholars 1983, Prof. V.K. Gokak was elected the President who have served Indian literature. Ananda and in February 1988, Dr. B.K. Bhattacharyya Coomaraswamy Fellowship for scholars from was elected. Prof. U.R. Anantha Murthy became Asian countries to pursue literary projects the President in 1993. Sri was and Fellowship for scholars doing elected President in 1998, after whom Prof. research on Indian literature from SAARC became President in 2003. countries are two other prominent Fellowships Sri was elected President of the Akademi. in 2008. Prof Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari was elected President in 2013. The General Council Monographs on Indian writers (MIL), was reconstituted for the term 2018-2022, and Encyclopaedias and Anthologies are some of elected Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar as its the major projects undertaken by the Akademi. President in 2018. Recently, the Ministry of Culture has entrusted Sahitya Akademi with the new Indian Literature The Constitution Abroad project for translating, projecting and promoting Indian works of literature globally. The Sahitya Akademi was established by Through this, Sahitya Akademi supports and a resolution passed by the Government of facilitates the promotion of Indian literary India on 15 December, 1952, in which the heritage and translation of contemporary Constitution of the Akademi was originally embodied. The Akademi functions as an Indian literature into major foreign languages. autonomous organization and the power to The Akademi is also involved in Cultural amend its Constitution rests with the General Exchanges with different countries and sends Council of the Akademi. This power has been and receives several writers’ delegations every exercised from time to time. year besides taking part in literary festivals and book fairs abroad. Languages Recognized The President Besides the twenty-two languages enumerated in the , Sahitya The first President of the Sahitya Akademi Akademi also recognizes English and Rajasthani was Pt. . He was re-elected as languages in which its programmes are to be in 1963. After his demise in May 1964, the implemented. There are Language Advisory General Council elected Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Boards, which have been constituted to render as the President of Sahitya Akademi. Then, after the reconstitution of the General Council, Dr. advice for implementing literary programmes Zakir Husain was elected as the President of the in the twenty-four languages recognized by Akademi in 1968. After his demise in May 1969, the Akademi. The following are the languages the General Council elected Dr. Suniti Kumar recognized by the Akademi: Assamese, Chatterji as the President. He was re-elected by Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, English, Gujarati, the General Council in February 1973. After his Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, death in May 1977, Prof. K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar, , Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Vice President, was designated as the Acting Punjabi, Rajasthani, , Santali, Sindhi, President. In February 1978, Prof. Umashanar Tamil, Telugu and . 6 Annual Report 2017-18 The Organization responsible for programmes and publications in Tamil and is located at Guna Complex, Main Head Office: The Head Office of Sahitya Building, (II Floor) Rear Side, 443 (Old No. Akademi is housed in Rabindra Bhavan, 35 304) Ana Salai, Teynampet, . Ferozeshah Road, . This building was constructed in 1961 to commemorate Regional Office, :The Regional the birth centenary of , Office of Sahitya Akademi at Mumbai was set up and houses all the three National Akademis, in 1972 and is located at 172, Mumbai Marathi namely, the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Lalit Grantha Sangrahalya Marg, Dadar, Mumbai. It Kala Akademi and the Sahitya Akademi. The looks after the publications and programmes Head Office is responsible for publishing in Gujarati, Konkani, Marathi and Sindhi. This publications and organizing programmes in regional office also maintains a library. eleven languages, that is, Dogri, English, Hindi, Sale of Publications: Sahitya Akademi’s Kashmiri, Maithili, Nepali, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Sales Section is at “Swati”, Mandir Marg, New Sanskrit, Santali and Urdu. Delhi. Its publications are also sold at its offices Regional Office, : The Regional at Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai, Office of Sahitya Akademi at Kolkata was set besides sales outlets in Kashmere Gate and up in 1956 and is located at 4 D.L. Khan Road, Vishwavidyala metro stations in New Delhi. Kolkata. The Regional Office of Kolkata is responsible for publications and programmes Library: The Sahitya Akademi Library is in Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Manipuri and one of the largest multilingual libraries in India Odia, along with programmes in other North- and has a rich collection of books on literature East Indian languages. The Regional Office of and allied subjects in the twenty-four languages Kolkata also maintains a library. recognized by Sahitya Akademi. The libraries Regional Office, Bengaluru: The Regional at the Regional Offices are being built up as Office of Sahitya Akademi at Bengaluru was centres for the concerned regional languages established in 1990. The southern regional and are being envisaged as liaison institutions office was originally established in Chennai for language libraries in the regions. in 1959 and later shifted to Central College Sahitya Akademi Website: Sahitya Campus, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru Akademi’s website https: www.sahitya-akademi. in 1990. This Regional Office is responsible for gov.in carries details of the genesis, objectives, the publications and programmes in Kannada, role and history of the Sahitya Akademi, the Malayalam and Telugu. This regional office also complete catalogue of its books arranged maintains a library. language-wise, information about its journals, Sub-Regional Office, Chennai: The Southern literary activities, special projects, details of Regional Office was set up in Chennai in 1959 Awards and Fellowships, a description of the and was later converted to a Sub-regional office Library, and an assessment of the achievements in 1990 with the shifting of Regional Office of the institution over the years. The Akademi to Bengaluru. Chennai Sub-regional office is website is regularly updated.

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Highlights of 2017-2018

• Akademi Awards 2017 were presented. • Akademi Translation Prizes 2016 were presented. • Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017 were presented. • Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2017 were presented. • Bhasha Samman was presented. • Sahitya Akademi Fellowship was presented. • For the first time in its history, the Akademi organized programmes in Lakshadweep and . • A total of 560 programmes were organized across the country. • 55 Seminars, 88 Symposia and 2 Language Conventions were organized. • 115 Literary Forum programmes were organized. • 10 Loka, 4 Mulakat, 5 Yuva Sahiti, 16 Kathasandhi, 24 Kavisandhi, 9 Asmita, 7 Multilingual Meets, 22 Writers’ Meets, 12 Tribal & Oral Literature programmes, 17 North-Eastern & Regional Meets, 11 Nari Chetna, 12 Through My Window programmes, 15 Meet the Author programmes, 5 People and Books programmes, 7 Translation Workshops and 6 Creative Writing Workshops, apart from 118 literary events in different heads and all over the country, were organized. • 524 books including reprints were published. • 197 book Exhibitions were organized and participated in 2017-2018. • 1147 volumes were added to the existing collection of books in Sahitya Akademi libraries. • 6 documentaries on eminent Indian Writers were produced taking tally of Sahitya Akademi documentaries to 136. • 6 issues of Indian Literature, 6 issues of Samakaleena Bharatiya Sahitya and 4 issues of Sanskrit Pratibha were published.

Annual Report 2017-18 9 Awards Sahitya Akademi Award 2017

The Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi which met on 21 December 2017 at New Delhi, under the Chairmanship of its President, Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, approved selection of 24 books for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2017. The books were selected on the basis of recommendations made by the Jury comprising three members each in the concerned languages in accordance with the rules and procedure laid down for the purpose. According to the procedure, the Executive Board declared the Awards on the basis of unanimous selections made by the Jury or selection made on the basis of majority vote. The Awards relate to books first published during the five years immediately preceding the year of Award (i.e. between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2015). Recipients of Sahitya Akademi Award 2017 Assamese Jayanta Madhab Bora, Moriahola (Novel) Bengali Afsar Ahmed, Sei Nikhonj Manusta (Novel) Bodo Rita Boro, Thwisam (Novel) Dogri Shiv Mehta, Banna (Short Stories) English , The Black Hill (Novel) Gujarati Urmi Ghanshyam Desai, Gujarati Vyakaranna Baso Varsh (Criticism) Hindi Ramesh Kuntal Megh, Vishw Mithak Sarit Sagar (Literary Criticism) Kannada T.P. Ashoka, Kathana Bharathi (Literary Criticism) Kashmiri Autar Krishen Rahbar, Yeli Parda Woth (Short Stories) Konkani Gajanan Raghunath Jog, Khand Ani Her Katha (Short Stories) Maithili Udaya ‘Nachiketa’, Jahalak Diary (Poetry) Malayalam K.P. Ramanunni, Daivathinte Pusthakam (Novel) Manipuri Rajen Toijamba, Chahee Taret Khuntakpa (Play) Marathi Shrikant Deshmukh, Bolave Te Amhi (Poetry) Nepali Bina Hangkhim, Kriti Vimarsha (Literary Criticism) Odia Gayatri Saraf, Etavatira Shilpi (Short Stories) Punjabi Nachhatar, Slow Down (Novel) Rajasthani Neeraj Daiya, Bina Hasal Pai (Criticism) Sanskrit Niranjan Mishra, Gangaputravadanam (Poetry) Santali Bhujanga Tudu, Tahena.n Tangi Re (Poetry) Sindhi Jagdish Lachhani, Aachhende Laja Maraan (Essays) Tamil (Late) Inqulab, Kaandhal Naatkal (Poetry) Telugu T. Devipriya, Gaali Rangu (Poetry) Urdu Mohammed Baig Ehsas, Dakhma (Short Stories)

Annual Report 2017-18 11 12 Annual Report 2017-18 Annual Report 2017-18 13 Jury Members of Sahitya Akademi Award 2017

Assamese Manipuri Ms. Leena Sarma Dr. K. Nayan Chand Singha Dr. Lakshminandan Bora Prof. Kh. Kunjo Singh Prof. Sailen Bharali Prof. Thoidingjam Tombi Singh Bengali Marathi Prof. Amitra Sudan Bhattacharya Sri Jayant Pawar Sri Buddhadeb Dasgupta Ms. Pushpa Bhave Sri Debes Ray Sri Sadanand More Bodo Nepali Dr. Adaram Basumatary Ms. Indramani Darnal Prof. Durgeswar Boro Sri Laxman Srimal Sri Rabiram Ramchiary Sri Pempa Tamang Dogri Odia Dr. Gyan Singh Prof. Madhusudan Pati Sri Gianeshwar Sri Dr. Om Goswami Dr. Soubhagya Kumar Misra English Punjabi Sri Harish Narang Prof. Devinder Singh Prof. Juanita War Sri Jasbir Singh Sindhu Prof. Shyamala A. Narayan Sri Kewal Dhaliwal Gujarati Rajasthani Prof. Kantilal Patel Dr. Dev Kothari Sri Naresh Ved Dr. Kalyan Singh Shekhawat Smt. Varsha Adalja Sri Shivraj Chhangani Hindi Sanskrit Dr. Sadanand Gupta Prof. Dipti Tripathi Sri Vijay Bahadur Singh Prof. Haridutta Sharma Ms. Nasira Sharma Prof. Kutumba Shastri Kannada Santali Dr. G.M. Hegde Sri Gobinda Majhi Dr. Shanta Imrapura Dr. J.N. Murmu Dr. Shivaram Padikkal Dr. Ratan Chandra Hembram Kashmiri Sindhi Prof. Farooq Nazki Dr. Dayal Asha Sri Manshoor Banihali Sri Prof. O.N. Koul Sri Vimmi Sadaranagani Konkani Tamil Sri Ramesh Veluskar Sri Indran Sri Sri Pa. Jeyaprakasam Prof. S.M. Borges Sri Maithili Telugu Dr. Brajkishore Mishra Sri A.N. Jagannatha Sarma Sri Rajanandan Laldas Sri K. Siva Reddy Sri Tulanand Mishra Dr. Sampath Kumar Malayalam Urdu Dr. Ajayapuram Jyothish Kumar Prof. Ashraf Rafi Dr. N. Anil Kumar Sri Nand Kishore Vikram Dr. Prabhavarma Sri Salam Bin Razzaq

14 Annual Report 2017-18 Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation 2017 The Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi which met on 21 December 2017 at New Delhi, under the Chairmanship of its President, Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari approved selection of 24 books for the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2017. The books were selected on the basis of recommendations made by the Jury comprising of three members each in the concerned languages in accordance with the rules and procedure laid down for the purpose. According to the procedure, the Executive Board declared the Awards on the basis of unanimous selections made by the Jury or selection made on the basis of majority vote. The prize relates, to translations first published during the five years immediately preceding the year of Prize for Translation (i.e. between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2015). Recipients of Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation 2017 Assamese Babul Tamuli, Eti Koli Duti Pat (Two Leaves And A Bud [English], Novel by Mulk Raj ) Bengali (Late) Utpal Kumar Basu, Kebal Atmai Jane Kibhabe Gan Gaite Hay: Nirbachita Kabita (Only The Soul Knows How To Sing [English] Poetry by Kamala Das Bodo Gobinda Basumatary, Gaddar (Gaddar [Hindi] Novel by Krishan Chander) Dogri Yash Raina, Pichhlag (Angalyat [Gujarati] Novel by Joseph Macwan) English Ranjita Biswas, Written In Tears (Selection [Assamese] Short Stories & Novella by Arupa Patangia Kalita) Gujarati Harish Meenashru, Hampeena Khadako (Evaregina Hilatena Kela [Kannada] Poetry by Chandrashekhar Kambar Hindi Pratibha Agrawal, Abhinay Natak Manch (Abhinay Natak Manch [Bengali] Rangmunch by ) Kannada H.S. Srimathi, Mahashweta Ayava Katha Sahitya(1 & 2) (Selected Stories Of Mahashweta Devi [Bengali] Short Stories by Mahashweta Devi) Kashmiri Iqbal Nazki, Araam Kursi (Chaivu Narkali [Tamil] Novel by Thopil Mohammad Meeran) Konkani Prashanti Talpankar, Dirgh Maun Tye (That Long Silence [English] Novel by ) Maithili Kant Jha, Aangliyat (Aangliyat [Gujarati] Novel by Joseph Macwan) Malayalam K. S. Venkitachalam, Agrahaarathile Poocha (Selection [Tamil] Short Stories by ) Manipuri Naorem Bidyasagar Singha, Manimahesh (Manimahesh [Bengali] Travelogue by Uma Prasad Mukhopadhyay) Marathi Sujata Laxmikant Deshmukh, Gauhar Jaan Mhantaat Mala (My Name Is Gauhar Jaan [English] Biography by Vikram Sampath Nepali Chandramani Upadhyaya, Jibanka Batama (Jiban Ka Batotama [Assamese] Novel by Bina Barua) Odia Suryamani Khuntia, Yugant (Yugant (Marathi Story of the ) [Marathi] Short Stories by ) Punjabi Jinder, Ramdarsh Mishra Dian Chonvian Kahanian (Ramdarsh Mishra : Sankalit Kahaniyan [Hindi] Short Stories by Ramdarsh Mishra) Rajasthani Jakhar, Gatha Tista Paar Ri (Tista Parer Britant [Bengali] Novel by Debesh Rai Sanskrit Praveen Pandya, Soundaryasrotarswini Narmada (Saundaryana Nadi Narmada [Gujarati] Travelogue by Amrit Lal Vegad) Santali Singh Besra, Matkom Rasa (Madhushala [Hindi] Poetry by ) Sindhi Arjun Chawla, Sarhad Taan (Sarhad Se [Hindi] Poetry by Manohar Batham) Tamil Yuma Vasuki, Kasaakin Ithikasam (Khasakkinte Ithihasam [Malayalam] Novel by O. V. Vijayan) Telugu Venna Vallabha Rao, Viraamamerugani Payanam (Khanabadosh [Punjabi] Autobiography by ) Urdu Mahmood Ahmad Sahar, Kalidas Ki Azeem Shairi – Meghdoot (Vol-I) (Meghdoot [Sanskrit] Poetry by Kalidas)

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Assamese Manipuri Dr. Kutubuddin Ahmed Smt. N.G. Sushila Devi Dr. Lilawati Saikia Bora Dr. Elangbam Vijay Dr. Umesh Deka Sri Bengali Marathi Prof. Sudeshna Chakraborty Smt. Anuradha Patil Prof. Sukanta Chaudhury Sri Makarand Sathe Smt. Shubha Chakraborty Dasgupta Dr. Narendra Jadhav Bodo Nepali Sri Aleendra Dr. Ghanashyam Sri Maneswar Basumatary Sri Hasta Nechali Sri Upendra Baro (U. Deury) Dr. T. N. Upadhaya Dogri Odia Sri Darshan Darshi Prof. Panchanan Mohanty Dr. Rattan Basotra Prof. Sanghamitra Mishra Sri Krishan Sharma Dr. Krushna Chandra Bhuyan English Punjabi Dr. Pradeep Deshpande Sri Tarsem Ms. Vanamala Vishwanath Prof. Uma Sethi Prof. B.M. Bhalla Dr. Vanita Gujarati Rajasthani Prof. Jayendra M. Patel (J. Shekhadiwala) Dr. Madho Singh Inda Sri Prakash N. Shah Sri Mahipal Singh Rao Sri Vinesh Antani Dr. Shri Satyanarayan Hindi Sanskrit Prof. Gopinathan Dr. Narayana Jha Prof. Pawan Agarwal Dr. P.V. Ramankutty Dr. Ramshankar Dwivedi Prof. Yugal Kishor Mishra Kannada Santali Smt. J. N. Thejashree Sri Bhagla Soren Prof. Tejaswi Kattimani Sri Jagneswar Saren Dr. K. R. Sandhya Reddy Sri Krishna Prasad Hansda Kashmiri Sindhi Sri Naji Munawar Sri Anand Khemani Sri Rafeeq Raaz Sri Nand Chhugani Prof. Ratan Lal Shant Smt. Geeta Bindrani Konkani Tamil Sri Pundalik N. Naik Sri V. Jayadevan Sri Shridhar Kamat Bambolkar Dr. K. Sivamani Dr. Prakash Vazrikar Dr. Maithili Telugu Sri Panchanan Mishra Sri D. Naveen (Ampasayya Naveen) Sri Vaidyanath Jha Sri Bandla Madhava Rao Dr. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary Dr. J.L. Reddy Malayalam Urdu Dr. K.G. Paulose Sri Azizullah Beg Dr. M.D. Radhika Prof. Ibne Kanwal Sri P.P. Sreedharanunni Prof. Saheb Ali

18 Annual Report 2017-18 Yuva Puraskar 2017

The Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi which met on 21 June 2017 at , under the Chairmanship of its President, Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, approved selection of 24 books for the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2017. The books were selected on the basis of recommendations made by the Jury comprising three members each in the concerned language in accordance with the rules and procedure laid down for the purpose. According to the procedure, the Executive Board declared the Awards on the basis of unanimous selections made by the Jury or selection made on the basis of majority vote. The Awards relate to books published by an author of the age of 35 and below as on 1 January of the year of the award, ie. 1st January 2017. Recipients of Yuva Puraskar 2017 Assamese Pratim Baruah, Xodhahe Nohol Tok o Bokul (Poetry) Bengali Shamik Ghosh, Elvis O Amolasundari (Short Stories) Bodo Bijit Gwra Ramchiary, Gwrbwni Aroj (Poetry) Dogri Rajinder Ranjha, Tere Hirkha Ch (Poetry) English Manu S. Pillai, The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of (Biography) Gujarati Raam Mori, Mahotu (Short Stories) Hindi Taro Sindik, Aksharo Ki Vinti (Poetry) Kannada Shanthi K. Appanna, Manasu Abhisaarike (Short Stories) Kashmiri Nighat Sahiba, Zard Panike Dar (Poetry) Konkani Amey Vishram Naik, Mog Dot Com (Poetry) Maithili Chandan Kumar Jha, Dhartsa Akash Dhari (Poetry) Malayalam Aswathy Sasikumar, Josephinte Manam (Short Stories) Manipuri Kh. Krishnamohan Singha, Kellaba Unagi Ishei (Poetry) Marathi Rahul Kosambi, Ubha – Aadava (Essays) Nepali Saran Muskan, Mooldharatira (Poetry) Odia Suryasnata Tripathy, E Sampark Emiti (Poetry) Punjabi Harmanjeet Singh, Tatt (Poetry) Rajasthani Ummed Dhania, Label (Short Stories) Sanskrit Hemchandra Belwal, Parivartankavyam (Poetry) Santali Maina Tudu, Marsal Dahar (Poetry) Sindhi Rekha Sachdev Pohani, Usaat (Poetry) Tamil A. Jayabharathi (Manushi), Aathik Kathalin Ninaivu Kruippukal (Poetry) Telugu Mercy Margaret, Maatala Madugu (Poetry) Urdu Rasheed Ashraf Khan, Maulana Mohammad Husain Azad Aur Unka Sheiri Safar (Biography)

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Assamese Manipuri Sri Anis Uz - Zaman Sri Konjengbam Hemachandra Dr. Joyasree Goswami Mahanta Sri Salam Tomba Singh Sri Dileep Chandan Sri Warepam Jugindro Singh Bengali Marathi Prof. Bimal Kumar Mukhopadhyay Sri Aasaram Lomate Prof. Pinakesh Chandra Sarkar Sri Laxman Gaikwad Dr. Soumitra Basu Prof. Bhalchandra Mungekar Bodo Nepali Dr. Tulan Mochahary Sri Arjun Kumar Pradhan Sri Kameswar Baro Dr. Diwakar Pradhan Sri Ram Basumatary Dr. Jayanta Krishna Sarmah Dogri Odia Prof. Nilamber Dev Sharma Dr. Archana Nayak Sri Madan Gopal Padha Sri Debaprasad Dash Sri Uttam Chand Uttam Dr. Abhin Chandra Sahu English Punjabi Prof. Jharna Sanyal Dr. Atamjit Singh Prof. Ganesh Devy Dr. Kuljit Shalley Sri Ranjit Hoskote Sri Swaranjit Savi Gujarati Rajasthani Sri Bhimji Khacharia Sri Arvind Aashiya Dr. Sri Kundan Mali Sri Dr. Satyanaryana Hindi Sanskrit Sri Kishore Goenka Prof. D. Prahladachar Smt. Prof. Krishna Chandra Tripathy Prof Ratan Kumar Pandey Ms. Nandini Ramani Kannada Santali Sri K. Marulasiddappa Sri Ramray Majhi Dr. Keshava Sharma K Sri Sanat Hansda Ms. Lalita Siddabasavayya Sri Purna Chandra Hembram Kashmiri Sindhi Prof. Mishal Sultanpuri Sri Lachman Bhambhani Sri Kishore Sri Lachhmandas Keswani Sri Syed Sad-ud-Din Saidi Sri Nari Lachhwani Konkani Tamil Sri Paresh Kamat Prof. B. Mathivanan Sri Prasad Lolayekar Sri B. Selvapandian Sri Uday L. Bhembre Sri Prapanchan Maithili Telugu Dr. Baidyanath Chaudhary Dr. Raamaa Chandramouli Dr. Mantreshwar Jha Dr. Anantha Padmanabha Rao Dr. Yogendra Pathak ‘Viyogi’ Sri Indraganti Srikanta Sarma Malayalam Urdu Dr. Joy Vazhayil Sri Janki Prasad Sharma Dr. P.K. Rajasekharan Sri Nazeer Fatehpuri Sri M. Rajiv Kumar Dr. Shaheena Tabassum

22 Annual Report 2017-18 Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017

The Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi which met on 21 June 2017 at Guwahati, under the Chairmanship of its President, Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari selected 14 books and 10 writers for their total contribution for the year 2017 Bal Sahitya Puraskar on the basis of recommendations made by the Jury comprising three members each in the concerned language in accordance with the rules and procedure laid down for the purpose. According to the procedure, the Executive Board declared the Awards on the basis of unanimous/majority vote by the Jury. The Awards relate to books first published during the five years immediately preceding the year of Award (i.e. between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2015). However, during the initial ten years i.e. from 2010 to 2019, the award may be given to an author based on his/her total contribution to Children Literature if no book is considered suitable for the Award. Recipients of Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017 Assamese Horendra Nath Borthakur, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Bengali Sashthipada Chattopadhyay, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Bodo Renu Boro, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Dogri Sudesh Raj, Jangal Di Sair (short stories) English Paro Anand, Wild Child and other Stories (short stories) Gujarati Harish Naik, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Hindi Swayam Prakash, Pyare Bahi Ramsahay (short stories) Kannada N.S. Lakshminarayana Bhatta, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Kashmiri Showkat Ansari, Jigar Khaunt (poetry) Konkani Vincy Quadros, Jaduchem Pettul (novel) Maithili Amlendu Sekhar Pathak, Lalgachhi (novel) Malayalam S.R. Lal, Kunjunniyude Yathra Pusthakam (novel) Manipuri Warepam Jugindro Singh, Angangi Wari Macha Niphu (short stories) Marathi L.M. Kadu, Kharicha Vata (novel) Nepali Shanti Chettri, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Odia Subhendra Mohan Srichandan Singh, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Punjabi Satpal Bhikhi, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Rajasthani Pawan Paharia, Number One Aoola (poetry) Sanskrit Mishra, Dayate Kathamakashe (poetry) Santali Joba Murmu, Olon Baha (short stories) Sindhi Roshan Lakhmichand Golani, Roshn Barana Bol (poetry) Tamil Velu Saravanan, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Telugu Vasala Narasaiah, Total Contribution to Children’s Literature Urdu Nazeer Fatehpuri, Mera Desh Mahan (short stories)

Annual Report 2017-18 23 24 Annual Report 2017-18 Annual Report 2017-18 25 Jury Members of Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017

Assamese Manipuri Sri Debabrata Das Sri Kh. Prakash Singh Dr. Pradip Jyoti Mahanta Dr. Koijam Shantibala Devi Hare Krishna Deka Sri L. Joychandra Singh Bengali Marathi Sri Nrisinha Prasad Bhaduri Smt. Madhuri Purandare Prof. Samir Kumar Rakshit Ms. Kavita Mahajan Sri Subhas Bhattacharya Smt. Vijaya Rajadhyaksha Bodo Nepali Sri Bidyasagar Narzary Dr. Ananda Chettri Dr. Indira Boro Prof. Sanjay Rai Dr. Rita Boro Sri Sitaram Kafley Dogri Odia Prof. Archana Kesar Smt. Punyaprava Devi Sri Jiten Thakur Sri Nanda Kishore Singh Dr.Veena Gupta Prof. Maheswar Mohanty English Punjabi Ms. Dr. Darshan Singh Aasht Sri Prasa Venkateswar Rao Jr. Sri Singh Sandhu MS. Mitra Phukon Dr. Jagbir Singh Gujarati Rajasthani Sri Narottam Kakubhai Palan Sri Deendayal Sharma Ms. Varsha Das Sri Laxmandan Kaviya Sri Harshad Trivedi Sri Mukut Maniraj Hindi Sanskrit Sri Asgar Vajahat Prof. K. Surya Narayana Prof. Ramesh Kuntal Megh Dr. K. Shyamala Prof. Satya Dev Mishra Prof. Om Prakash Pande Kannada Santali Sri B.A. Sanadi Sri Aditya Kumar Mandi Sri H.S. Venkateshamurty Sri Krushnachandra Soren Dr. Karigowda Beechanahalli Smt. Sharmila Soren Kashmiri Sindhi Sri Ayaz Rasool Nazki Dr. Jagdish Lachhani Sri Satish Vimal Smt. Rahi Sri Bal Krishan Sanyasi Sri Ram H Daryani Konkani Tamil Dr. Jayanti Naik Sri. V. Annamalai (Imayam) Dr. L. Suneetha Bai Dr. R. Elangovan Prof. Narayan Desai Dr. M. Palaniappan Maithili Telugu Dr. Indrakant Jha Prof. D. Chinni Krishnaiah Dr.Prabhas Kumar Jha Smt. D. Sujathadevi Dr. Shashi Nath Jha Dr. D. Madhusudana Rao Malayalam Urdu Dr. Valsala Baby Sri Abdul Prof. Dr. Manazir Aashiq Harganvi Ms. Sumangala Desamangala Mana Ms. Qamar Suroor

26 Annual Report 2017-18 PROGRAMMES Festival of Letters 2018 Sahitya Akademi’s annual Festival of Letters for the year 2018 kick started with a grand inauguration ceremony of Sahitya Akademi Exhibition at the Rabindra Bhavan Lawns in New Delhi on February12, 2018. The Exhibition is designed in such a way that a viewer can have precised and comprehensive understanding of Akademi’s objectives, work and activities and other related information at one go. The inaugural ceremony started with an invocation by Kuchipudi Bhagavathamelam from . In his welcome address, Dr K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, provided the annual report of Sahitya Akademi in brief, highlighting important activities, achievements and milestones of the Akademi in 2017. Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, Sahitya Akademi, talked about various initiatives of Sahitya Akademi to promote literature in all the 24 Indian languages recognized by it. He urged everyone present to take a tour of the Exhibition and partake of the literary history of one of the greatest literary institutions in not only India but across the globe. Smt. Mudgal, eminent Hindi writer and scholar, inaugurated the Akademi Exhibition, and in her speech applauded Sahitya Akademi for rendering great literary service to the nation. She stated that the number of literary programmes and publications of Sahitya Akademi is not only stupendous but also showcases how the Akademi spends every minute of its existence towards serving literary community of the country.

Smt. (centre) inaugrating the exhibition, K. Sreenivasarao (left), Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari and M.L. Srivastava (right) Annual Report 2017-18 27 Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Awards 2017

Award Winners with the Chief Guest and President, Vice President & Secretary of Sahitya Akademi

Sahitya Akademi presented annual Akademi function. He added that his primary duty is to awards to Award winners in 23 languages at a elevate the Akademi to greater heights and he glittering ceremony at Kamani auditorium in will strive to at least match the performance New Delhi on February 12, 2018. Following of Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, former an invocation, Dr K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, President, Sahitya Akademi in serving and Sahitya Akademi, welcomed the Award protecting this national institution. Talking winners, President, Vice President, General about the pre and post-independence literature Council Members of the Akademi, dignitaries of India he felt it was colonial rule which led and media personalities. He thanked and to new literary trends in India. He observed recalled the stellar service rendered by the that storytelling is part and parcel of India and outgoing President, Prof. Vishwanath Prasad this ability to tell stories on all the occasions Tiwari. He observed that though these Awards and share the thoughts, emotions and feelings would seem, prima facie, recognition for a through stories is what sets India apart from particular work, actually these Awards are only Western civilizations. He congratulated all the honoring of long and rich literary traditions Award winners and stated that the works of from which the Award winners and their works Award winners indicate not only excellence in hail. He detailed the activities of the Akademi literature but also serve as markers of difference in 2017, highlighting important milestones, between India and the West. achievements and activities of the Akademi. He Dr K. Sreenivasarao read out the citations unveiled new programmes in the Festival and of the Award winners and Dr Chandrashekhar hoped everyone attending the Festival would Kambar presented the Awards. benefit from it. Sri , distinguished writer and In his Presidential address, Dr scholar, was the Chief Guest at the function. He Chandrashekhar Kambar, the newly elected shared the details of his childhood, adult life President of Sahitya Akademi, stated that and the process of creative writing. He cited he was very happy to be a part of the Award Louis Fisher’s ‘The Life of ’ as a 28 Annual Report 2017-18 major literary influence on his life and expressed Seminar on Oral and Tribal his great admiration for Mahatma Gandhi. He observed that we have lost the sense of humor Literature and Tribal Poets’ Meet which Gandhi and his generation possessed. He shared that all the literary works contained best memories for him. He reminisced that he wrote his first story To (He) upon the request by . Sri Madhav Kaushik, the newly elected Vice President, delivered the concluding remarks. In his speech, he stressed on the need for unity and how unity – among the communities of the nation, institutions, etc – is bound to deliver A National Seminar on Oral and Tribal success. Literature was organized on February 13, 2018 in New Delhi. The inaugural session began with Media Interaction with Awardees a welcome address by Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi. He described Media interaction with Award winners was the efforts of the Akademi to promote tribal organized at Rabindra Bhavan Lawns on literature throughout the country and said Monday, February 12, 2018. Sri Anupam Tiwari, that no other nation is as linguistically rich Editor (Hindi), Sahitya Akademi, welcomed as India, but over time these tribal languages the Award winners and introduced them to the have been marginalized. Here reiterated the media persons. Many media personalities such commitment of the Akademi towards the as Sri Amarnath Amar from , Sri development of tribal languages. The inaugural Ajit Rai, famous film critic and writer, and Ms. address was delivered by Professor . Suma Raha, well-known writer and journalist According to him, “To have a world view is to participated in the event. All the Award be a part of that world; meanings constitute winners present faced the questions fielded by worldview and languages are home to meaning. the journalists which led to lively discussions. So the tribal language makes up the tribal world. Each language has developed a sort of autonomy which must be recognized.” The Chief Guest of the occasion was Prof. Temsula Ao, eminent English writer. She said that when we write tribal poetry, we are not competing with the poetry of other languages; rather, we are retrieving material from old singers and storytellers and putting them into other more recognizable and accessible forms. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. T.V. Kattimani, Vice-Chancellor, National Tribal University. The presidential address was delivered by Dr. B.B. Kumar, eminent linguist Award winners intracting with media and Chairman, ICSSR, who chaired the session. Annual Report 2017-18 29 The first session was chaired by Professor 13, 2018 at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. Dr Desmond Kharmawphlang, and the papers K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, were presented by Dr. Zothonchhingi Khiangte, in his welcome address stated that the Writers’ Dr. D. Kuolie and Sri Ashwini Kumar Pankaj. Meet enabled the audience to understand The Tribal Poets’ Meet, was the second firsthand the making of an award-winning session of the seminar. Arjun Singh Dhurve book. Sri Madhav Kaushik, Vice President, (Baiga), Rajkishore Nayak (Bathudi), Kulin Sahitya Akademi chaired the programme. Patel (Dhodia), Colnat B Marak (Garo), Roop Sri Jayanta Madhav Bora, Award winner in Singh Khusram (Gondi), Rudra Narayan Assamese, talked about his novel, Moriahola, Panigrahi (Balbi), Kairasingh Bandia (Ho) which deals with lost villages and how he and Kalachand Mahali (Mahali), Kuldeep Sigh compared the erosion of the Brahmaputra and Bampal (Bhotia), Sudarshan (Bhumij), the erosion of life’s values. Ms. Mamang Dai, Rafiq Anjum (Gojri), Veera Rathod (Gormati), Award winner in English for her novel, The On Teran (Karbi) and Minimon Laloo, recited Black Hill, said, “The Black Hill is essentially the their poems in their own languages as well as story of a French Jesuit priest, Father Nicolas the English/Hindi translations of the same. Michel Krick and Kaheesha, a legendary figure of the Mishmi tribe who was captured by the On second day, the third session was chaired British authorities and hanged in Dibrugarh by Sri Vasant Nirgune and three eminent Jail, , for the alleged murder of Father scholars, Dr Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Sri Om Krick and his colleague Augustine Bourry.” Prakash Bharti and Sri Ashutosh Bhardwaj, Ramesh Kuntal Megh, Award winner in presented their papers. In the fourth session Hindi for his work of literary criticism Vishwa chaired by Dr Purushottam Bilimale, Dr P. Mithak Sarit Sagar, talked about fantasy in Shayma, Dr Naga Malleswara Rao and Dr literature and shared his views about the much Nirmal Selvamony, presented their papers. talked about Proto language. Professor Udaya The fifth session was devoted to Tribal Poets’ Narayana Singh ‘Nachiketa’, Award-winner in Meet, thirteen noted tribal poets, M.P. Rekha Maithili, for his collection of poetry Jahalak (Kodava), Bikas Ray Debbarma (), Diary (The Prison Diary), stated that his poetry Mahabir Oraon (Kurux), Deenabandhu shows a rare thematic congruence; the poems Kanhar (Kui), Konchok Rigzen (Ladakhi), are written from the perspective of someone Th. Thumbu Maram (Maram), Dipok Kumar trapped in a jail cell. Sri K. P. Ramanunni, Doley (Missing), Puni Losii (Mao), Ashrita Award-winner in Malayalam, for his novel, Tuti (Mundari), Jamuna Bini Tadar (Nyishi), N. Daivathinte Pusthakam (God’s Own Book), Vumsuan (Paite), Charu Mohan Rabha (Rabha) said, “No novel in any language of the world and Rajesh Rathava (Rathavi), recited their has so far had Prophet Muhammad featured compositions. Dr Devendra Kumar Devesh, as the protagonist—except now in Daivathinte Officer on Special Duty, Sahitya Akademi, Pusthakam. Sri Nachhattar, Award-winner in coordinated the programme. Punjabi for his novel Slow Down, said that he has centred his writings around members from Writers’ Meet all spheres of the society, who face injustice A Writers’ Meet was organized as part of the while striving for a good life. Festival of Letters, featuring presentations by the Sri Afsar Ahmed (Bengali), Smt. Rita Sahitya Akademi Award Winners, on February Boro, (Bodo), Sri Shiv Mehta, (Dogri), 30 Annual Report 2017-18 Urmi Ghanshyam Desai (Gujarati), Sri T.P. recognized by the Akademi, media personalities Ashoka (Kannada), Sri Autar Krishen Rahbar and other dignitaries. In his speech he recalled (Kashmiri), Sri Gajanan Jog (Konkani), Sri the long relationship between Indian and Rajen Toijamba, (Nepali), Smt. Gayatri Saraf, Israeli literature, commonalities between India (Odia), Sri Neeraj Daiya (Rajasthani), Sri and Israel in reviving ancient languages and Niranjan Mishra (Sanskrit), Sri Bhujanga Tudu similarities between and Judaism. (Santali), Jagdish Lachhani (Sindhi), Devipriya Ms. Dorit Zilberman talked about various (Telugu) and Baig Ehsas (Urdu) aslo shared their experiences. initiatives of the Israeli Writers’ Association, relationship between India and Israel and later Sri Madhav Kaushik, who chaired the shared a story. Mr. Meir Iosef Shalom Ouziel programme thanked all the Award-winners. He concluded the programme with an Urdu talked about how relationships can promote couplet. bonds and reduce the divisions in a society, especially the relationships among institutions. Indo-Israeli Writers’ Meet Ms. Hava Cohen recited her poetry and shared her thoughts about a variety of cultures, diverse Indo-Israeli Writers’ Meet was organized at approaches to life and her own experiences. Ms. Akademi auditorium on February 13, 2018. Dr. Adiva Kitron Geffen talked about her works

Indo-Israeli writers’ meet in progress

K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, and her experiences of creative writing among welcomed the Israeli delegation comprising other things. Ms. Samdar Sidi talked about Mr. Meir Iosef Shalom Ouziel (leader of the her personal experiences in life and explained delegation), Ms. Dorit Zilberman Ginzburg, the beauty of life, human relationships, etc. A Ms. Adiva Kitron Geffen, Ms. Hava Cohen, Ms. lively but brief interactive session followed the Avivit Levy and Ms. Samdar Sidi. The Indian presentations. writers represented almost all the 24 languages

Annual Report 2017-18 31 Symposium on Media and Literature Prakash, Sri Ravindra Tripathi, Sri Shahid Latif, and Sri Anant Vijay, presented their papers.

Face to Face A ‘Face to Face’ programme was organized at New Delhi on February 14, 2018, featuring selected Award winners in conversation with eminent writers from their Award winning languages. Prof. Sandip Chatterjee interviewed Third session in progress Prof. Afsar Ahmed. Prof. Ahmed said that he has A daylong symposium on Media and Literature written about his community and geographical was organized at Rabindra Bhavan Lawns on periphery. Ms. Mamang Dai, Award winner in February 14, 2018. In the inaugural session, English, was in conversation with Dr Nirmal In his welcome address, Dr K. Sreenivasarao, Kanti Bhattacharjee. The interaction mainly Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, spoke about the focused on ‘why did she abandon her first love reciprocative role of media and literature in i.e. poetry and shifted to fiction?’ ‘Why she each other’s growth, commonalities, differences shifted from journalistic to creative prose?’ and the areas of concern in the ever increasing Dr Nirmal Kanti Bhattacharjee also discussed bond between these two areas of knowledge. the Sahitya Akademi Award-winning novel, The Black Hill in the context of 19th century. Sri Dr Chandrashekhar Kambar, President, Prayag Shukla interviewed Sri Ramesh Kuntal Sahitya Akademi, presided the session. Sri Megh. Sri Ramesh Kuntal said that painting A. Suryaprakash, Chairman, Prasar Bharati, and literature have been his passion since inaugurated the symposium and talked about childhood. He, basically, is a born painter. He the deep relationship between journalism and admitted that he was deeply influenced by Pt. literature and commented that journalism Rahul Sankritayan and his awarded book was is literature in a hurry. Madhav Kaushik, the fruit of long exhausting meditation. Dr. Vice President, Sahitya Akademi, stated that A.J. Thomas interviewed Sri K.P. Ramanuni, journalism and literature were considered as who is a leading fiction writer in Malayalam twin brothers in the past but with the passage of and is known for his pioneering role in fiction time both have been separated. writing and the pathbreaking novel Charama The first session of the symposium was Varshikam (Death Anniversary). Sri Ramanuni chaired by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi and said that the awarded novel for him was quite the speakers were Sri Sudhish Pachauri, Sri a challenge, and an ambitious project too as Rahul Dev, Sri Rajeev Ranjan Nag, Sri Pratap time and place were differently treated in this Somvanshi, Sri K. Shrinivas and Sri R.V. Rama novel, and it was indeed an innovative struggle Rao. The second session of the programme was for him. Sri T. Devipriya in his conversation chaired by Sri Rahul Srivastava, and the speakers with Sri Krishna Rao said that he inherited were Sri Nidheesh Tyagi, Sri Mukesh Bhardwaj, his poetic sensibility from his mother and Smt. Shashi Prabha and Sri Amarnath Amar. that poetry comes to him as a flower comes to In the third session Dr Baldeo Bhai Sharma, a plant. He also said that creative writing has chaired the programme while five noted been his passion and he never liked to write for scholars, Sri Balendu Sharma Dadhich, Sri Dev the screen. 32 Annual Report 2017-18 National Seminar: 70 Years of Indian Independence: Literary Portrayals

L-R: Dr K Sreenivasarao, Dr , Dr Chandrashekhara Kambar, Sri Madhav Kaushik and Prof. Harish Trivedi

On the fourth day of the Festival of Letters, are being affected by emerging trends. He a national seminar on ‘70 Years of Indian said that an honest writer will always link Independence: Literary Portrayals’ was contemporary literature to history and heritage organized at New Delhi. In the inaugural of a community or region. In his keynote session, Dr K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, address, Prof Harish Trivedi, eminent writer Sahitya Akademi, welcomed the participants, and scholar, said that history is just another dignitaries, media personalities and audience. narrative that suffers from selectivity and He spoke about the role of literature in Indian subjectivity. Literature, he went on to say, is not independence and how different emerging newspaper, it is not yesterday’s report; it needs trends, genres and traditions over seven time to ripen, contemplate, grow, come into subsequent decades were portrayed in Indian focus and be appreciated. He said that people literature. He also touched upon the question had many expectations from the Independence, of different perceptions of freedom and but when Independence happened, they were unveiled the theme of the Seminar. Dr Manoj disillusioned. Over the past 70 years, he said, Das, eminent Odia Writer and Fellow, Sahitya literature has been institutionalized. He praised Akademi, inaugurated the seminar. In his academies like Sahitya Akademi for preserving inaugural address, he recalled the day India Indian literature. In his concluding remarks, became independent and detailed the series of Sri Madhav Kaushik, Vice President, Sahitya events leading up to and after Independence Akademi, remarked that India might have been with all colour, vigour, chaos, violence and a slave of the colonial rule, but literature was peace. He observed that the dominant trend never a slave, in fact it liberated the country in Indian literature before Independence was from slavery. spirit of nationalism while immediately after the freedom, it was bloodshed and struggle. The first session was chaired by Professor Dr Chandrashekhar Kambar, President, K. Enoch in which two eminent scholars, Prof. Sahitya Akademi, expressed his concern over Sharan Kumar Limbale and Prof. Sheoraj Singh the way and traditions Bechain, presented their papers. Annual Report 2017-18 33 In the second session devoted to scholars, Dr. Sribhagwan Singh, Dr Ramkumar ‘Consolidating the Freedom: Literature as a Mukhopadhyay and Dr C. Rajendran, presented tool for national integration’ and chaired by Dr their papers. , two eminent scholars, In the seventh session of the Seminar which Prof Shafey Kidwai and Sri Maalan presented was devoted to ‘Seven Decades of Freedom: their papers. Feminist Perspectives’ and chaired by Dr The third and second day session of the Mridula Garg, four eminent scholars, Prof. Seminar was devoted to ‘State in Crisis: India Maya Pandit, Ms. Savita Singh, Dr C. Mrunalini in 1950s and ’60s & Literature’ and chaired and Ms. Jaiwanti Dimri, presented their papers. by Prof K. Satchidanandan. Three eminent In her speech, Prof. Maya Pandit said that even scholars, Prof. Udaya Narayana Singh, Smt. the Panchatantra has referred to women as the Subha Chakraborty Dasgupta and Prof treasure house of everything that is bad. Dhananjay Singh, presented their papers. In The eighth session devoted to ‘Evolution of his speech Prof. K. Satchidanandan addressed Children’s Literature through Seven Decades’ the issue of aesthetic transformation of Indian was chaired by Smt. Deepa Agarwal. Dr Dinesh literature and stated that India of the ‘60s was Goswami, Smt. Deepa Agarwal and Sri Era. characterized by urbanization which was very Natarasan presented papers. well portrayed in literature and depicted in the The valedictory session of the Seminar films of that time. was chaired by Dr S.L. Bhyrappa, and Dr C. In the fourth session devoted to ‘War Radhakrishnan, Sri Damodar Mauzo and Prof Literature in Indian Languages’ and chaired Sukrita Paul Kumar presented their papers. by Dr , three eminent Dr K. Sreenivasarao, briefed everyone on all the sessions of the Seminar and introduced scholars, Sri Bhupendra Adhikari, Prof Jatindra the chairperson and the speakers. Dr C. Kumar Nayak and Prof. Rajkumar, presented Radhakrishnan said that unfortunately, any their papers. Dr Bhalchandra Nemade pointed answer to the question ‘Are we free today?’ out that the concept of war is deeply rooted in will only have political implications. Dr S. India and, for instance in , could Rajmohan, Deputy Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, be seen in the titles of literary works or names coordinated the session and proposed a vote of of political parties which started with the word thanks. ‘Sena’. In the fifth session devoted to ‘Emergency and Writing as a Political Tool’ and chaired by Prof. H.S. Shivaprakash, the two eminent scholars, Sri Ved Pratap Vaidik and Sri , presented their papers. In the sixth session chaired by Sri Sudhish Pachauri, three eminent Seven Decades of Freedom : Feminist Perspectives in progress 34 Annual Report 2017-18 Yuva Sahiti: The New Harvest In the third session devoted to poetry reading and chaired by Sri Ashtbhuja Shukla, eight A ‘Yuva Sahiti: The New Harvest’ programme noted poets, Sri Dhiraj Basumatary (Bodo), Sri was organized at New Delhi was organized K. Anjana (English), Sri Umesh Paswan on February 15, 2018. Young writers from all (Maithili), Sri Karna Biraha (Nepali), Sri over India representing 22 Indian languages Gulab Ladhani (Sindhi), Sri Yuvaraj Bhattarai participated in the daylong event. In the inaugural (Sanskrit), Sri Birsant Hansdah (Santali) session, Dr K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya and Sri J. Tamil Selvan (Tamil), recited their Akademi, in his welcome address spoke about compositions. the value of youth to any nation, the importance of contributions of young people and various Kavi Sammelan schemes and initiatives of the Akademi meant exclusively for young writers. Prof. Indra Nath On the evening of February 15, 2018, Choudhuri, eminent scholar, critic and former Sahitya Akademi organized a Kavi Sammelan Secretary of Sahitya Akademi, inaugurated programme at the Rabindra Bhavan Lawns the meet. In his speech he stated that young featuring poetry recitations by twelve noted writers promptly and with commitment poets. Sri , eminent Urdu their generation and if they attempt to know poet, chaired the Sammelan. The twelve poets their inner being, their creative expression will who recited their compositions were: Sri become more significant. He stated that the Alok Shrivastava, Sri , Sri writer is responsible to his society. Buddhinath Mishra, Sri Chandra Bhan Khayal, Sri Kunwar Bechain, Sri Laxmi Shankar Vajpai, At the end of the first session, the following Ms Mohini Upadhyay, Sri Maheswar young poets recited their poems—Sri Himalaya Tiwari, Sri Mansoor Usmani, Ms Mumtaz Jana (Bengali), Sri Roshan Bral ‘Roshan’ Munnawar, and Sri Rajesh Reddy. (Dogri), Sri Chandresh Makwana (Gujarati), Sri Prem Shankar Shukla (Hindi), Sri Lone Imtiyaz (Kashmiri), Sri D. Anil Kumar (Malayalam), Symposium on Translation as Sri Ravi Korde (Marathi), Sri Khadim Retelling (Punjabi) and Sri Wasif Yaar (Urdu). A symposium on ‘Translation as Retelling’ as In the first session devoted to ‘Writing: part of Festival of Letters was organized on Passion or Profession?’ five noted scholars, February 16, 2018. In the inaugural session, Dr Ratnottama Das Bikram (Assamese), K. Sreenivasarao, in his welcome address spoke Achyutanand Mishra (Hindi), Anushree about the translation traditions of India from Rathore (Rajasthani) and Vempalli Gangadhar the times of yore, practices of adaptations and (Telugu), presented their papers. the process of retelling the texts. He concluded In the second session devoted to short that by nature translation is a process of story readings and chaired by Smt. Paramaita retelling. The inaugural address was delivered Satpathy, five noted fiction writers, Ms by Sri Satyavrat Shastri, eminent Sanskrit Upasana (Hindi), Sri Shridhar Banvasi G.C. Scholar and Fellow, Sahitya Akademi. In his (Kannada), Ms Sumita Prabhu (Konkani) and speech he said that it is the responsibility of a Ms Debapriya Priyadarshi Chakra (Odia), read translator to understand what the author wants out their stories. to say before translating the text. Annual Report 2017-18 35 various initiatives of the Akademi to promote literature and litterateurs of the Northeast. He observed that programmes, such as Purvottari help the Akademi in bridging varied cultural and literary traditions of the country. In his inaugural address, Sri Sonam Tshering Lepcha, eminent folk musician and Lepcha lyricist, expressed his disappointment over the fact that efforts have not been made by the Government for promotion and development of and culture. A part of the inaugural session was devoted to story reading and was Dr Satyavrat Shastri delivering inaugural address chaired by Sri S.R. Harnot who read a very The first session of the programme was touching story. Smt. Ningombam Sanatombi chaired by Dr Ranjit Saha and papers were Devi, Sri Gobind Prasad Sharma and Sri presented by Alok Gupt, Anamika and Tarsem Tikendra Mall Basumatary also read out their on the topics ‘Meaning of Translation in Indian stories. Thought’, ‘Meaning of Translation in Western The first session of the programme was a Thought’ and ‘Logic of Meaning’, respectively. panel discussion on ‘My Creation, My World’, The second session of the Symposium on Sri Yeshe Dorje Thongchi was the moderator ‘Translation as Retelling’ was chaired by and Smt. Yashodhara Mishra Sri Shivmurti, Prof O.L. Nagabhushana Swamy. The paper Sri Hajowary participated in the discussion. presenters were Dr. Krishna Kumar Goswami, Second session of Purvottari was devoted Sri Angshuman Kar and Prof. Vanamala to Poetry Reading. Sri Leeladhar Jagoori, Vishwanatha. Dr Angshuman Kar, in his eminent Hindi poet, chaired the session while paper on ‘Translator’s Responsibilities and Sri Jyotirekha Hazarika (Assamese), Sri Sanjay Challenges’ touched on various issues and Chakrabarty (Bengali), Ms Rashmi Choudhury the challenges a translator has to face while (Bodo), Ms Promila Manhas (Dogri), Sri Vijay translating. Concluding the session, Dr O.L. Wali (Kashmiri), Sri N.T. Lepcha (Lepcha), Sri Nagabhushana Swamy quoted the great thinker Narayan Ji (Maithili), Sri Tongbram Amarjit Signer, ‘All cognition is translation.’ In a way, all Singh (Manipuri), Ms Induprava Devi (Nepali), our expression or understanding is translation; Sri Ravinder (Punjabi), Sri Shankar Singh therefore there is nothing to be termed as Rajpurohit (Rajasthani), Sri Ramshankar ‘translation’. The programme was coordinated Awasthi (Sanskrit), Ms Yashoda Murmu by Sri Anupam Tiwari, Editor, Sahitya Akademi. (Santali) and Sri Qamar Suroor (Urdu) read out their poems. Purvottari Symposium on The Role of A Purvottari programme as part of Festival of Letters was organized in New Delhi on Publishers in Indian Literature February 16, 2018. In the inaugural session, Dr A Symposium on ‘The Role of Publishers in K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Indian Literature’ was organized on February spoke about the platform, its objective and 17, 2018. In the inaugural session, Dr K. 36 Annual Report 2017-18 Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi on February 17, 2018 featuring in his welcome address talked about the poetry and story writing competitions for stellar role which Indian publishers played in children. The programme commenced with a disseminating Indian literature in the past seven Ghoomar dance performance by child artist, decades and addressed the issues of impact Shamia Begum, Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, of technological advancements and changing New Delhi and prayer to Lord by roles of publishers. The inaugural address was Master Karan Gautam. Sri Rajnikant Shukla, delivered by Prof Dhruba Jyoti Borah, eminent well-known children writer and Sri Abid scholar and writer, who stated that the writers Surti, eminent author, cartoonist, journalist, would not have existed without publishers and playwright and screen writer, were the chief in the modern world, reaching out to the global guests in the programme. audience is not possible without publishers. Sri Madhav Kaushik, Vice-President, Sahitya Sri Rajnikant Shukla introduced Ms. Nazia Akademi, compared the relationship between Khan, the National Bravery Awardee and told the authors and publisher to that of a jeweller the children how National Bravery Awards were and diamonds, and how the publisher helps the introduced in 1957. Nazia shared her story, how authors achieve their full potential. she had rescued a girl being kidnapped by two motor-bikers. The act got her recognition and The first session was chaired by Sri Bikas awards at state level, which later encouraged D. Niyogi and papers were presented by Arun her to end a drug-liquor mafia running in her Maheshwari, Arun Jakhade and Vaishali neighborhood. This act of bravery won her Mathur. The second session of the symposium on ‘The Role of Publishers in Indian Literature’ the National Bravery Award. Kids asked many was chaired by Sri Leeladhar Mandloi, former questions to Nazia, regarding the challenges she Director, Bharatiya Jnanpith. and papers were faced, her inspiration and support in life, and presented by Sri Ramesh K. Mittal, Sri Ravi what message she has for the kids. D.C., Sri Vijay and Sri Haqqani Al-Qasmi. Sri Abid Surti told the kids how the journey Sri Anupam Tiwari, Editor, Sahitya Akademi, of story started among the early men using coordinated the programme. gestures, which later became the word. He told the kids about the oral tradition of India. He Spin-a-Tale gave reference to the work of Giju Bhai, who collected the stories from grandmothers and A children’s programme, ‘Spin-a-Tale’ was published them in pre-independent India, organized at the Rabindra Bhavan Lawns in

Poetry and Story writing competition L-R: Dr K. Sreenivasarao distributes prizes, Abid Surti, in progress Rajnikant Shukla Annual Report 2017-18 37 which were later translated by Sri Abid Surti Dr. Bhyrappa discussed how writing and published as Gijubahi Ka Guldasta. Vamshavriksha (his first novel) turned him About 300 students from the following to be creative in writing fiction and not in explaining truth or beauty or moral values. Delhi schools participated in the programme: Comparing the analyzing concept and theories Kendriya Vidyalaya, N.F.C. Vigyan Vihar, of different philosophical schools, he further Sardar Patel School, Lodhi Estate, Sarvodaya stressed on Indian philosophy, how the essence Kanya Vidyalaya, Daryaganj, Millennium of the is in the ; the essence Shriram School, Greater Noida, Sarvodaya Bal of the Upanishads is expressed in Bhagavadgita Vidyalaya, Dallu Pura, D.P.S., Vasant Vihar, and the Brahmasutras of Badarayana. He D.A.V. Public School, Shreshtha Vihar, Modern also discussed the context of and School Barakhamba Road and Sarvodayaya Mahabharata using some Sanskrit shlokas. Vidyalaya, Shakarpur. The competitions were While concluding, he revealed why he chose held in two different age groups and in Hindi the title ‘Ascent to Guha’ for his lecture. and English separately with three prizes in He said, “At Badrinath there is a cave called each age group and segment. The programme Vyasaguha. The Sthalapuraana says that the concluded with distribution of prizes and author of the Mahabharata lived in that cave and wrote (dictated) the greatest epic of certificates to children. humankind… Even though Vyasa was not an active player of the Mahabharata history, he Samvatsar Lecture was a participant to the extent he performed Niyoga for the birth of Dritarashtra, Pandu and Vidura. That is, he was a participant and he lived somewhere near the theatre of action and he knew each and every detail of the action. But to sit and write (or dictate) why did he go to that cold place of ten thousand feet height at the age of more than a hundred years? The meaning of the myth is; the vast material that he knew or accumulated or collected took place on the plains – i.e., the lower level and Vyasa was too near the action and the actors. He went to the height of the Himalayas from where he could Dr Chandrashekhar Kambar welcoming Dr S.L. Bhyrappa see the whole story with detachment, with sympathy (Sahridayata) and understand even villainous characters, the mysterious vision of A Samvatsar Lecture was delivered by Dr. S. life in the process of writing unfolding…” He L. Bhyrappa on February 13, 2018 at Rabindra ended his lecture saying, “A writer who fails Bhavan, New Delhi. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, to understand the full meaning of this myth Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, introduced cannot climb even one foot towards the height the speaker to the audience. Professor of Vyasa Guha.” Chandrashekara Kambar in his welcome At the end of the function the compilation speech, said that Dr. Bhyrappa is one of the of Dr. Bhyrappa’s lecture, Accent to Vyasa Guha, most towering writers of Indian fiction. was released. 38 Annual Report 2017-18 Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation 2016

Translation prize winners with the Chief Guest, President and Secretary of Sahitya Akademi The Translation Prize for the year 2016 was regional cultures. Dr K. Sreenivasarao summed conferred on 24 Translation Prize Winners at up the proceedings and read out citation while a glittering ceremony at Agartala Town Hall, Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari presented the Tripura on December 28, 2017, by the President Award. of Sahitya Akademi, Sri Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari. Dr K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya The Translators’ Meet Akademi, in his Welcome Address elucidated December 29, 2017 the genesis of translation as a literary activity. Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, The Translators’ Meet was held on 29 Sahitya Akademi, in his address admitted the December 2017 at Syed Yuva difficulty of translation as a literary activity. Abas, Khejurbagan, Agartala to enable the Without translation, one can’t imagine a Prize-winning translators share their creative global village. He elaborated on the difficulty experiences in an open forum. Acclaimed of translating myths, symbols, rituals of one writer and Sahitya Akademi award winner culture into another without loss of meaning Prof. Namdev Tarachandani presided over the and signification. session. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, while welcoming the gathering, Dr. Temsula Ao, an eminent English scholar, put forward the significance of the session Chief Guest of the programme said that without in enriching the creative experiences of the translation the Oral traditions of the Northeast Translators’ themselves. The Meet started wouldn’t be exposed to World literature. She with Birhas Giri Basumatary who shared his also urged the Akademi to widen the scope of experience of translating the last novel of Dr. Translation by translating both western and Mamoni Roisom Goswami, Thengphakhri Indian epics into Naga and other languages of Tohsildaror Tamor Torowal from Assamese the Northeast. to Bodo. Meena Kakodkar talked about her The Concluding Remarks of the ceremony experience of translating ’s The was delivered by the Vice-President, Dr. Shadow Lines from English to Konkani. Milind Chandrashekhar Kambar, who stressed the Champanerkar discussed his experience of necessity of translation as an interface with translating Saeed Mirza’s English literary work Annual Report 2017-18 39 Ammi: Letter to a Democratic Mother into Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Marathi. Ravi Purohit shared his experience of Akademi, while welcoming the gathering, translating Punjabi poetry volume of Bhai Vir elucidated on the significance of the title of Singh into Rajasthani. Amarjit Kaunke talked the session, Abhivyakti. Translation is nothing about his love for translation and his experience but abhivyakti, an expression, articulation of translating Pavan Karan’s collection of poems and release of creative energy, a re-creation. into Punjabi. Rani Sadasiva Murty shared his The Introductory Remarks were offered by experience of translating the original Telugu Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay, who stressed on text of Dr. Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad, Ontari the importance of literature in contemporary Poola Butta into Sanskrit. G. Poornachandran times to connect people. He highlighted several shared his experience of translating into Tamil social issues, like displacement and gender language. discrimination, which are seriously taken Krishan Sharma, O.L. Nagabhushana up by contemporary literature. Prof. Saroj Swamy, Rewati Mishra, Anita Ningombam, Chaudhuri in his Inaugural address compared Gyan Bahadur Chhetri, Mona Lisa Jena, the Abhivyakti programme to a confluence Ganesh Thakur Hansda, Mohan Gehani, Ashok of Indian literature, a sacred occasion for Tankasala and Haqqani-Al-Qasmi also shared discovering and knowing others, both their their experiences. Prof. Namdev Tarachandani, similarities and differences. Prof. Vishwanath chairing the session, offered his remarks on the Prasad Tiwari, in his Presidential Address, presentations of the Prize winners. At the end traced a lineage of ancient Translators in Indian Dr Rao proposed the vote of thanks. culture since the days of . He mentioned the efforts of in Abhivyakti recovering and translating ancient manuscripts December 29-30, 2017 and pointed out that the modern day translators should also focus on translating ancient Indian The Abhivyakti programme was conducted heritage and bring them to limelight. This on 29-30 December 2017 at Syed Bhagat Inaugural Session was followed by a Poetry Singh Yuba Abas, Khejurbagan, Agartala. Reading Session of eminent poets from six

Poetry reading session in progress 40 Annual Report 2017-18 different languages. The poets included Rajib of integration and understanding, thereby Borah from Assamese, Akbar Ahmed from strengthening the fabric of Indianness. Bengali, Mohan Singh from Dogri, R.S. Bhaskar Second session of the day was dedicated from Konkani, Pravasini Mahakund from Odia to Short Story Reading, chaired by Sridhar and P. Sreedhar Babu from Telugu who read out Balagar, Kannad fiction writer. Paipra selected poems from their creative oeuvre. The Radhakrishnan (Malayalam), Sukhjit (Punjabi) Poetry Reading Session ended with Concluding and Prof. Namdev Tarachandani (Sindhi) read Remarks by Dr. K. Sreenivasarao. out their short stories titled “Sacrifice of a son,” The second day of Abhivyakti, 30 December “Antara” and “Safaiwala Uncle” respectively. 2017, was slated to have three sessions: Sridhar Balagar said that, for him a short story Translation: Uniting the Culture; Short Story is a travelling metaphor, while each dialect is a Reading; and Poets’ Meet. The first session dialogue with the other. began with Dr. K. Sreenivasarao introducing the The post lunch session of Poets’ Meet was Chairperson of the session, Damodar Khadse, chaired by Dr. Chandrakanta Murasingh. and other panel members, who included Mayuri The first poet Santosh Rai (Bengali), Dr. Sharma Baruah from Assamese, Phulchand Manav from Hindi and S. Varadharaj from Gobinda Chandra Majhi (Santali) and Tamil. Damodar Khadse introduced the Ajit Narzary (Bodo) read poetry and their topic for the session and invited writer and translation in Hindi. Bashir Aarif (Kashmiri), scholar of , Mayuri Sharma Shefali Debbarma (Kokborok), Ashok Mehta Baruah for her presentation on Translation of (Maithili), Sukhraj Diyali (Nepali), Ashutosh Children’s Literature. Editor, writer, journalist Dayal Mathur (Sanskrit) and Imam Azam Phulchand Manav from Punjab discussed the (Urdu) presented their poems with their role of translation in the context of Punjabi Hindi/English translation. The chairperson literature and culture. S. Varadharaj, critic and of the session Dr. Chandrakanta Murasingh scholar of pointed out that the expressed his satisfaction at the great success of libraries of Sahitya Akademi are symbolic of the the reading session, while singling out poetry as plurality and diversity of Indianness. Chairing an art form which only wants to offer, and not the session, Damodar Khadse emphasized expect anything. He stressed the role of poetry that translation of culture, language, literature reading sessions in enabling cross-cultural and compassion could be used as a weapon understanding and integration and bridging.

Annual Report 2017-18 41 Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2017

The Yuva Puraskar winners with dignitaries

Sahitya Akademi organized its Yuva Puraskar unheard. After the presentation ceremony, and Young Writers’ Festival on 22-24 December in a cultural performance by Kala Mandali, 2017 at Randhawa Auditorium, Punjab Kala Delhi presented ‘Vidyapati Basant’- A Kathak Bhawan, Chandigarh. The Award Presentation choreography based on the spring poems by ceremony of Yuva Puraskar 2017 started with great Maithili poet Vidyapati was presented. an invocation song. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi in his welcome Writers’ Meet address spoke in detail about the inception of 23 December 2017 Yuva Puraskar which was started to encourage Sahitya Akademi organized an Awardees young talent in 24 languages recognized by meet featuring Yuva Puraskar 2017 winners at Sahitya Akademi. the Randhawa Auditorium, Punjab Art Council, Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, Chandigarh on 23rd December 2017. The event Sahitya Akademi said that it is always great was presided by Dr. Rawail Singh, General to see young writers participating in literary Council Member, Sahitya Akademi. The award events and taking literature as profession. winners spoke about their experiences as Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari conferred the writers. award on 24 award winners while Dr. Surjeet Nighat Sahiba (Kashmiri) said that she Patar welcomed the awardees and Secretary of believed that our environment has a power to Sahitya Akademi read out the citations. break us or make us and she was crushed by Dr. Surjeet Patar in his address said that her environment, torn into pieces and moulded literature is the mirror of the society and writers into something new. Mercy Margaret (Telugu) and literary people write whatever they feel said what we left behind while walking is without any hesitation. He suggested young our own life, our own language. Suryasnata writers to come out of their comfort zone and Tripathy (Odia) said it is also important for write for the society, for the people who are people with the gift of words to realize that they 42 Annual Report 2017-18 are not merely the representatives of their own sensitive enough to the happenings of the thoughts and feelings, rather they are the voices society and then write about it. Gulzar Singh of all those who cannot speak loud enough to Sandhu said that it is the need of the hour to be heard. keep on promoting the tradition of brotherhood Among other award winners were Pratim through writings. Barua (Assamese), Shamik Ghosh (Bengali), In the inaugural session, Kishore Manjit Bijit Gwra Ramchiary (Bodo), Rajinder Ranjha Bora (Assamese), Ajit Basumatary (Bodo), (Dogri), Manu S. Pillai (English), Raam Mori Monika Kumar (Hindi), Rameshor Singh (Gujarati), Taro Sindik (Hindi), Shanthi K. (Manipuri), Ritupriya (Rajasthani), Jagdeep Appanna (Kannada), Amey Vishram Naik (Punjabi) and Adil Raza Mansoori (Urdu) (Konkani), Chandan Kumar Jha (Maithili), read out their poems with their English/Hindi Aswathy Sasikumar (Malayalam), Kh. translations. Krishnamohan Singha (Manipuri), Rahul On 24 December 2017 the poetry session Kosambi (Marathi), Saran Muskan (Nepali), was chaired by Sri Adil Raza Mansoori and Harmanjeet Singh (Punjabi), Ummed Dhaniya Promita Bhowmik (Bengali), Devendra Thakur (Rajasthani), Hemchandra Belwal (Sanskrit), Maina Tudu (Santali), Rekha Sachdev Pohani (Dogri), Sathyamangala Mahadeva (Kannada), (Sindhi), Manushi (A Jaya Bharathi) (Tamil) Dattaraj Naik (Konkani), Rashmi Rupam and Rasheed Ashraf Khan (Urdu) who shared (Maithili) and N. Sabarinathan (Tamil) recited their experiences as writers with the audience. their poems. In the second session ‘Why do I write’ where AVISHKAR - All-India Young Rajeev Kumar (Hindi), Sreejith Perumthachan Writers’ Festival (Malayalam) and Gurpreet Singh Ratol December 23-24, 2017, Chandigarh (Punjabi) presented their papers. The writers shared their experiences on how and why Sahitya Akademi organized ‘All India Young they started writing and what changes they Writers’ Festival’ on 23 December 2017 at witnessed in society. Randhawa Auditorium, Punjab Art Council, Chandigarh with its Yuva Puraskar presentation The third session was story reading session. ceremony. At the outset, K. Sreenivasarao, It was chaired by eminent Punjabi writer Mr. Secretary, Sahitya Akademi welcomed the Manmohan. In this session Samhita Arni dignitaries and participants. The eminent (English), Pooja Tatsat (Gujarati), Manoj Punjabi writer, Gulzar Singh Sandhu was the Pandey (Hindi), Dheeba Nazir (Kashmiri) and guest of honour. Dr. Rawail Singh, Member, Agazbir (Punjabi) presented their stories in General Council, Sahitya Akademi in his English and Hindi translations. introductory address talked about the various The concluding session, i.e. poetry session programmes and schemes of Sahitya Akademi was chaired by renowned poet Sri Madhav to encourage young writings in India. Kaushik. Nitin Bharat Wagh (Marathi), Honok Addressing the writers, Vishwanath Prasad Thapa (Nepali), Pratiksha Jena (Odia), Kaushal Tiwari, President, Sahitya Akademi said that Kishore Tiwari (Sanskrit) Ganesh Marandi literature has the power to bring the universe (Santali), Jayesh Sharma (Sindhi) and Payala together. He said that the writer must be Murali Krishna (Telugu) recited their poems.

Annual Report 2017-18 43 Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017

Group Photo of Bal Sahitya Awardees, Vijayawada Sahitya Akademi organized its Bal on child literature. He said, “It is very difficult Sahitya Puraskar Presentation Ceremony at to write for children in the present society. Chukkapalli Pichaiah Auditorium, Vijayawada Even I wrote several short stories and novels in on November 14, 2017. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, Malayalam but I am not able to write a single Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, in his welcome story for children. To write for children there address said that this is the first event in the should be patience, language and thought capital of Navyandhra Amaravathi which is processing.” organized by Sahitya Akademi. He emphasized Prof. Chandrashekhar Kambar, Vice- on important texts published in Indian President, Sahitya Akademi, while giving the literature, i.e. Panchatantra, Hitopadesha and concluding remarks said “A writer of children’s Kathasaritsagara which survived more than two literature occupies a very different position. It is thousand years. quite unique as well. Like folktale, this literature Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, when narrated overcomes the locality and gains Sahitya Akademi, while delivering the universality.” The award ceremony was followed Presidential address, expressed that in the by cultural performance (Lai-haraoba, Kabui & contemporary scenario, less number of Mao Dance) by renowned artists of Jawaharlal literature is being written by the children’s Nehru Dance Academy, Imphal. writer. He further reminded the contributions made by eminent writers such as Gurudev Writers’ Meet Rabindranath Tagore, , R.K. November 15, 2017 Narayanan, and many others for The Writers meet was held on 15 November, enriching children’s literature. The honours of 2017, at Indian Medical Association Hall, Bal Sahitya Puraskar were bestowed upon the Vijayawada. The programme was chaired awardees in 24 languages by Prof. Vishwanth by Prof. Chandrashekhar Kambar, Vice- Prasad Tiwari. President, Sahitya Akademi. Recipients of Bal The Chief Guest Mr. Madhavan, Sahitya Puraskar expressed their views and eminent Malayalam writer, expressed his views experiences during the Writers’ Meet. Bengali

44 Annual Report 2017-18 writer Sasthipada Chattopadhyay said that “I Samman to Sri Nagalla Guruprasadarao (CML), got inclined and developed an urge for children Prof. T.R Damodaran and Smt. T.S Saroja literature /fictions within me which helped me Sundararajan jointly for sourashre language. to reach the milestone where I am standing today.” Maithili writer Sri Amlendu told that “Maithili is a local language of . Seetha’s mother tongue also Maithili. We are giving importance to children literature also.” Sanskrit writer Mr. Rajkumar Misra said that children, after coming from school, are busy with their homeworks and not spend time with grandparents. Mr. Vasala Narasaiah who is from Telugu said that now-a-days children are addicted to electronic gadgets and they are denying book reading. We have to inculcate book reading in children. Horendra Nath Bhasha Samman Awardees of 2015 Borthakur (Assamese), Sudhesh Raj (Dogri), with Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari and K. Sreenivasarao Showkat Ansari (Kashmiri), Sri Vincy Quadros In his acceptance speech, Sri Nagalla (Konkani), S.R. Lal (Malayalam) Sri Velu Guruprasadarao said that among the old poets Saravanan (Tamil), Nazeer Fatehpuri (Urdu) Mahakavai Tikkana is his favourite. In his also shared their experiences. The Writers’ Meet writings one can see the panoramic picture of concluded with a vote of thanks. both in usage and expression. Prof. Damodaran briefed the gathering about Bhasha Samman the Sourashtra dialect, how it migrated from April 25, 2017, Vijayawada to and how the culture of Sahitya Akademi Regional Office, Bengaluru the dialect has survived thousands of years. organised Bhasha Samman Presentation on Smt. T.S. Saroja Sundararajan talked about April 25, 2017 at Siddhartha College of Arts the evaluation of Sourashtra language and and Science, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Dr. literature. Caldwellyer, who is a great scholar, K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi in said that the languages like Magadhi, Marathi, his welcome address, expressed his happiness Laadi, Maithili, Kathri, Konkani, Bhojpuri came from Souraseni. Dr. Papineni Sivasankar, in presenting Bhasha Samman to the eminent Member, Telugu Advisory Board, Sahitya personalities who served their life to develop Akademi, coordinated the programme. languages and said that the Akademi is more concerned with developing the Tribal and unrecognized languages. Prof. Vishwanath Bhasha Samman Prasad Tiwari, President, Sahitya Akademi September 14, 2017, Mangalore said that there are a large number of languages Bhasha Samman was presented to Dr. in India, and we have lots of literature in Amruth Someshwara for his exemplary those languages. The Akademi is taking more contribution to and literature responsibility to publish valuable literature in on 14 September 2017 in Mangalore. Dr. all languages. After that he presented Bhasha Chandrashekhar Kambar, Vice-President, Annual Report 2017-18 45 Sahitya Akademi, presented the award to Dr. Amruth Someshwara. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kambar said there was a need to compile the works of Mr. Someshwara as volumes and publish them. Prof. K. Chinnappa Gowda talked about the importance of three volumes on Mr. Someshwara’s works on Yakshagana, Drama and Paddana and remarked that they are great contributions to 1iterature. Accepting the Samman, Dr. Someshwara thanked the Akademi for the honour and

Amrut Someshwara received the Bhasha Samman Award Madhukar Anant Mehendale received the Bhasha Samman 2016 from Dr Chandrashekhar Kambar Award 2016 from Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari said that Prof. Mahendale has extraordinarily stated that he intends to contribute more to brilliant insights in to the Vedas, epics, Pali and Tulu and Kannada languages. N. Vinay FIegde, Prakrit, historical linguistics and Avesta, and the Chancellor, Nitte University, M. Shantharam scriptures of the Parsis. Prof. Tiwari presented Shetty, its Pro-Chancellor, and S. Ramananda Shetty, its Vice-Chancellor, Smt. Narmada, Dr the Bhasha Samman to Prof. Mehendale. Dr. Someshwara’s wife and Dr Na. Damodar Shetty, K. Sreenivasarao read out the citation on Prof. member, Kannada Advisory Board, Sahitya Mehendale. Prof. Mehendale recollected a Akademi were among those present. couple of his experiences which he shared with the audience on this occasion. Bhasha Samman October 4, 2017, Pune Bhasha Samman 31 January 2018, New Delhi Sahitya Akademi, RO, Mumbai organized a Bhasha Samman Presentation Ceremony Sahitya Akademi conferred its prestigious in Pune at Manohar Mangal Karyalaya on Bhasha Samman upon Dr Shesh Anand Wednesday, 04 October 2017. The Bhasha Madhukar for his exemplary contribution Samman was ceremoniously presented to Prof. to . At the outset, Dr Madhukar Anant Mehendale for his seminal Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, work in the domain of classical and medieval welcomed the guests and audience. In his literature. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, in his welcome welcome address he said that Sahitya Akademi address, said that languages are repositories of gives annual awards to books of outstanding culture, and it is through a language that a given merit in 24 languages recognized by it and culture is expressed mainly, and thus loss of a Bhasha Samman to unrecognized languages. language is loss of a life. So the languages need Till date Akademi has given Bhasha Samman to be saved and nurtured. Prof. Tiwari said that to 96 writers/scholars of unrecognized it has been a tradition of Sahitya Akademi to languages. Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, felicitate a scholar at right time, as it contributes President, Sahitya Akademi, presented to the excellence of human values. He further an inscribed copper plaque, shawl, and a 46 Annual Report 2017-18 Dr Shesh Anand Madhukar received the Bhasha Samman Dr Kim Yang-Shik received the Honorary Fellowship Award 2016 from Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari cheque for rupees one lakh to Sri Madhukar. Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, highlighted Prof. Tiwari in his presidential speech said that the ancient and rich cultural relationships all languages are worth worshipping. Quoting between India and Korea and also the literary languages like Bhojpuri and Awadhi he said exchanges between the two countries over that unrecognized languages are like rivers that several centuries. He stated that the Akademi strengthen the sea of mainstream languages. In feels honoured to confer Honorary Fellowship his acceptance speech, Dr Madhukar thanked on Dr Kim Yang-shik. Sri Madhav Kaushik, Sahitya Akademi for giving recognition to Vice-President, Sahitya Akademi, conferred unrecognized languages by bestowing on the Fellowship on Dr Kim Yang-shik. In his them the highest honour of Bhasha Samman. Presidential address, Sri Madhav Kaushik stated He presented some of his Magahi poems and said that native language of the writer is the that Dr Kim’s devoted and dedicated efforts have strongest medium of expression. brought the cultural and literary traditions of both the countries very close to each other and Honorary Fellowship to added that Dr Kim Yang-shik is the Cultural Kim Yang-Shik Ambassador of not only South Korea but of March 14, 2018, New Delhi India too. In her acceptance speech, Dr Kim Yang-shik thanked the Akademi for the honour Honorary Fellowship was conferred on and talked about her early life, how she became distinguished Korean indologist, poet and a writer, her works, influences on her writing translator, Dr Kim Yang-shik at a glittering and the literary scenario in her country. In his ceremony in New Delhi on March 14, 2018. felicitation speech Dr Divik Ramesh said that Honorary Fellowship is the highest honor Dr Kim Yang-shik is one of the very few writers conferred by the Akademi on International literary persons of outstanding merit who are who assimilated the spiritual pathos of Indian not nationals of India. Welcoming Dr Kim, tradition and she was successful in embedding dignitaries and scholars, Dr K. Sreenivasarao, that into the Korean sensibility.

Annual Report 2017-18 47 Seminars, Symposia and Conferences

Seminar on Indian Literature and Nirban Manna presented papers on ‘The Politics Social Development of Representation in Select Works of Fiction April 5-7, 2017, Shimla from India’s Northeast’ and ‘Interrogating Applied Theatre as a Tool for Capacity Building Sahitya Akademi, in collaboration with The in Contemporary : a Case Study’, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, respectively. In the fourth session of the seminar, organized a National Seminar on Indian Prof. Chandrakala Padia, Chairperson, IIAS- Literature and Social Development: Theory, Shimla, presented her views on Indian literature Practice and Community Impact on April and traditions. Martin Kämpchen, presented 5-7, 2017 at The Indian Institute of Advanced his views on the topic, ‘Rabindranath Tagore’s Study, Shimla. In the inaugural session, Prof. Vijay Shankar Varma, National Fellow, IIAS, Worldview Reception – A Critical Overview’. welcomed the guests. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, Shail Mayaram spoke on ‘A Literary Genealogy Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, delivered the of Right-Wing Nationalism’, while Jyotirmay welcome address, where he pointed out how Tripathy presented a paper on ‘The Production literature is a reflector of reality – physical of Literary Values in Contemporary India.’ In and intellectual- and acts as a bridge between the fifth session of the seminar, Satish Aikant, the past and the present. Dr. Sudhir Kakar, Anandita Pan and Arunabha Bose presented eminent psycho-analyst and thinker, in his papers on the topics, ‘India and Europe: Nirmal keynote address, spoke of the psychological Verma as a Critical Insider’, ‘Writing the Self: encounters between Europe and India. Prof. Autobiographies and the Politics of Change’ and Malashri Lal, Convener, English Advisory ‘The engendering of a subaltern historiography Board, Sahitya Akademi proposed a vote of in the Palamau Fiction of ’, thanks. In the first session of the seminar, respectively. The sixth session of the seminar Namita Gokhale presented a paper on the topic, saw Akshaya Kumar presenting a paper on ‘Remembering Kumaun, Recording Kumaun’, the topic ‘Progressive Punjabi Poetry: From while Priya Sarukkai Chabria, presented a Lok Yudha to Dharmayudha’, Himadri Roy on paper on the topic, ‘Evolving an Aesthetic of Rupture and Rapture.’ The second session of ‘Torn between Emotions: A Critical Analysis the seminar was chaired by Prof. Chetan Singh, of Bisexuality in Rao’s Lady Lolita’s Lover’ former Director, IIAS. In this session, Reba and Rama Shankar Singh on ‘Life, Language Som, Ragini Kapoor and Vinita Dhondhiyal and Politics of Nomads of : An Bhatnagar presented papers on the topics, Empirical Study.’ In the seventh session of the ‘’s Web of Indian Life (1903) – seminar, Simran Chadha and Rohit Phutela a Narrative for Nation Building’, ‘The Indian presented papers on the topics, ‘Refracted Visual Artist and Socio-Cultural Contexts of Witnessing: Narratives from the Valley’ and The Indian Art’ and ‘Writers for Change: A ‘Finding Agency, Combating the Collective History and Account of the Progressive Writers Trauma: Balbir Madhopuri’s Against the Association’, respectively. In the third session Night’, respectively. Prem Kumari Srivastava, of the seminar, Moon Moon Mazumdar and Pandurang Kashiram Bhoye and Anita 48 Annual Report 2017-18 Balakrishnan presented papers on the topics, pro colonial is wrong as he never supported the ‘Ontological Articulations of the Folk: Deshivad British rule. He added that Sir Syed wanted to and the Barahmasa of ’, ‘Literature bring forth a cultural and educational revolution on Awakening in Maharashtra’ and for which he promoted English language. ‘Requiem for a Tribe: Environmental Ethics and Noted critic, Professor M Shafey Kidwai Ethnography – Rereading ’s during the welcome address said that it is high When the Kurinji Blooms’, respectively, in the in time to revisit Sir Syed’s works for taking his eighth session of the seminar. In the valedictory mission of education forward in new directions session of the seminar, Kaustav Chakraborty in the contemporary world. Mr Chander Bhan presented a paper on the topic, ‘In Search of Khayal, Convener, Urdu Advisory Board, an Endogenous Eco-masculinity: A Journey Sahitya Akademi delivered the welcome through Select Tribal Tales and the Green address. He said that the Sahitya Akademi Politics of Gulzar’, while V. Deepa presented stands proud for organising this programme her paper on the topic, ‘The Poetics and Politics on Sir in collaboration with of Jallikattu in C. S. Chellappa’s Vaadivaasal: AMU. Arena.’ The seminar was summed up by Prof. Sumanyu Satpathy, Prof. Malashri Lal and Dr. Delivering the keynote address, Professor R. Umamaheshwari. Asghar Abbas said that Sir Syed lived at a time, when there were thinkers like Karl Marx in Seminar on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Europe. “Both Sir Syed and Karl Marx reformed April 15, 2017, Aligarh the societies, they lived in. During the presidential remarks, Professor Sahitya Akademi organized a National Seminar Farhatullah Khan emphasised that to maintain on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in association secularism and tolerance, it is necessary to work with the Sir Syed Bicentenary Committee, on Sir Syed’s thoughts in today’s world. Professor Aligarh Muslim University at the Arts Faculty Maula Baksh conducted the programme, while Lounge. University Vice Chancellor, Mr Ajay Kumar Sharma, Assistant Editor, Professor R. L. Hangloo inaugurated the programme, while Professor Farhatullah Khan Sahitya Akademi proposed the vote of thanks. (Prof Emeritus) presided over the function. Seminar on Trends in Santali Novel During the inaugural session, Professor April 23-24, 2017, Hangloo said that the notion on Sir Syed being Sahitya Akademi, in collaboration with Jaher Than Committee, Jamshedpur organized a seminar on trends of Santali novel on April 23- 24, 2017 at Tribal Cultural Centre, Jamshedpur, . Dr. Devendra Kumar Devesh, Officer on Special Duty, Sahitya Akademi, welcomed the participants and audience while Sri Gangadhar Hansda, Convener, Santali Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi chaired the inaugural session Sri Gangadhar Hansda Prof Farhatullah Khan addressing at the Seminar highlighted the journey of development of

Annual Report 2017-18 49 the Santali novel in his introductory remarks, Seminar on Standardization of while Mr. Ravindra Nath Murmu, in his key- Spelling in Indian note address, summarized the contemporary April 29-30, 2017, Darjeeling trends of the Santali novel. In his presidential address, Sri Shobhanath Besra said that The regional office of Sahitya Akademi at Kolkata in collaboration with Nepali Sahitya literature is a mirror of the society. At the end, Sammelan, Darjeeling organised a seminar on Prof. Digambar Hansda, President, Jaher Than ‘Standardization of the Spelling in Indian Nepali Committee gave a vote of thanks. The first Language’ on April 29-30, 2017 at Darjeeling, session of the seminar was concluded under . Sri Kamal Regmi inaugurated the chairmanship of Sri Ratan Hembram, in the seminar Dr. Devendra Kumar Devesh which Mansaram Murmu presented a paper welcomed the audience and briefed them about the activities of the Akademi. Sri Prem on the ‘Trends in Santali Novel’, while Lakhai Pradhan, Convener, Nepali Advisory Board, Baske and Laxminarayan Hansda presented Sahitya Akademi presented the introductory papers on the topics ‘History of Santali novels’ speech. Sri Shankar Deo Dhakal, well-known and ‘Impact of Santali novels on the society and Nepali writer, presented the keynote address. culture’, respectively. Sri Samay Kisku presided Sri Karna Thami, President, Nepali Sahitya Sammelan, who presided over the programme over the second session, in which Lakhan as chair, informed about the decision already Murmu gave detailed information on C.M. taken by the NSS in this regard. Dr. Jas Yonjan Hansda’s novel Manumatti, as well as his other ‘Pyasi’ chaired the first session of the seminar. novels. Vishwanath Tudu presented a paper on Sri Loknath Upadhyaya Chapagain presented ‘The impact of globalization on Santali novels’, his paper on the topic ‘Linguistic Geography and Duli Hansda presented a paper based on of Indian Nepali Language’ and Dr. Navin Paudyal on ‘Comparative aspect of Indian Domen Hansda’s novel Aatu Odha. Ramu Nepali Language and Nepal’s Nepali Language’. Hembram presented a paper titled, ‘Female Second session was presided over by Sri Asit characters in Santali novels’. The third session Rai, renowned Nepali critic. Sri Arjun Pradhan was concluded under the chairmanship of (Bharatiya Nepali Bhashako Uchcharan- Sri Badal Hembram, in which Mohan Baske bhed Ra Artha-sanket), Sri Khemraj Nepal and Ganesh Tudu presented papers titled (Bharatiya Nepali Bhashama tatha Pancham Varnako Avashyakta) and Dr. Gokul Sinha ‘Displacement in Santali Novels’ and ‘Male (Usages of Vowels and in Indian Characters in Santali Novels’, respectively. Nepali) presented their respective papers. The The fourth session of the seminar was chaired third session was chaired by Sri Hasta Nechali. by Sri C.P. Majhi, in which Sri Panchugopal Sri Milan Bantawa and Dr. Sujata Rani Rai Hembrum, Manik Hansda and Majho Murmu presented their papers in the session. Dr. Jiwan Namdung, distinguished Nepali critic, chaired presented their articles on the current state of the valedictory session of the seminar while Sri Santali novel writing in West Bengal, Jharkhand Haren Allay delivered the valedictory speech. and , respectively. Sri C.P. Majhi, in his Sri Bhaktaraj Sunuwar, General Secretary, presidential address, expressed satisfaction over Nepali Sahitya Sammelan proposed the vote of the current situation of Santali novel writing. thanks at the end of the Seminar.

50 Annual Report 2017-18 Seminar on Contemporary Manipuri the fourth session chaired by Rajen Toijamba, Poetry and its Perspectives four young scholars, Haobijam Chanu Prema, Phuritsabam Khelendro Singh, Budhichandra May 18-19, 2017, Imphal Heisnamba and T. Surajbala, read their papers, Khwairakpam Sunita Devi, General Secretary of the Cultural Forum, Manipur proposed a vote of thanks.

Dinu Bhai Pant Birth Centenary Seminar June 17-18, 2017, Sahitya Akademi organized a two day “Dinu Bhai Birth Centenary Seminar” in collaboration with Participants of the Seminar on Contemporary Manipuri Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Poetry and its Perspectives Languages today at Abhinav Theatre, . Sahitya Akademi organized in collaboration Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, with The Cultural Forum, Manipur, a two-day Sahitya Akademi, Presided, Prof. Nilamber Dev Seminar on ‘Contemporary Manipuri Poetry Sharma was the Chief Guest and Dr. Manoj was and its Perspectives’ on 18-19 May 2017 at Guest of Honour. Prof. Lalit Magotra, Convener, Dave Literature Centre, D.M. College Campus, Dogri, Sahitya Akademi, Dr. Arvinder Singh Imphal. In the inaugural session Gautam Paul, Amn, Additional Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Officer-in-charge, Sahitya Akademi, Regional Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and Dr. Office, Kolkata welcomed the participants and Devendra Devesh, OSD, Sahitya Akademi, were audience. In the inaugural and introductory also present. While delivering his presidential address, H. Behari, Convener, Manipuri address, Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari said Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, spoke that using language as a medium, a writer writes about the importance of organising a seminar for masses and tries to portray what a common on ‘Contemporary Manipuri Poetry and its person could not see and realize. Prof. N.D Perspectives’ at Imphal. From the chair, Naorem Sharma, while delivering his keynote address Khagendra Singh, eminent Professor unveiled spoke about the contributions of Dinu Bhai Pant the theme of the seminar. In the first session and said that the Dogri poetry and literature chaired by Elangbam Dinamani Singh, three written by Dinu Bhai Pant was the turning point young scholars, Naorem Bidyasagar Singha, of that era in the history of Dogri literature. Prof. Th. Tarun Singh and R.J Meitei, presented Lalit Magotra, in his introductory remarks said their papers. In the second session chaired that Sahitya Akademi deserves all appreciation by Longjam Joychandra Singh, three young for celebrating the birth centenary of Sh. Dinu scholars, Laishram Koireng Singh, Konjengbam Bhai Pant in such a manner that all the aspects Minaketan Meitei and Moirangthem Rajesh of his life have been covered in this two-day Singh, presented their papers. The third session seminar. Dr. Manoj also spoke on the occasion was chaired by Kh. Kunjo Singh, and three and shared his experiences with Dinu Bhai Pant young scholars, Nando Ningomba, Ahanjao as his father, a poet, a progressive person and a Meetei and T Kunjakeshor, read their papers. In friend. Annual Report 2017-18 51 In the first session, Prof. Veena Gupta, Rajkumar Bahrupiya, Dr. Jagdeep Dubey and renowned Dogri writer presided. In this session, Dr. Bansi Lal Sharma presented their papers. three papers were presented by Ved Rahi, Yash Dr. Darshan Darshi chaired the third session, Raina and Sushil Begana. A musical evening while Sri Joginder Singh, Prof. Shiv Nirmohi and Dr. Sandeep Dubey presented their papers on different aspects of the poetry of Dinu Bhai Pant. Fourth and the last session of the seminar was presided over by Sri Prakash Premi. This session also focussed on the poetry of Dinu Bhai Pant. Sri Chhatrapal, Sri Surjit Hosh and Dr. Padma Sing Dev presented their papers on the social concern of Pant’s poetry.

Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh Birth L-R : Neelambar Dev Sharma, Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, Manoj and Lalit Mangotra Centenary Seminar 27-28 June 2017, Rajnandgaon named “Avishkar” was also organised where the singers presented the songs of Dinu Bhai Sahitya Akademi organized in collaboration Pant, composed by Sh. Brij Mohan. The singers with Government Digvijay Swashashi who participated were Sonali Dogra, Vanshika Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya, Rajnandgaon, a Jaral, Varsha Jamwal and Vivek Mohan. The two-day seminar on the occasion of Gajanan accompanists were Rakesh Anand (Flute), Sunil Madhav Muktibodh birth centenary celebration Sharma (Synthesizer) and Karan Malhotra on 27-28 June 2017 at Muktibosh Smarak, (Tabla). Prof , Sh. Lakshmi Triveni Sangam, Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh. Shankar Vajpayee, Prof Chanchal Dogra, Prof. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao welcomed the Kiran Bakshi, Chhattar Pal, Sh. D. C. Raina, participants, media persons and audience and Mrs Raj Kumar, Prakash Premi, Chaman Arora, noted that Muktibodh is considered to be one Vijay Verma, Sh. N. D. Jamwal, Shiv Dev Susheel, of the most prolific thinkers of the country. His Gianeshwar Sharma, Mrs Neeru Sharma, Prof. thoughts and creative insights have a different Lalit Gupta, Shiv Mehta, Raj Rahi, Sh. O.P. angle altogether which has revolutionized and Sharma, Darshan Darshi, Prof. Shiv Nirmohi, inspired entire generations. His writings reflect Mrs Rita Jatindra, Prof. Sushma Sharma, HOD the entire gamut of human existence. Renowned Dogri Department, Prof. Parmeshwari Sharma, thinker and freedom fighter Sri Kanaiyalal Hindi Department, Krishan Sharma, Surinder Agarwal gave the inaugural address and Sagar, Brijmohan, Dr Baljit Raina, Dr Monojit, emphasized that Muktibodh’s concerns were on Sham Sajan, Sham Talib, Rajinder Ranjha, the world scenario. The chief guest of this event Dr Chanchal Bhasin, Vijaya Thakur, Promila was Muktibodh’s son Sri Ramesh Muktibodh. Manhas, Dr Agnishekhar, Prof. P. N. Trishal, Delivering the presidential address in the Prof Rattan Lal Shant, Surinder Goel, Maharaj inaugural session, President, Sahitya Akademi, Krishan Santoshi, Madan Padha, Dr Vijay Seth Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, opined that a and Dr Joginder Singh were also present. true writer and great writer is one whose writing Second session of the seminar was presided brings about a change in the thought process. over by Sri , in which Sri The keynote address was given by prominent 52 Annual Report 2017-18 Hindi litterateur and scholar Prof. Nandkishore Ransubhe and Revati Raman read out their Acharya. He said that Muktibodh is as big a papers in this session. critic as he is a writer. The subject of the fourth session was The chief guest of the programme Sri Muktibodh’s literary criticism and historical Rajendra Mishra termed Muktibodh as the sense. It was chaired by eminent poet, critic and revolutionary writer of angst. Editor Sri Vijay Bahadur Singh. In this session The Principal of Government Digvijay renowned Hindi writer Madhav Hada and Swashashi Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya Dr. R.N. eminent Marathi poet, translator and painter Sri Singh offered a vote of thanks to all the speakers Ganesh Visputay said that Muktibodh’s writing as well as the audience of the inaugural session. can be divided on the basis of style and form, but the frequent movement of several genres is The first session was chaired by eminent a speciality of Muktibodh’s writing. Hindi poet Sri Leeadhar Jagoodi and based on Muktibodh’s poetry. Poets including Malay, In the closing session, Principal Dr. R.N. , Arun Kamal and Praffull Singh expressed gratitude towards Sahitya Shiledar read their papers. Akademi. The programme ended after a vote of thanks by Sri Ashok Choudhary. The second session was based on the short stories and novels of Muktibodh. Reputed In this two-day event all the four sons of linguist and critic Dr. Amaranth threw light Muktibodh—Sri Ramesh Muktibodh, Sri on Muktibodh’s stories which shred middle Divakar Muktibodh, Sri Dilip Muktibodh class morality into pieces and mentioned that and Sri Hirish Muktibodh—were present. The most of his stories reflect middle class reality. senior writers of the town, such as Dr Ganesh His stories are more relevant in today’s context. Khare, Ganesh Shankar Sharma, Saroj Dwivedi, In this session Sri Chittaranjan Mishra, Sri Prabhat Tiwari and Mohanagrahari were also Gorakh Thorat and Dr. Gajanan Chauhan read present. their papers. The programme was conducted by Sri The third session on 28 June 2017 was Anupam Tiwari. chaired by eminent poet, storywriter, critic and translator Prabhat Tripathi. Dr. Suryanarayan Seminar on Folk Literature in the West and Northeast Indian Languages July 14-15, 2017, Goa Sahitya Akademi, RO, Mumbai, Goa Konkani Academy and Institute Menezes Braganza jointly organized a two day seminar on Folk Literature in the West and North- East Indian Languages on 14-15 July 2017 in Panaji, Goa at the Institute Menezes Braganza Auditorium. Sri Uday Bhembhre, distinguished Konkani writer and scholar inaugurated the Dr K. Sreenivasarao speaking during seminar, and Sri Anil Bodo, noted folklorist, and the seminar Sri Prakash Vazrikar, President, Goa Konkani Annual Report 2017-18 53 Academy were the chief guests at the inaugural System in Folk Literature II” - was chaired by session. Dr K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sri Anil Bodo. Sri N. Kiran Kumar (Manipuri), Sahitya Akademi, welcomed the audience Dr Tara Bhavalkar (Marathi), and Sri Jetho and participants. Sri Tanaji Halarnakar, Lalwani (Sindhi) presented their papers in this Convener, Konkani Advisory Board, gave the session. The last session - “Cultural Exchange introductory remarks. Sri Bhembre thanked in Folk Literature II” - was chaired by Sri Jetho Sahitya Akademi for offering an opportunity Lalwani. Sri H. Behari Singh (Manipuri), Sri for the folklorists and scholars of eight Indian Prakash Khandge (Marathi), Sri Kaladhar languages to assemble and exchange their views Mutwa (Sindhi) presented their papers in this and insights with one another. Sri Anil Bodo session. Finally, Krishna Kimbahune, Regional said that human values are preserved only Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Mumbai proposed because of folk literature and arts. Sri Sanjay a vote of thanks. Harmalkar of the Institute Menezes Braganza proposed a vote of thanks. Seminar on Paths and Schools of The first session - “Folk Literature: Genres Thoughts in Kannada Literature and Ingenuity of Diction” - was chaired by July 17-18, 2017, Harugeri Dr Balvant Jani, Member, Gujarati Advisory Board. Sri Satyakam Borthakur (Assamese), Sri The Regional Office of Sahitya Akademi Anil Bodo (Bodo), Sri Bhimjibhai Khacharia at Bangalore, in collaboration with Shri (Gujarati), Sri Vinci Quadras (Konkani) Vruhabhandra Education Society’s Arts and presented their papers in this session. Sri H. Commerce and BCA College, Harugeri had Behari Singh, Convener, Manipuri Advisory conducted a two-day Seminar on “Paths and Board, chaired the second session - “Time and Schools of Thoughts in Modern Kannada Value System in Folk Literature”. Sri Parasmoni Literature” at Sri Ramappa Darur Auditorium, Dutta (Assamese), Pranab Jyoti Narzary (Bodo), Harugeri on July 17-18, 2017. Renowned critic Sri Bhagwandas Patel (Gujarati), Sri Pandurang Dr. Narahalli Balasubramanya inaugurated Phaldesai (Konkani) presented their papers in the seminar and spoke about the literature. Sri this session. Shreedhar Balagar hoped that every thoughts in literature must become paths and individual Sri Avinash Sapre, Member, Marathi respect should be observed in society. The Advisory Board, chaired the third session - Chairman of Shri Vruhabhandra Education “Cultural Exchange in Folk Literature”. Sri Society was the President of the inaugural Pradip Jyoti Mahanta (Assamese), Sri Detsung function. The Director R.S. Yalashetti and the Swargiyary (Bodo), Sri Balvant Jani (Gujarat) Secretary V.H. Pawas were present as the Chief and Ms Jayanti Naik (Konkani) presented their Guests. Dr.V.S. Mali, the Director of B.R. Darur papers in this session. The fourth session - “Folk Research Centre gave the introductory speech Literature: Genres and Ingenuity of Diction” and he appreciated the work of Sahitya Akademi began on Saturday, 15 July 2017, and was chaired in conducting the two-day seminar in a rural by Sri Pandurang Phaldessai. Ms Y. Nandini area like Harugeri. The Regional Secretary (Manipuri), Sri Avinash Sapre (Marathi), of Sahitya Akademi, Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar presented their papers. Dr Premprakash’s welcomed the delegates and Prof. Trishala (Sindhi) paper was read out by Sri Jetho Mangoje compered the function and the Lalwani. The fifth session - “Time and Value Principal Dr. A.D. Tonage gave delivered a 54 Annual Report 2017-18 vote of thanks. Mr. Siraj Ahmad of Shimoga spoke about the theoretical basis of the paths and schools of thought of Kannada Literature. Sri Balasaheb Lokapur shared his experience as a creative writer. The second session on the “Paths and Schools of Thoughts of Kannada Literature: Kannada fiction” was chaired by Prof. Rajendra Chenni. Dr. Rajashekhara Halemane in his speech explained the history of Kannada fiction and trends and movements of Dr. Anil Vallathol delivering the introductory address Kannada literature. The third session on “Paths and Schools of Thoughts of Kannada Literature: of the seminar started with the Inaugural The Kannada poetry” was chaired by eminent Session. Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar, Regional critic Sri S.R. Vijayshankar. Dr. Ashok Narode, Seceretary, Sahitya Akademi welcomed the the Kannada lecturer of KLE Degree College, gathering. An introduction to the seminar was Mahalingpur read the article of Asha Devi. The given by Dr. Anil Vallathol, Member of the fourth session of recent discussion on “Paths Malayalam Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi. and Schools of Thoughts of Modern Kannada It was followed by the Presidential Address by Literature” was chaired by Dr. Raghavendra Dr. K. Muhammed Basheer, Vice-Chancellor, Patil, the veteran writer and novelist. Dr. Calicut University. Prof. Umer Theramel, HOD, Balasaheb Lokapur, K.R. Siddagangamma, Department of Malayalam & Studies, Basavanneppa Kambar, the journalist Prithviraj University of Calicut, presented the theme of the Kovattar gave their creative responses about seminar. The Keynote Address was delivered by the modern Kannada Literature. In the Sri V.K. Sreeraman, eminent Malayalam writer valedictory session Dr. Basavaraj Kalgudi was and actor. The session concluded with a vote of on the chair, Dr. Gurupad Mariguddi spoke thanks proposed by Aafis. about the seminar and also the uniqueness of The first session of the Seminar was chaired Kannada Literature. The Secretary of the Shri by P. Somanathan, Faculty, Department of Vruhabhandra Education Society Sri V.H. Malayalam & Kerala Studies. Meena T. Pillai Pawas proposed the vote of thanks. and C.S. Venkiteswaran presented their papers. The second session of the seminar was Seminar on Socio-Cultural chaired by K.M. Anil. Dr. Umer Theramel, Perspective of Literary Adaptation of Madhu Iravangara, Aju K. Narayanan and Malayalam Films Anwar Abdullah presented their papers. 09- 10 August 2017, Calicut On the second day of the seminar, the third session was chaired by K. P. Somanadan, Sahitya Akademi organized a two-day and I. Shanmukhadas and G. Ushakumari Seminar on Socio-Cultural Perspective of presented their papers. The fourth session was Literary Adaptation of Malayalam Films in chaired by Manju M.P., R.V.M. Divakaran and association with the Department of Malayalam K.P. Jayakumar presented their papers. & Kerala Studies, University of Calicut on 9th and 10th of August, 2017 at EMS Seminar The fifth and the final session of the seminar Complex, University of Calicut. The first day was chaired by M.B. Manoj. P. Balachandran, Annual Report 2017-18 55 the eminent Director, Actor and Script Writer Seminar on Dogri Short Stories delivered the valedictory speech. M.A. Rahman August 25-26, 2017, Jammu and K. Gopinathan shared their experiences of film making. In collaboration with P.G. Department of Dogri, University of Jammu a two-day seminar Seminar on the Occasion of the on Dogri short stories was organized on August 25-26, 2017 at University of Jammu, J&K. 200th Death Anniversary of Eminent Dogri writer Ved Ghai presided over Insha Allah Khan Insha the inaugural session in which Lalit Mangotra, August 18, 2017, Hyderabad Convener, Dogri Advisory Board, Sahitya Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Akademi, delivered the introduction remarks. Maulana Azad National Urdu University Chattrapal, a well-known Dogri short story (MANUU), Hyderabad organized a one- writer delivered the keynote address. Prof. day Seminar on the occasion of the 200th Sushma Sharma, Head, Dogri Department death anniversary of Insha Allah Khan Insha, proposed the vote of thanks and Devendra renowned Urdu poet, writer and linguist on Kumar Devesh, Officer on Special Duty, August 18, 2017 at CPDUMT Auditorium, Sahitya Akademi, welcomed the audience MANUU, Hyderabad. Dr. Mohd. Aslam and participants. Prof. Keshav Sharma in his Parvaiz, Vice Chancellor, MANUU presided inaugural speech said that is over the inaugural session. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, taking great strides forward and he appreciated Secretary, Sahitya Akademi delivered the the efforts of Dogri Department, Sahitya welcome address. In his speech he said that Akademi, J&K Academy of Art, Culture the seminar was a tribute to Insha Allah Khan & Languages and other organizations and Insha, a linguistic genius, who wrote the first individual writers. The inaugural session was grammar book of Urdu called Dariyaa-e- followed by two paper reading sessions presided Lataafat. Prof. Ashraf Rafi, eminent Urdu over by Prof. N.D. Sharma an N.D. Jamwal. The writer, delivered the keynote address in which scholars and writers who presented papers on she thoroughly analysed the literary works of various aspects of Dogri Short Story included Insha Allah Khan Insha. The session concluded Dr. Padam Dev Singh, Sunita Bhadwal, Dr. with a vote of thanks by Dr. Waseem Begum, Joginder Singh, Krishan Sharma, Rani Associate Professor, MANUU and Member, and Nirmal Vikram. Two more sessions were Urdu Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi. Prof. held on the second day which were presided Fatima Parveen presided over the first session. over by Prof. Archana Kesar and Prof. Shiv In this session Prof. Ali and Dr. Waseem Dev Singh Manhas, respectively. The writers Begum presented their papers. In the second and scholars who presented their papers were session Prof. Fatima Parveen and Dr. Yahiya Ashok Khajuria, Chanchal Bhasin, Sunil Kumar, Nasheet presented their papers. Prof. Baig Raj Rahi, Rajeshwar Singh ‘Raju’ and Jagdeep Ehsas presided over this session. In the third Dubey. At the conclusion of the Seminar, Prof. and final session Dr. Shamsul Hoda Daryabadi, Lalit Mangotra expressed his satisfaction over Prof. Maula Bakhsh and Prof. Habeeb Nisar the quality, standard and relevance of all the presented their papers. twelve papers read in the Seminar.

56 Annual Report 2017-18 Brajakishore Dhal Birth Centenary the programme Mohanty, eminent poet, Seminar narrated the life of Brajakishore Dhal in four stages. 27 August 2017, Dhenkanal, Odisha The first paper of the session was presented A birth centenary seminar on Brajakishore by Manoranjan Nanda, the second paper was Dhal was organized at Town Hall, Dehenkanal, presented by Pradipta Kumar Barik and the Odisha on 27 August 2017. Gautam Paul, third paper was presented by Prakash Kumar Officer-in-Charge, Sahitya Akademi in his Pattanaik. The session was chaired by Saroj welcome speech dwelt on Brajakishore Dhal Samal who described Brajakishore Dhal as a a renowned political activist and his valuable friend, philosopher and guide of general public. contribution in the field of . In Banoj Tripathy, Member, Odia Advisory his inaugural address, eminent Odia writer Board, Sahitya Akademi proposed the vote of Bibhuti Pattanaik narrated the real experience thanks. of Brajakishore Dhal in his famous book Bhulibu Nahi. Gourahari Das, Convener, Odia Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, in his Seminar on Contribution of AIR introductory speech said that Brajakishore Dhal (Akashvani) to Telugu Language and has set up the foundation in his book which Literature can be treated as a foundation for complete 28 and 29 August 2017, Hyderabad history of Praja Mandal Movement. Eminent author Antaryami Mishra emphasized on the A two-day “Seminar on Contribution of All life of Brajakishore Dhal and how the king of India Radio (Akashvani) to Telugu Language Dhenkanal banned all newspapers like ‘Samaj’ and Literature” in collaboration with AIR, and periodicals like Krushale and Ranaverj and Hyderabad and Dept. of Language and Culture, Brajakishore Dhal, with thousands of people, Govt. of Telangana, Hyderabad was organized gheraod the king. Nrusingha Prasad Tripathy on 28 & 29 August 2017 at Conference Hall, from the chair emphasized the significant Ravindra Bharathi Auditorium, Hyderabad. role of Brajakishore Dhal in the field of ‘Praja The Akademi organised the seminar for Meli’, ‘Praja Andolan’. As the Chief Guest of the first time to focus on the contribution of a broadcast medium for the development of language and literature. Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar, Regional Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, welcomed the audience. Dr. N. Gopi, Convener, Telugu Advisory Board of Sahitya Akademi, chaired the inaugural session and narrated the various aspects of the seminar in detail. Smt. Srinivasan, veteran drama voice and retired staff artist of , Hyderabad lighted the lamp and presented keynote address. L-R : Guru Mohanty, Bibhuti Pattanaik, Nrusingha Prasad Tripathy, Gourahari Das, Antaryami Mishra

Annual Report 2017-18 57 Sri Mamidi Harikrishna, Director, Dept. of of the seminar. Sri V. Uday Sankar in his closing Language and Culture, Govt. of Telangana and remarks thanked Sahitya Akademi and Dept. of Guest of Honour spoke about the inspiration Language and Culture, Govt. of Telangana. The boosted by All India Radio to make him a two-day seminar followed by Kavisandhi was multi-dimensional, perspective thinker. well appreciated by the public. Dr. R.A.P. Rao chaired the session that detailed the changes on broadcast in the last Seminar on Adhunik Maithili six decades due to technical advancement and Sahityik Shilpi setup of staff hierarchy. Dr. P.S. Gopalakrishna September 2-3, 2017, Saharsa explained how first Telugu address by the minister K.V. Naidu in 1938 from Chennai A.I.R. In association with the Ramesh Jha Mahila went on air with Mallampalli Umamaheswara Mahavidyalaya, Saharsa, a two-day Seminar Rao’s announcement. on “Aadhunik Maithili Sahityik Shilpi” was organized on September 2-3, 2017 in Saharsa. Sri I. Srikantha Sarma spoke about the Dr Devendra Kumar Devesh welcomed the great writers of Telugu language who worked participants and audience. The Convener of the as staff. Sri S.B. Srirama Murthy explained Advisory Board of Maithili, Dr. Bina Thakur the techniques of using language formats in said that in literature art is a creative process production of innovative programmes with and artists are both inventor and creator of examples from his award winning programmes. matter. In his keynote address, Dr. Ramnaresh Actor, writer, theatre man Sri Gollapudi Singh explained the topic “Aadhunik Maithili Maruthi Rao chaired the next session. Sri Voleti Sahityik Shilpi”. Chairing the first session Dr. Parvatheesam spoke on poetry of air and read Mahendra said that there have been a lot of out best poems of Manapragada, and genius writers who established themselves other poets. Dr. Nagasuri Venugopal presented through the art of writing poems, plays, etc. The a paper on short story format of All India Radio. principal of Ramesh Jha Mahavidyalaya, Dr. Second day of the seminar started with Smt. Renu Sing thanked the guests and the audience. P. Vedavathi’s paper on women programmes In the second session on Sri Vikash Jha spoke in radio. She also chaired the session. Sri P.S. on the grand literary world of Harimohan Jha. Bhatt presented paper on humour in radio. After him Sri Panchanan Mishra threw light on Sri Malladi Suribabau demonstrated the the literary journey of Mahamahopadhayay. devotional literature popularised by radio in Dr. Keshkar Jha introduced the next session. bhakthi ranjani programmes. Sri V. Gopichand In her presidential address Ms. Madhuri Jha presented paper on agriculture broadcasts. Sri said, “Harimohan Jha was like a gust of wind Kalaga Krishna Mohan presented paper on who organized the Mithila community which light music in radio. was abused.” On the second day Sri Taranand The afternoon session, was chaired by Dr. Sada chaired the session and Sri Vishwanath K.B. Gopalam, and Smt. Munjuluri Krishna Jha and Sri Amlendu Shekhar read their Kumari and Sri Sammeta Naga Malleswara Rao papers. Dr. Narendra Jha presented his paper presented their papers. The seminar came to on “Manipadm lok katha ke malakar”. Sri an end with closing remarks by chief guest, Sri. Taranand Sada also said that seminars and K.V. Ramanachari, Advisor to Telangana Govt. programs like this can strengthen the social and Dr. Gopi expressed his pleasure over the success cultural heritage. In the third session chaired by 58 Annual Report 2017-18 Sri KP Yadav, three noted scholars, Sri Ashok, Chhotray’s life as a writer and cultural activist, Sri Krishna Mohan Thakur and Sri Narayan Biyotprajna Tripathy, fiction writer and film presented their papers. maker presented panoramic snapshots of the maestro’s life. Veteran film maker, actor and Birth Centenary political figure, Prashanta Nanda spoke about Seminar his personal intimacy with the great playwright. 17 September 2017, Bhubaneswar Scholar and the former head of the Odia Department of , Sanghamitra A birth centenary seminar was organized Mishra presented her paper on the thematic on Gopal Chhotray on 17 September 2017 at varieties and multi-folded styles of Chhotray’s Bhubaneswar. Sri paid his tribute play. Presiding on the session veteran playwright to Chhotray while inaugurating the birth and film personality reminded the centenary celebration of the renowned Odia audience that there will be no second Gopal playwright, fiction writer, poet, Padmashri Chhotray in any part of the world. awardee and legendary cultural icon. In In the post lunch session, playwright and the inaugural session, Secretary of Sahitya scholar Prof. Bijay Kumar Satpathy spoke Akademi, Dr. K. Sreenivasrao welcomed the about the autobiography of Chhotray. Veteran guests and Gaurahari Das, the Convener of journalist Prashanta Patnaik added that Odia Advisory Board introduced the basic Chhotray was a classic blend of intellectual theme of the seminar to the audience. In the intensity and general sensibilities. Presenting Keynote address, Sumanyu Satpathy, eminent the concluding remarks on the seminar scholar and critic, outlined the varieties and renowned poet, fiction writer and celebrity vitalities of Gopal Chhotray’s works. Veteran lyricist, also the son of Gopal Chhotray, Sri theatre personality Ananta Mohapatra presided presented an outstanding over the inaugural session. In his presidential personal narrative on his father’s life and address Mahapatra described Gopal Chhotray literature. The concluding session was chaired as the biggest iconoclast of his time. Gautam by Prafulla Kumar Mohanty. In his presidential Paul proposed the official vote of thanks. address Mohanty analyzed the unique dramatic The first session of the seminar began language of Chhotray. Vote of thanks was with the display of a documentary film on proposed by Banoj Tripathy. Chhotray’s life and works. Talking about Gopal Former president of Sahitya Akademi Ramakant Rath, fictionist , Dhira Biswal, Adhyapak Biswaranjan, Rajendra Kishore Panda and many more writers were present in the event.

Seminar on Goutama Buddha 20 and 21 September 2017, In collaboration with J.K.C. College, Guntur, a two-day Seminar on Goutama Buddha was L-R : Sumanyu Satapathy, K. Sreenivasarao, Manoj Mitra, organized — Reflections on Ananta Mahapatra, Gourahari Das and Culture on 20 and 21 September 20017 at Annual Report 2017-18 59 J.K.C. College auditorium, Ring Road, Guntur. Siddhartha to Buddha. Sri Penugonda In the inaugural session Sri S.P. Lakshminarayana, in his retrospection, Mahalingeshwar, Regional Secretary, Sahitya showcased the best paper presentations of the Akademi welcomed the guests and participants seminar. Dr. Papineni Sivasankar chaired the of the programme. Dr. N. Gopi, Convener of session and concluded in his remarks that the Sahitya Akademi’s Telugu Advisory Board, two-day seminar was a great success. presided over the function and delivered the introductory address. Seminar on Tamil Poetics & Prosody October 4-5, 2017, Puducherry Sri Mandali Buddha Prasad, Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly was In collaboration with Puducherry Tamil the Chief Guest of the function. Sangam, a two-day seminar on ‘Tamil Poetics & Prosody’ was organized on 4 – 5 October Dr. Papineni Sivasankar, member of 2017 at the Tamil Sangam, Puducherry. Sri Telugu Advisory Board of Sahitya Akademi A.S. Ilangovan, Officer-in-Charge, Sahitya and Sahitya Akademi Awardee, delivered the Akademi, Chennai, delivered the welcome keynote address. address. Prof. K. Nachimuthu, Convener, Tamil The first session was chaired by Sri Kurra Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, delivered Jitendra Babu, and Sri Borra Govardhan and the presidential address mentioning the salient Rayadurgam presented papers. features of prosody and poetics. Dr. Rachapalem Chandrasekhara Reddy Dr. R. Sambath, General Council Member, presided over the second session, and Smt. Sahitya Akademi, mentioned that poetry is Y. Prasanthi and Sri Emani Sivanagireddy the finest genre of literature. Sri V. Muthu, presented papers in this session. President, Puducherry Tamil Sangam, delivered In the evening, in the Kavisandhi the inaugural address. Dr. Porko, Former Vice- programme, Sri Bandla Madhava Rao recited Chancellor, University of Madras, delivered an his poems. erudite keynote address. The first session was chaired by Prof. Y. On the second day – the third session Manikandan who presented a paper on the was chaired by Dr. Vavilala Subbarao, and contribution of foreigners to Tamil prosody. Prof. Challapalli Swaruparani and Sri G.V. Sri Gnanasundaram said that Ullurai (the Subrahmanyam presented their papers. Dr. Y. Mallikarjunarao presided over the fourth session, and Dr. Nallapaneni Vijayalakshmi and Dr. Vaddepalli Srinivas presented papers. The fifth session was chaired by Dr. Vijay Koganti, and Dr. Pingali Venkata Krishnarao, Dr. Nutakki Satish and Sri Liyakhat Ali Bodhi presented papers. Prof. was the Chief Guest of the valedictory session. He explained Dr. R. Sambath delivering introductory remarks in the the reason behind the great journey from seminar on Tamil Poetics and Prosody 60 Annual Report 2017-18 inset simile) and Iraichi (underlying motif) on Sudharakyug, and on Pandityug. Papers in are poetic beauties that enrich Tamil poetry. the third session were focused on the Gandhian Dr. Carlos Thamizhavan chaired the second era, Ms Sejal Shah presented her paper on session. Sri Jawahar, Jayalalitha and Sri Gandhian era and modern age. Sri Paresh Rajarathinam presented their papers. The third Nayak on Adhunikata-Aadiyug, and Ms Usha session was chaired by Sri Vijayavenugopal. Upadhyay on Anuadhunikata presented their Sri N. Manoharan, Ms. A. Mohana and Sri papers in the last session. Sri Hemant Dave Kandasamy presented their papers. made concluding remarks. Sri Prafull Rawal, The fourth session was chaired by Prof. Indra Secretary, Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, proposed Manuel. She presented a paper on ‘Meyppaadu’ a vote of thanks. in Tamil poetics. Sri Thirugnanasambandam and Sri R. Jayaraman presented papers. Seminar on Post Modern Trends in The fifth session was chaired by Sri K. Bodo Literature Panjangam who presented a paper on women 5 November 2017, Assam poetesses and poetics. Dr. R. Kamarasu In collaboration with Bodo Department presented a paper on oral tradition of singing and poetics. Sri Sundara Murugan, Member, Tamil Teachers’ Association, Basugaon College, a Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, delivered one-day seminar on “Post Modern Trends in the welcome address in valedictory session. Sri Bodo Literature” was organized on 5 November Seenu Mohandas chaired this session. Sri M.L. 2017 at Basugaon College, Assam. Thangappa, eminent children’s writer and a The Inaugural session of the seminar was noted poet, delivered the valedictory address. chaired by eminent Bodo writer and President Sri Pa. Thirunavukkarasu, Vice-President, of the Bodo Department Teachers’ Association, Puducherry Tamil Sangam, proposed a vote of Tulan Mochahary. The Convener of Bodo thanks. Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, Premananda Muchhahary delivered the welcome as well Seminar On Yug Ka Sahityashastra as the introductory Speech. Renowned Bodo October 13-14, 2017, poet and Sahitya Akademi awardee Anil Boro attended the session as Chief Guest. Bhupen Sahitya Akademi and Gujarati Sahitya Narzaree, Head, Department of Bodo, Gauhati Parishad jointly organized a two-day seminar on Yug ka Sahityashastra (Poetics Era-wise) at the Parishad in Ahmedabad on 13-14 October 2017. Sri , Convener, Gujarati Advisory Board, and Prof. Chandrakant Topiwala, eminent Gujarati poet and critic, in their introductory remarks said that discussing poetics of era-wise would certainly be helpful to understand the tradition of Gujarati literature and criticism. In the first session, Sri Abhay Doshi and Sri Hasu Yagnik presented their papers. Second session included L-R : Premananda Machahary, Anil Boro, Ranen Ch. three papers - on Modern age, Ms Urvi Tewar Mochahary, Bhupen Narzaree Annual Report 2017-18 61 University, also attended the programme as the of Samar Sen, the iconic editor of The Frontier. Guest of Honour. Samar Sen, along with Subhas The Keynote address was delivered by Anjali Mukhopadhyay, belonged to the second Daimari. Ranen Ch. Muchahary, Principal, generation of modern Bengali poets. He gave Basugaon College, proposed the vote of thanks. up poetry fairly early, however, and devoted The first technical session of the seminar the better part of his later life to Marxist was chaired by Anil Boro. In the session, politics and journalism. He was the Editor of papers were presented by Adaram Basumatary, the leftist newspaper The Frontier, published Nareswar Narzary, Rita Boro and Sunil Phukan from Kolkata, which was banned during the Basumatary. Emergency. The second session of the seminar was The first two sessions mainly focused on the chaired by Nareswar Narzary. Papers were poetry of Samar Sen. The speakers of the first presented by Indira Boro, Nijwm Narzary, session was Debabrata Panda and Joya Mitra Pramatesh Basumatary and Ranen Ch. with Sourin Bhattacharya in the chair. Mochahary. In the second session, Himabanta Bandyopadhyay and Sutapa Sengupta spoke on Samar Sen Birth Centenary Seminar post modernism of the poetry of Samar Sen, 6-7 November 2017, Kolkata with Sabyasachi Deb in the chair. A birth centenary seminar on Samar Sen, The speakers of the third session were Asish an eminent poet and journalist was organized Kumar Lahiri and Tarun Ganguli with Timir on 6-7 November 2017, at Kolkata. In the Basu, Editor of The Frontier in the chair. inaugural session, Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay, In the fourth session papers were presented Convener of Bengali Advisory Board, delivered by Kaushik Guha, Arun Som and Pulak Chanda the introductory address. The keynote address with Kaushik Guha in the chair. was delivered by Professor Swapan Chakravorty In the fifth session, papers were presented with Professor Amiya Dev in the chair. Sri by Anil Acharya and Ratan Khasnabis with Gautam Paul, while delivering the welcome Dipendu Chakraborty in the chair. address, spoke briefly on the life and activities Ismail Meeruthi birth Centenary Seminar November 11, 2017, New Delhi

On November 11, 2017, a one-day seminar was organized on 100th anniversary year of the Ismail Meerthi, a prominent Urdu poet of Urdu, Akademi Sabha, New Delhi. Presiding over the inaugural session of the seminar, prominent commentator of Urdu, Prof. Gopi Chand Narang said that Ismail Meeruthi is L-R : Swapan Chakravorty, Amiya Dev and compiled by the founders of Urdu. Secretary, Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay Dr. K. Sreenivasarao welcomed the guests and 62 Annual Report 2017-18 scholars and presented a short biography of Ismail Maerathi. Sri Chandrabhan Khayal, Convener of Akademi’s Urdu Advisory Board, introduced the guests and highlighted the poetry of Ismail Meeruthi. Urdu’s renowned commentator and scholar, Mr. Hakkani al-Qasmi highlighted various aspects of Ismail Meeruthi’s poetry and various aspects of his personality. The first session of the seminar was chaired by Prof. Shafay Qidawai, and Nand Kishore L-R : Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, Bina Thakur Vikram, Faseen Azaz and Riaz Ahmed and Shailendra Kumar Jha presented their articles. Second and final session was presided by Prof. Shezad Anjum, of honour. Chairing the inaugural session, Prof. and Farku Arghli, Jameel Akhtar and Danish Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, Sahitya Elahabadi presented their articles. Akademi said, ‘I haven’t read Vysa Ji directly but whatever I could read on him, I found him Upendra Nath Jha Vyas Birth in the ranks of timeless personalities.’ Vivekand Jha, President Chetna Samiti, proposed the vote Centenary Seminar of thanks. November 12-13, 2017, First Session of the seminar was chaired by Dr Vasuki Nath Jha. Satyandra Kumar Jha, Shiv In collaboration with Chetna Samiti, Patna, Prasad Yadav and Pankaj Parashar presented a two-day seminar on Upendra Nath Jha Vyas papers. Second session of the seminar was was organized on 12-13 November, 2017 at the chaired by Veena karna, while Muralidhar Jha Vidyapati Bhawan in Patna to commemorate and Ashok Avichal presented their papers. the birth centenary of Upendra Nath Jha Vyas, Third session of the seminar was chaired by eminent Maithili writer. In the welcome speech, Vivekanad Thakur, while Ajit Mishra, Manjar Dr. Devendra Kumar Devesh highlighted the Suleman and Ajit Azad presented their papers. recent activities of the Akademi. The seminar Fourth, and the last session of the seminar, was was inaugurated by Sri. Govind Jha, noted chaired by Premlata Prem. Prof. Naresh Mohan writer and linguist. Delivering his inaugural Jha and Indira Jha read their papers. speech, Sri. Govind Jha said that Upendra Nath Jha’s contribution to the field of Maithili Seminar-Cum-Reading Session literature is commendable. Prof. Bina Thakur, Convener, Maithili Advisory Board, Sahitya on “The Evolution of Children’s Akademi delivered the introductory speech. Literature” She spoke on the personality and works of Vyas. November 15-16, 2017 Devendra Jha presented the keynote speech. Extolling Vyas Ji as a great writer he presented On the second day of the Bal Sahitya his remarks on the writings and translations by Puraskar Presentation ceremony, Sahitya him. Shailendra Kumar Jha, famous Maithili Akademi organized a seminar-cum-reading writer and son of Upendra Jha Vyas was the guest on “The Evolution of Children’s Literature” Annual Report 2017-18 63 at Indian Medical Association Hall, Hindi translations. The session was chaired Road, Governerpet, Opposite Swarna Palace, by Prof. N. Gopi. He appreciated the efforts Vijayawada. Welcoming the dignitaries undertaken by the concerned poets in their and participants of the Seminar, Dr. K. respective languages. The session ended with Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi said a vote of thanks by Ms. Renu Mohan Bhan. “Children’s Literature has always been part and On November 16, 2017, the second day of the parcel of every civilization on the earth.” He seminar, Ms. Renu Mohan Bhan welcomed expressed that children’s literature has been the audience and participants and invited the considered as a great tool for the enrichment of chair and paper readers of the first session. The knowledge. session was chaired by Mrs. M. Krishnakumari, renowned children writer in Telugu and Retd. Prof. N. Gopi, Convener, Telugu Advisory Director, All India Radio, Vijayawada. Mr. Tapan Board, Sahitya Akademi, while giving his Bandhopadyay (Bengali), D. introductory remarks, emphasized that (Sanskrit), Sri Datta Naik (Konkani), and Dr. present day children’s writers should update Jodhachandra Sanasam (Manipuri) expressed their knowledge in terms of scientific and their views and experiences in their writings. technological changes. He said that children’s Mrs. M. Krishnakumari said “The journey of literature was culturally enriched and one must Telugu children literature from punditry to try all possible ways to inculcate the habit of populism was not as smooth as a cakewalk.” reading among children. Guest of Honour, Sri Tapan Bandyopadhyayay said that today’s Jonnalagadda Rajagopala Rao, eminent Telugu writers and poets are trying to create innovative writer was not able to attend the programme writings so that youngsters are attracted to due to unavoidable circumstances and his literature. Konkani writer Sri Dutta Naik said message was read by Ms. Renu Mohan Bhan, that children’s literature in Konkani has a Deputy Secretary, Sahitya Akademi. President long tradition starting from the folklore. Prof. of Sahitya Akademi. Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Jodhachandra Sanasam said that children’s Tiwari, in his presidential address, said that literature should be designed to convey the children’s literature was developed in the literary values, attitudes and information necessary for heritage of the world through oral tradition. He children within their cultures. D. Ramakrishna emphasized that current smart phone addicted highlighted the efforts made by the Sanskrit generation posed a major challenge to writers, writers for enriching children literature. especially children’s writers, as they demanded The second session was chaired by Mr. K. a different fare, making it mandatory for writers Sreekumar. Eminent scholars like Sri Paidimarri to keep pace with their changing tastes. This Ramakrishna (Telugu), Aravind Chokkadi session ended with the concluding remarks by (Kannada), Bulaki Sharma (Rajasthani) and Prof. Chandrashekhar Kambar, Vice-president, Shalu Kaur (Punjabi) presented their views Sahitya Akademi. The inaugural ceremony was on the evolution of Children’s Literature in followed by Poetry Reading Session, where Mr. the respective languages. Telugu scholar, Sri P. Mohan (Telugu), Mr. M. Murugesh (Tamil), Paidimiri Ramakrishna presented valuable Ano Bramha (Bodo), Kaushalendra Panday information related to evolution of children’s (Hindi), Uday Kumar Sarma (Assamese), Aba literature in Telugu. Kannada writer, Sri Govind Mahajan (Marathi), Phool Chand Aravinda Chokkadi said that this was a Jha Praveen (Maithili) recited poetry in their challenging condition for the writers of children respective languages as well in English and literature and that we should go for a new 64 Annual Report 2017-18 innovative approach to reach children. Punjabi , noted scholar from Jharkhand, writer, Ms. Shalu Kaur discussed the challenges claimed that tribal tradition is a trajectory faced by children and the possible means to be path. The third session was chaired by Vinayak adopted for the overall development of children. Tumramand and it focussed on poetry of tribal The third session focusing on story reading was literature. The participants in this session chaired by Mini Srinivasan. Mr. M. Harikishan included Narendra Debabarma (Kokborok), (Telugu), M. Kalaivanan (Tamil), Ishvar Parmar Streamlet Dkhar (Khasi), Ushakiran Aatram (Gujarti) and Priyesh Dixit (Hindi) presented (Gondi), Pushpa Gavit (Bhilli), Veera Rathod (Gormati) and Vasant Kanake (Kolami). The beautiful stories related to children in their fourth session on the second day of the seminar respective languages. The last session Poet’s was chaired by Chandrakanta Murasingh, and Meet was chaired by K. Sivareddy, eminent Dr Suresh Salvi and Dr Mahendra Mishra Telugu poet. Mr. Belagam Bheemeswararao presented their papers. Dr Mahendra Mishra (Telugu), H.S. Baykod (Kannada), Sreedharan chaired the fifth session in which Kesharilal Unni (Malayalam), Hundaraj Balwani (Sindhi), Verma, Sivaramkrishna and A. Asad Raza (Urdu), Sandeep Sufi (Dogri), Chellaperumal presented their papers. The sixth Bhupendra Adhikari (Nepali), Subodh Hansda session was chaired by Sakti Sivaramakrihna, (Santali), Sunamani Rout (Odia) recited their and Sri H.C. Borligaiah presented his paper. poems in their respective languages followed by In the seventh and last session of the seminar, Hindi/English translations. poems were recited by Sri Hira Moy (Chakma), Sri Santosh Picha (Pawra) and Sri Ramgopal Seminar on Tribal Literature of India Bhilawekar (Korku). November 25-26, 2017, Mumbai Seminar on Sagar Sahitya A two-day national seminar on Tribal December 2-3, 2017, Literature of India: Nature and Traditions was organized at the Akademi premises in Mumbai In collaboration with Vivekanand Research on 25-26 November 2017. In the inaugural and Training Institute of Mandvi, Balvant session, Dr K. Sreenivasarao welcomed the Parekh Centre of , Sarojabahen J. participants and the audience. Dr Kapil Tiwari, Vaishnav Smarak Trust of Anjar, Dr Jayant scholar in Indian folklore and tribal literature, Khatri Smarak Sahita Sabha and Sansmruti of in his inaugural address proclaimed that the Bhuj, and Bhojay Sarvodaya Trust, a two-day tribal literature is diminishing gradually by seminar on Sagar Sahitya: from Kachchh to losing its script and thus losing its identity. The Konkan was organized at Bhuj on 2-3 December keynote address was delivered by Dr Pramod 2017. Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari chaired Munghate who talked about various challenges the inaugural session of the seminar, and Prof. of tribal communities. Radhavallabh Tripathi, Convener, Sanskrit The first session of the seminar was chaired Advisory Board, delivered the keynote address. by Prof. H.C. Borlingaiah, noted scholar from Karnataka. The paper readers in this session Prof. Sitanshu Yashaschandra, Convener, were scholars Ujjal Paogam, Sukhvilas Barma Gujarati Advisory Board, made the introductory and Bishweswar Basumatary. The second remarks. Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi spoke session was chaired by Dr Kesharilal Verma. Dr of the sea as depicted in . Vinayak Tumram, Member, Marathi Advisory Finally, Sri Gordhan Patel “Kavi” proposed a Board, Sahitya Akademi, presented his paper. vote of thanks. Annual Report 2017-18 65 Sri Mohan Gehani, renowned Sindhi writer, Soren was organized on 03 December 2017 chaired the first session, and Dr Adya Saxena, at Conference Hall, M.P.C (Autonomous) Ms Celsa Pinto (Konkani) and Sri Hemant College, . Sri Thakur Das Soren, Samant (Marathi) presented their papers. Prof. younger brother of Sunaram Soren, inaugurated Shirish Panchal chaired the second session, the seminar. Sri Devendra Kumar Devesh, and Sri (Gujarati) and Sri welcomed the participants and audience. In Vilas Naik (Marathi) shared their views. The his inaugural address Sri Thakur Das Soren third session was chaired by Dr Adya Saxena, said that Sunaram Soren has made an immense and Sri Pandurang Phaladesai (Konkani), Sri contribution towards the development of tribal Chandrakant Meher (Marathi) and Dr Jetho people of Mayurbhanj, as well as of Odisha. The inaugural session was chaired by Sri Kritibas Lalwani (Sindhi) presented their papers. Sri Sahu, Principal, M.P.C. College, Baripada. Kirti Khatri, Editor, Kachchh Mitra, chaired Sri Gangadhar Hansdah, Convener, Santali the next session, and Sri Ramanik Someshwar, Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, delivered Member Gujarati Advisory Board, shared his the keynote address and said that Sunaram views. Sri Vinesh Antani, eminent Gujarati Soren’s endeavors towards the development of writer, chaired the last session which was a tribal people extended to the whole of Odisha. sequel of the previous one. Dr Adya Saxena and Sri Sangel Singh Soren, son of Sunaram Soren, Dr Darshana Dholakia shared their views in was the guest of honour on the occasion. Sri this session. Prof. Shirish Panchal delivered the Kritibas Sahu, spoke about Sunaram Soren’s valedictory address. political and social activities in brief. Smt.

L-R : Hemant Samant, Pandurang Phaldessai, L-R: Gangadhar Hansdah, Thakur Das Soren, Mohan Gehani and Adya Saxena Kritibas Sahu and Sangel Singh Soren

Raimani Marandi, Associate Professor of Sunaram Soren Birth Centenary History, M.P.C College, Baripada proposed Seminar a vote of thanks. First Session of the seminar December 3, 2017, Baripada was chaired by Sri Hansda, renowned Santali poet and writer, and three scholars, Sri Purna In collaboration with M.P.C. (Autonomous) Charan Hembram, Sri Laxman Marandi and College, Baripada, a one-day seminar to Sri Dasharathi Soren presented their papers. commemorate the Birth Centenary of Sunaram Sri Chaitanya Prasad Majhi in his presidential 66 Annual Report 2017-18 address thanked Sahitya Akademi for Culture’ and chaired by Prof Surya Prasad organizing such a seminar. The second session Dixit, two noted scholars, Dr Meenakshi Faith of the seminar was chaired by, Sri Chaitanya Paul and Dr Vidya Vindu Singh, presented Prasad Majhi, renowned Santali fiction writer their papers. Prof Surya Prasad Dixit stated that and novelist. Three scholars, Sri Sobhanath folksongs are not something which exist only in Beshra, Sri Ramdas Murmu and Sri Budhram villages or tribal areas but they exist in our daily Marandi presented their papers. lives through birth and death rituals, marriage and other important social gatherings. He Seminar on Folklore further added that folksongs keep alive sixteen December 4-5, 2017, Jammu samskaras, social rights and all aspects of social life. Dr Meenakshi stated that folksongs are part In collaboration with the J & K Academy and parcel of all cultures of India irrespective of Art, Culture and Languages, a two-day of other marks of identity. She added that Seminar on Folklore was organized at the K.L. folksongs are not relics to be recalled but are Saigal Hall in Jammu on December 4-5, 2017. lived experiences spread over centuries. Dr In the inaugural session, Dr S. Rajmohan, Vidya Vindu Singh stated that folksongs and Deputy Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, welcomed Indian cultural traditions are wedded together the participants and audience. Dr Aziz Hajini, and folksongs by nature are energetic and they Secretary, J & K Academy of Art, Culture and spread dynamism according to each occasion. Languages, who was the Guest of Honour, In the second session devoted to ‘Folktales and thanked the Akademi and unveiled the theme Modern Adaptations’ and chaired by Prof Lalit of the Seminar. Mangotra, three noted scholars Dr Joginder In his speech he stated that folklore is the Singh Kairon, Dr Gajadan Charan and Sri reservoir of timeless wisdom and opined that Rahman Abbas, presented their papers. In his onslaught on native traditions unleashed by speech, Prof Lalit Mangotra stated that folktales the rampant and senseless globalizations has emerge from real life experiences and are not ensured that people pay very little attention and imaginative and they are not fixed or stationary time to indigenous systems of knowledge. In but are rivers of continuity. They exist in the his keynote address, Sri Mohan Singh, eminent sub-consciousness of people and adaptations of Dogri poet and playwright, stated that folklore folktales of yore are nothing but retelling them is the expression of earth and people. These in the current setting. Dr Joginer Singh Kairon expressions get captured and portrayed in in his paper stated that folklore is eternal and folktales, folksongs and folk art forms. He said never dies. He recalled how folktales narrated that we should remember that loss of folklore of in ancient texts of the world including Bible are a community is loss of history and cultural roots. being retold over centuries and will be retold In his Presidential address, Dr Mohd Zaman according to demands of each community Azurdah, Convener, Northern Regional Board, and occasion. Dr Gajadan Charan in his paper Sahitya Akademi, stated that India is a treasure stated that much of folk literature of Rajasthan trove of practical wisdom contained in folk remain unwritten, hidden from public view and traditions and thanked Sahitya Akademi and yet is part of everyday life unlike folk literature J & K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and folktales of other communities. Sri for organizing the Seminar. In the first session Rahman Abbas posed a question in the light of devoted to ‘The Role of Folksongs in Preserving papers presented through the day - Are stories Annual Report 2017-18 67 different from folktales? He stated that folktales Prof Chandrakant Patil presented their papers. change constantly and are adapted constantly. The second session was focused on Prabhakar They cannot have single author since they are Machave as a prose writer. Sri Rajendra carried collectively and each generation add Upadhyay, Sri Aarsu and Sri Bharat Bharadwaj something to the existing ones through real read out their papers in the session. Charing life experiences. In the third session devoted the session, Prof. Gangaprasad Vimal said that to ‘Folksongs and Creation Myths’ and chaired Machave Ji was a storehouse of knowledge and by Prof Mohd. Zaman Azurdah, two noted creativity. Sri Anupam, Editor (Hindi), Sahitya scholars, Khalid Hussain and Shaad presented Akademi proposed the vote of thanks. their papers. In the fourth session devoted to ‘Folklore as a Source of History and Storytelling’ Seminar on Cultural Sensibility and chaired by Prof Haridutt Sharma, four and Creativity: Emerging Trends in noted scholars, Sri Dhian Singh, Prof Mahesh Sharma, Sri Jagdish Piyush and Sri Farooq Indian Literature Fayaz, presented their papers. December 7-9, 2017, Wardha In collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi Prabhakar Machve Birth Centenary Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha Seminar a three-day seminar on “Cultural Sensibility December 6, 2017, New Delhi and Creativity: Emerging Trends in Indian Literature” was organized on 7-9 December A one-day seminar on 6 December 2017 2017 at Wardha. The seminar was inaugurated at Akademi Auditorium, New Delhi was by Prof. G. Gopinathan, former VC M.G. organized to commemorate the birth centenary Antarrashtriya Vishwavidyalaya. The inaugural of Prabhakar Machave, eminent Hindi writer. session was chaired by Prof. Girishwar Mishra, Welcoming the guest, Dr K. Sreenivasarao Vice Chancellor, M.G.A.H.V. Sri Ajay Kumar informed that Prabhakar Machave was Sharma, Assistant Editor, Sahitya Akademi not an individual but an institution. In his welcomed the guests, participants and introductory speech Dr Surya Prasad Dixit, audience, while Prof. Anand Vardhan Sharma, Convener, Hindi Advisory Board, Sahitya Pro-VC M.G.A.H.V welcomed on behalf of Akademi said that Machave Ji was a multi- the University. Dr. Preeti Sagar, Dean, School dimensional personality. The chief guest of of Literature, M.G.A.H.V proposed a vote of the event was Dr Ramdarash Mishra, famous thanks. The session was conducted by Dr. K. Hindi poet and writer. He said that Machaveji K. Singh. Chairing the session Prof. Girishwar was an experimental writer. Ms Chetna Kohli, Mishra said that Literature carves the culture daughter of Machave Ji was the guest of honour. and culture creates the literature. Prof. Ramji Prof Indranath Chaudhry, Hindi critic, said Tiwari in his inaugural address said that that Machave was outspoken. Prof. Vishwanath sensibility of a writer and a common man Prasad Tiwari, President, Sahitya Akademi also is different. Prof. G. Gopinath in his speech pointed out that Machave Ji wrote continuously. said that literature has in essence the details The first session, which had its focus on “Poetic of unity and diversity. The second session on personality of Prabhakar Machave’” was the third day was chaired by Prof. Devraj. Dr. chaired by Khare, poet, translator and Mishra, Dr. C. Kameshwari journalist. In this session, Sri Prayag Shukla and and Prof Kripashankar Chaubey presented 68 Annual Report 2017-18 L-R: Girishwar Mishra, Ashok Kumar Tripathi, Harmeet Singh Bedi, Ramji Tiwari and K. K. Singh their papers. Dr. Ramanuj Asthana conducted poetry and life were not separate. the session. The valedictory session on the third Prof S. Japhet, the Vice-Chancellor of day was chaired by Prof Girishwar Mishra, Bengaluru Central University, said that the VC MGAV. He said that various literatures university is happy to collaborate with the written in different languages is an identity of Akademi in organizing the seminar on Adiga. our academics, culture and creativity. Dr. Har Mahendra Singh and Prof. Ramji Tiwari spoke Dr. Sirpi Balasubramanyam, eminent Tamil on the development of Hindi and the role of Poet, who inaugurated the seminar said that Wardha in this regard. Dr. Ashok Nath Tripathi, Adiga was neither a leftist nor a rightist. Dr. Assistant Prof., conducted the concluding Narahalli Balasubramanya, Kannada critic, in session. A vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. his keynote address, said that Adiga’s poetry K.K Singh. is more relevant today than ever before. Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar, Jnanpith awardee and eminent Kannada writer, in his presidential Birth Centenary Seminar on address called Adiga a saint poet. Sri S.P. M. Gopalakrishna Adiga Mahalingeshwar, Regional Secretary, Sahitya 06-07 January 2018, Bangalore Akademi, R.O., Bengaluru, proposed a Vote of Thanks. Mogeri Gopalakrishna Adiga or better known as Adiga in the Kannada Literary world The first session began with Dr H.S. is one among the great Kannada poets of the Shivaprakash, eminent poet and dramatist in 20th Century. He brought in a new vigour and the chair. Dr. Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay. Dr. revolution in the field of Kannada poetry. A Govinda Kajarekar, the noted Marathi poet two-day seminar was organized to pay tribute and Prof. K.G. Sankara Pillai, noted Malayalam to the poet. poet presented their papers. The seminar began with a welcome address Second session began with Dr. Siddhaling by the Secretary of Sahitya Akademi, Dr. K. Pattanshetti in the chair. Prof. O.L. Sreenivasarao. While welcoming the gathering Nagabhushana Swamy and Sri S. Diwakar, he said that Adiga was a poet for whom, his presented their papers. Annual Report 2017-18 69 in , at its auditorium, on 24-25, January 2018. At the outset, Krishna Kimbahune welcomed the guest, participants and the audience. Vasdev Mohi in his inaugural address emphasized upon Ghazals in Sindhi literature. Laxman Dubey, Arjan Hasid, Dholan Rahi depicted romantism in their Ghazals while contemporaries like Prem Prakash, Namdev Tarachandani, Nand Zaveri gave life to the poetry in Sindhi literature. Prem Prakash delivered the presidential address in L-R: Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar, Prof. S. Japhet, Dr. Chandrasekhara Kambara, Sirpi Balasubramaniam, the inaugural session. Dr. Narahalli Balasubramanya and Dr. K. Sreenivasarao The first session of the seminar was chaired Third session began with Dr. H.S. by Namdev Tarachandani while Govardhan Raghavendra Rao in the chair. Prof. U.H. Sharma ‘Ghayal’, Hundraj Balwani and Mohan Ganesh, Kannada critic, Prof. C. Naganna and Gehani reviewed the artistic expressions in the Ms. Krishna Manavalli presented papers in this writings of Arjan Hasid, Tara Mirchandani and session. Kala Prakash respectively. Fourth session had Dr. G.S. Siddhalingaiah Mohan Gehani chaired the second session. in the chair. Noted critic Sri S.R. Vijayashankar Kaladhar Mutwa reviewed the writings of and Smt. Tarini Subhadayini presented their Lakhmi Khilani. Jaya Jadwani reviewed Vasdev papers. Fifth session began with eminent poet Mohi’s writings which are futuristic but still and critic, Dr. H.S. Venkateshamurthy, in the holds the human values. The literature of Prem chair. Dr. Basavaraja Donur presented his paper. Prakash was assessed by Rashmi Ramani. Sixth session began with Dr. T.P.Ashoka, The third session of the seminar was chaired Sahitya Akademi award winning Kannada by Jetho Lalwani and papers were presented by writer in the chair. Dr. M.S. Ashadevi and Rashmi Ramani and Vinod Asudani. Prof. H. Dandappa presented their papers. The fourth session on the second day of The valedictory session began with eminent the seminar involved the papers by Harish dramatist, Jnanpith awardee Sri Karamchandani, Namdev Tarachandani and in the chair. Dr. Giraddi Govindaraj, in his Kamla Goklani while Govardhan Sharma valedictory address, said that Adiga’s poetry is very significant because it has got the smell of the earth. After this, the documentary on Adiga produced by Sahitya Akademi and directed by Girish Karnad was screened.

Seminar on Artistic Expressions in Sindhi Literature January 24-25, 2018, Mumbai

Regional Office, Mumbai, organized a two- day Sindhi seminar on Artistic Expressions A session of the seminar in progress 70 Annual Report 2017-18 ‘Ghayal’ chaired the session. performing well than English medium students. The fifth session of the seminar was chaired Sri. Sashikumar from Kannada explained in by Kamla Goklani. Namdev Tarachandani detail the various problems in scientific field, presented his paper on the writings of Hero especially in communication. Shewkani. Laxman Dubey’s poetic aspects were The second session was Science and revealed by Khiman Mulani. Renaissance. Dr. K.Muralidharan, Trust The sixth and concluding session of the member welcomed the speakers and gathering. seminar was chaired by Hundraj Balwani. Sri. Jatindra Kumar Naik, from Odisha Sandhya Kundnani reviewed Gope Kamal’s explained how science came into literature. Ghazals. Vimmi Sadarangani expressed her Dr. M.R. Raghava Warrior explained how analysis on the artistic expressions in the knowledge gets distorted while passing through writings of Namdev Tarachandani while one generation to other. Laxman Dubey gave his insight on the writings In the session Science, Intellectual of Nand Jhaveri. The concluding remarks were Discourses, Renaissance: harmony Sri. K.S. delivered by Prem Prakash who expressed his Venkitachalam welcomed the gathering. Sri. gratitude to all the participating scholars and G.Umamaheswar Rao and Dr M.V. Narayan thanked them for covering all the genres of presented their papers. artistic expression in their respective papers. Krishna Kimbahune delivered a vote of thanks. Symposium on Govinda Pai 19 May 2017, Kasargod National Seminar on Science, The regional office at Bengaluru, in Language and Renaissance association with the Rashtrakavi Govinda 02 February 2018, Tirur Pai Memorial Trust, organized a daylong symposium on Universalism in Govinda Pai’s A one-day seminar was organized jointly literature at Kasargod on May 19, 2017. In the by Sahitya Akademi and Thunchan Memorial inaugural session, Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar Trust, Tirur on February 2, 2018. The theme welcomed the participants and audience. Sri M. of the seminar was Science, Language, and Veerappa Moily, eminent author and Chairman Renaissance. of the Trust inaugurated the symposium and Sri. S.P. Mahalingeshwar, Regional Secretary, talked about the vision of Govinda Pai. In Sahitya Akademi, Bengaluru welcomed the his Keynote address, Dr Vivek Rai, eminent gathering. Sri. C. Radhakrishnan, well known Malayalam writer and Akademi Award Winner chaired the inaugural session. Sri. Babu Joseph, former Vice-Chancellor, Kochi University, inaugurated the session. In the session on Science and Language, Sri. K.P Ramanunni welcomed the gathering. Presenting his paper Sri. Sethuraman, IPS said that the students studying in mother tongue are Dr. Veerappa Moily delivering the inaugural address Annual Report 2017-18 71 scholar, talked about the universalism as well Manipuri Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi as creative aspects of Govinda Pai’s works. In talked about the importance of organizing a his Presidential address, Sri Giraddi Govinda symposium on Patriotism in Contemporary Raja, eminent Kannada critic, talked about the Manipuri Literature. Raghu Leishangthem, importance and relevance of Sri Govinda Pai’s President, Patriotic Writers Forum, Manipur works. Sri D. K. Chowta, eminent writer, was expressed his thanks to Sahitya Akademi for the Guest of Honour. At the end of the session, allowing them to organize such a symposium Sri Chandrashekhar Kedlaya recited some of as a mark of recognition of Patriotic Writers Govinda Pai’s poems. In the first session, two Forum. Rakesh Naorem, General Secretary, noted scholars, Dr Sathya Narayana Mallipatna Patriotic Writers Forum proposed the vote of and Dr Shivaji Jois presented their papers. In thanks. The first session was chaired by Ph. the second session, two noted scholars, Dr N. Iboyaima Sharma, where three young scholars, Damodara Shetty and Dr B. Rajashekharappa Athokpam Umabati, Soibam Premila Devi presented papers. Sri Ramananda Banari, and Haobijam Nirmala Devi, presented their eminent Kannada poet, delivered the papers. The second session was chaired by valedictory address. Dr Kamalaksha of the Aribam Kumar Sharma. Three young scholars, Trust proposed a vote of thanks. L. Okendro Singh, Kh. Geetarani Devi and Kumari Tongbram Narmada Devi presented Symposium on Patriotism in their papers. Contemporary Manipuri Literature Symposium on 20th century 9 June 2017, Imphal Assamese Novel with special In collaboration with Patriotic Writers Forum Imphal, Manipur, a Symposium Reference to Sadhana of on ‘Patriotism in Contemporary Manipuri Dandinath Kalita Literature’ was organized at the Manipur June 10, 2017, Tezpur Press club, Imphal on June 9, 2017. In the In collaboration with Dandinath Kalita inaugural session, Sri Gautam Paul, Officer- Memorial Trust, a Symposium on 20th century in-Charge, Sahitya Akademi, Regional Assamese Novel with Special Reference to Office, Kolkata welcomed the participants Sadhana of Dandinath Kalita was organized and audience. H. Behari Singh, Convener, on June 10, 2017 at Tezpur, Assam. Dr Mihir Kumar Sahoo, Programme Officer, Sahitya Akademi, Kolkata welcomed the participants and the audience. Madan Sarma, (Acting) Vice– Chancellor, Tezpur University, the chief guest, while delivering the keynote address maintained that though ancient Indian literature abounds in novel-type episodes, the minute analysis of human mind that forms the nucleus of novel came to our literature from the West. Karabi Deka Hazarika, Convener, Assamese Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi chaired the inaugural Raghu Leishangthem delivering introductory remarks session and in her speech briefly narrated the 72 Annual Report 2017-18 initiatives taken by the Akademi towards the Symposium on Nature in Gujarati all-round development of the languages and Poetry literatures of North . Madhuri Kalita July 22, 2017, Vallabh Vidyanagar Choudhury proposed the vote of thanks in the inaugural session. The first session was chaired Regional Office, Mumbai, in collaboration by Sunil Dutta, noted writer and academician. with the Dept of Gujarati, Sardar Patel Participants of this session included Jamuna University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat Sarma Choudhury, Namita Deka, and Arindam organized a symposium on Nature in Gujarati Barkataki. Valedictory address was delivered by Poetry: Romantic, Modern and Environmental Parag Kumar Bhattacharyya. Satish Chandra on 22 July 2017 at the university. The symposium Bhattacharyya, coordinated the programme. was divided into five sessions and had paper Sunil Dutta, before presenting his discourse as presentations, lectures, poetry recitation and chairperson, called upon Geeta Upadhyaya and poetry singing with melodious music. The Mausumi Kandali to express their views on the symposium covered various topics such as deliberations which they did to the satisfaction Nature and Poetry: In context of Indian and of all present in the auditorium. world poetry, medieval Gujarati poetry, modern and post modern poetry, romantic poetry, poetry of Gandhi an era and post Gandhi an Symposium on Nature and era, environmental poetry in Gujarati folk Culture in Bodo Poetry literature, etc. Keynote address was delivered by 12 June 2017, Udalguri Sri Yagnesh Dave, distinguished Gujarati poet. Sri Sitanshu Yashaschandra, Convener, Gujarati In collaboration with Bodo Department Advisory Board, recited some western poems of of Udalguri College, a symposium on Nature nature, and a nature related song was sung by and Culture in Bodo poetry was organized Sri Nikhil Kharod. The First session was chaired at Udalguri college on 12 June 2017. The by Sri Yogesh Joshi, and Sri Abhay Doshi and symposium was graced by the graceful presence Sri Rajesh Pandya presented their papers. The of several eminent people from different places session ended with a song of Dayarm rendered of Assam including Sahitya Akademi awardee, by Ajay Talpada. Sri Rajesh Pandya chaired Nabin Malla Boro. Luke Daimari, Principal of the second session. In the session, Sri Samir Udalguri College chaired the session. Mihir Bhatt and Sri Yogesh Joshi presented their Kumar Sahoo, Programme officer, Sahitya papers. Parul Desai, Paresh Nayak and Vikram Akademi Eastern Region, delivered the welcome Chaudhari delivered lectures on nature related address. Keynote Address was delivered by Deb to Gandhi era, Post Modern era and Folk Kanta Ramchiary. The inaugural session was Gujarati poetry in last session. soon followed by the first technical session in which Nailo Zalo Uzir, Niron Brahma and Mrs Symposium on Haricharan Rwiroop Brahma presented their papers. This Bandyopadhyay session was chaired by Tulan Mochahary, Sr 26 July 2017, Kolkata Professor of LOKD College. Nareswar Narzary of Udalguri College chaired the second session A Symposium on Haricharan and two readers presented their papers in this Bandyopadhyay at Sahitya Akademi session namely - Chittoranjan Mochahary and auditorium, Kolkata was organized on 26 July Maneswar Goyari. 2017. In the inaugural session, Sri Gautam Annual Report 2017-18 73 session, the first session was chaired by Prof. Abdussamad, Urdu novelist, while the papers were presented by Syed Khalid Qadri, Dr. Zubaida Begum and Dr. Iqbalunnisa. The second session was chaired by Milansar Azhar Ahmad, Former Director, All India Radio, Bangalore. The papers were presented by Afsana Khatoon and Dr. N. M. Saeed. Dr Meh Noor Zamani conducted the programme while Dr. Fazeeh Sultana proposed the formal vote of L-R: Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay and Pabitra Sarkar thanks. Paul delivered the welcome address with Dr Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay, noted Bengali Symposium on Reflection of writer and the Convener of Bengali Advisory Women Empowerment in Assamese Board, in the chair. The inaugural session was graced by eminent scholar Professor Literature August 6, 2017, Guwahati Pabitra Sarkar as well. In the first academic session, eminent linguists, scholars and In collaboration with Jonaki Baat, a symposium grammarians participated. Sri Amal Pal and on ‘Reflection of Women Empowerment in Sri Subhash Bhattacharya spoke on the literary Assamese Literature with Special Reference to achievements of Haricharan Bandyopadhyay Women Writings’ was organized on August with Professor Pabitra Sarkar in the chair. In the 6, 2017 at the Guwahati Press Club. In the second academic session, Sri Debangan Basu programme, experts and activists from the and Professor Jyotsna Chattopadhyay presented fields of Women’s Studies and Assamese papers on the life and activities of Haricharan Literature discussed and deliberated upon the Bandyopadhyay, with Smt Ray in the aspect of women empowerment and its various chair. manifestations with reference to Assamese Literature. At the outset, Junu Bora, Editor, Symposium on Urdu Novel Jonaki Baat, welcomed the assembled audience July 29, 2017, Bengaluru and Madhuri Kalita Choudhury recited a poem. The inaugural session, under the chairmanship In collaboration with Mehfil-e-Nisa, of Arupa Barua, General Council Member, Bengaluru, a symposium on the ‘Asre Hazir Sahitya Akademi, began with the welcoming main Urdu Novel ka Badalta Manzarnama’ of the delegates and guests by Gautam Paul. was organized on July 29, 2017 at Government The symposium was formally inaugurated by Science College, Nurupathunga Road, Gobinda Prasad Sarma, eminent Assamese Bengaluru. Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar welcomed writer and critic. The keynote address was the guests. Smt. Shaista Yousuf, President, delivered by Prof Tilottama Mishra, eminent Mehfil-e-Nisa, presided over the inaugural Assamese writer. As the Guest of Honour, session, who also delivered the presidential Anjali Sarma referred to the pre-modern and address. Prof. Shafay Qidawai, Urdu scholar, early modern women writers in Assamese who delivered the keynote address. Sri Szizullah were motivated by the male members of the Baig was the chief guest. After the inaugural society. Arupa Barua from the chair introduced 74 Annual Report 2017-18 the sessions of the symposium, and also inaugural session and she presented a picture of thanked the distinguished guests and resource Saavi as a father and ‘Guru’ who guided their persons of the seminar. Junu Bora proposed the family, in spite of various difficulties. Ms. S.M. formal vote of thanks. The first session of the Sangavai, Professor & Head, Department of symposium was chaired by Tilottama Mishra, Tamil, DRBCCC Hindu College proposed the and it featured three papers, by Anuradha vote of thanks. Sarma, Anju Barkataky and Arupa Patangia The first session was chaired by Smt. S. Kalita (whose paper was read out in absentia Sivasankari, noted fiction writer and presented by Joyjyoti Goswami). The second session of a paper on Saavi’s creative genius. Dr. C. the symposium was chaired by Dilip Borah, Sethupathi, Member, Tamil Advisory Board, Professor and writer, and it featured three Sahitya Akademi, presented a paper on Saavi’s papers, by Birinchi Das, Junu Bora and Dilip works and his views. Sri N. Ravi Prakash chaired Borah. the second session and presented a paper on ‘Saavi’s humour’. Sri Rani Mainthan spoke on Sa. Viswanathan (Saavi) Centenary Saavi’s crowning personality. Symposium During the valedictory session, some August 11, 2017 Chennai students at random were invited to present The sub-regional office at Chennai, in their views about what they learnt from the collaboration with Dharmamurthi Rao symposium and about Sahitya Akademi. Sri Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty Hindu Maalan, renowned journalist and Member, College, Pattabiram, organized a symposium Tamil Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, Sri on Sa. Viswanathan (Saavi), to commemorate Nellai Su. Muthu, scientist and writer, Sri B. his birth centenary, on 11 August 2017 at the Veeramani, writer and many other important college premises. Sri A.S. Ilangovan, Officer-in- personalities participated in the symposium. Charge, Sahitya Akademi, Chennai, welcomed the professors, young scholars and litterateurs Symposium on Ishvar Petlikar who graced the important symposium. August 12, 2017, Anand Prof. K. Nachimuthu, Convener, Tamil On the occasion of the birth anniversary Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, chaired of Ishvar Petlikar, eminent Gujarati litterateur the inaugural session and pointed out that and journalist, Sahitya Akademi, RO, Mumbai, though Saavi is known as a writer of humor, he and N. S. Patel Arts College, Anand, Gujarat penned many novels and travelogues also. Sri jointly organized a symposium on “Ishvar K. Vaidyanathan, Editor, Dinamani, delivered Petlikar: Samaj Sanlagn Sahitykar-Patrakar” on the keynote address. 12 August 2017 at Shree Ravishankar Maharaj Sri M. Venkatesaperumal, Ms. V. Lakshmi Auditorium, N. S. Patel College, Anand. and Sri N. Rajendra Naidu of DRBCCC The inaugural session was presided over by a Hindu College offered glowing felicitations well-known Gujarati critic Dr Shirish Panchal. and thanked Sahitya Akademi for selecting Sri Prashant Patel, Head, Dept of Gujarati, N S their college for the symposium on Saavi. College, made introductory remarks. Dr Mohan Saavi’s daughter Smt. Jayanthi Viswanathan Patel, Principal of the college, introduced and participated as the guest of honour in the welcomed the guests by presenting books, and Annual Report 2017-18 75 Dr Sitanshu Yashaschandra, Convener, Gujarati Jyotipunj. In the first session, Dr. Suresh Salvi Advisory Board, welcomed the dignitaries. Sri presented his views on ‘Rajasthani Dalit stories’. Prakash N. Shah, senior journalist of Gujarat, The second paper was presented by Bodhi delivered the keynote address. He evaluated on the subject of “Vichar Re Bhoom Mathai Petlikar’s literature and journalism in terms of Dalit Kahani”. the past and present. He informed that Petlikar The second session was Presided by the was a keen observer of rural life, and left his Chairman, Dept. of Rajasthani, deep impact on his times through his writings. Sukhdia University Dr. Suresh Salvi. Another A vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. paper on ‘Rajasthani Kavya Mahe Dalit Chetana’ Mansinh Chaudhari. Sri Raman Soni, eminent was presented by B. L. Paras. Gujarati writer and critic, chaired the first The chief guest of the concluding session session, and Sri Hasit Mehta and Sri Chandubhai was senior litterateur Hardan Harsha. He said Meheria presented their papers. that today we have to make Dalit thinking and Sri Prakash Shah chaired the second session, writing more relevant. The session was Presided and papers were presented by Sri Raman Soni by Ramdyal Mehra, and conducted by Dr. and Sri Sameer Bhatt. Sri Shirish Panchal Kunjan Acharya. concluded that every great writer is immortal in the thoughts of the readers but they are the Symposium on Women Writings in creation of God and they have to die as mortals, Rajasthani and hence we fondly remember our dear Ishwar 13 August 2017, Udaipur Petlikar. A one-day Symposium on ‘Women Writings Symposium on Dalit Writings in of Rajasthani’ was organized on 13th August, Rajasthani 2017 at Golden Jubilee Auditorium, Sukhadia 12 August 2017, Udaipur University. Prakash Amarawat was invited as the Chief guest of the inauguration session. A one-day Symposium on ‘Rajasthani Dalit Writings’ was organised on Saturday, 12 August Presiding over the inaugural session, Prof. 2017 at Golden Jubilee Auditorium, Sukhadia Arjun Dev Charan said that woman is a guide. University. Editor (Hindi), Sahitya Akademi Reena Menaria and Dr. Anushree Rathod Sri Anupam Tiwari welcomed the participants presented their papers. and guests and highlighted the concept of the Dr. Meeta Sharma, in her Presidential programme. Inaugural session was chaired by address said that writing of Rajasthani women is Convener, Rajasthani Advisory Board, Prof. not limited to women only, male writers are also Arjun Dev Charan. In his presidential address, expressing problems in their compositions very Prof. Charan said that whenever any class of sensitively. Monica Gaur said that while talking exploitation takes place in society, it should about female writing, the name of Meerabai is be brought to the society’s notice through pen taken with great respect in the entire Indian and compositions. Chief Guest of the session, Prof. Kishori Lal Ragar spoke extensively on literature, but after that, a question mark is Dalit literature since ancient times. The session placed on this topic. was conducted by the founder of Yugadhara Dr. Dhananjaya Amrawat, presiding over Institute and Sahitya Akademi awardee Dr. the next session, said that after Independence, 76 Annual Report 2017-18 Rajasthani women writings have filled the bright read out by Dr Sandeep Dubey, Susheel Baigana ‘pawande’ and there has been a meaningful and Col Raaz Manawari. The paper-reading change in their literature. Dr. Shakuntala session was presided over by prominent poet Saruparia said that the Rajasthani woman is full Gyaneshwar. Dr Chanchal Bhasin presented the of writing anomalies. vote of thanks. Senior writer Dr. Sharda Krishna also expressed her views on the capabilities of Symposium on Indian Folk writing Rajasthani women and its boundaries. Narratives: Themes and Genres Sri Anupam Tiwari thanked the guests. 30 August 2017, Malappuram Symposium on Dogri Ghazal The symposium started with the Inaugural Session. L. Suresh Kumar, Representative of the August 27, 2017, Jammu Sahitya Akademi, Bengaluru, welcomed the In collaboration with Dogri Sanstha, Jammu, gathering. An introduction to the symposium a one-day symposium on Dogri Ghazal was was given by Dr. Anil Vallathol, Member of the organized at Dogri Bhawan on August 27, 2017. Malayalam Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi. Addressing the poets, critics, scholars and It was followed by the Presidential Address lovers of Dogri, Prof. Lalit Mangotra, Convener, by K.Muhammed Basheer, Vice-Chancellor, Dogri Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi said Calicut University. The symposium was that the Ghazal not only has a specific form but inaugurated by K.P. Ramanunni, Member of the traditionally also deals with variety of subjects. Malayalam Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi. In her keynote address Dr Veena Gupta, the K.M. Anil, HOD, I/C, School of Folklore noted critic, said that ghazal is one of the Studies, University of Calicut, presented the most successful genres in Indian literature. theme of the seminar. The Keynote Address Dr Devendra Kumar Devesh welcomed the was delivered by Raghavan Payyanad, Former gathering. Chhatrapal, President, Dogri Sanstha HOD, School of Folklore Studies, University of Calicut. The session concluded with a vote of presided over the inaugural session which was thanks proposed by Shamseena V.T., Research conducted by Susheel Baigana. Papers were Scholar, School of Folklore Studies, University

L-R: Lalit Mangotra, D. K. Devesh, Veena Gupta and Inaugural session of the Chhatrapal Symposium in progress Annual Report 2017-18 77 of Calicut. The first session of the Seminar was chaired by K. Radhakumar, IAS, and three chaired by Shinimol K.V. Ummar Tharammal, scholars namely A. Rishikesh, Surekha Longjam Faculty, Department of Malayalam and Kerala and Th. Bimola Devi. Th. Ruhichand, faculty Studies, and presented the paper ‘Other member of Manipur University of Culture, Paradigm in the Stories on Seethi Haji’. The proposed the vote of thanks. second paper of the session was presented by Jisha C.K. The second session of the symposium Symposium on Folk Literature was chaired by Sineesh Velikuni, Sunil Njaliyath, of East & North East Regions: N. Manoharan and B.S. Sivakumar presented their papers. In the third session, R.V.M. Continuity, Divergences & Merger Divakaran and H.K. Santhosh presented their September 4, 2017, Deoghar papers. The symposium concluded with paper In association with Rama Devi Bajla presentations of students followed by a vote of Women’s College, Deoghar, a daylong thanks. symposium on “Folk Literature of East & Symposium on The Reflections of North East Regions: Continuity, Divergences & Merger” was organized on September 04, 2017 Manipuri Culture in Contemporary at Rama Devi Bajla Women’s College premises. Manipuri Literature The symposium was inaugurated by Prof. Manoranjan Prasad Sinha, Vice-Chancellor, 2 September 2017, Imphal, Manipur Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka by lighting the lamp, and after that he delivered his In collaboration with Manipur University inaugural address. Dr. Rita Roy, Coordinator of Culture, Palace Compound, Imphal a and Member of English Advisory Board, one-day Symposium on “The Reflections of Sahitya Akademi, delivered an introductory Manipuri culture on Contemporary Manipuri note on folk literature in brief. Prof. Sivasish literature” was organized on 2 September 2017 Biswas, Pro- Vice-Chancellor & Head of the at Government Dance College Hall, Palace Dept. of English delivered his keynote address Compound, Imphal. Goutam Pal welcomed in which he elaborately discussed the shifting the participants and their gathering. H. Behari power equations in literature. The first session Singh, Convener, Manipuri Language Advisory of the symposium was chaired by Prof. Goutam Board, Sahitya Akademi, gave the introductory Buddha Sural from University, West speech of the symposium. Longjam Joychandra Bengal and two noted scholars, Dr. Chhandam Singh, Registrar of Manipur University of Culture, talked briefly on various impulses of Manipuri culture on our contemporary Manipuri literature. The first session of the symposium was chaired by Longjam Joychandra and three speakers namely W. Angela Devi, Dr. P. James, Dr. Th. Ruhichand presented papers pertinent to the theme of the symposium. The second session of the symposium was Session of the Symposium in progress 78 Annual Report 2017-18 Deb and Dr. Shravani Biswas presented their organized on 10 September 2017 at Swami Leela papers. The second session of the symposium Shah Seva Trust, Kuber Nagar, Ahmedabad. At was chaired by Prof. Sivasish Biswas and three the outset, Sri Jagdish Shahdadpuri of Rang noted scholars, Mr. Arnab Bhattacharya, Dr. Karam Theatre welcomed the audience and Sandip Mondol and Prof. Goutam Buddha Sural guest writers and requested Dr Prem Prakash, presented their papers. Dr. Rajiv Kumar, P.G. Convener, Sindhi Advisory Board of Sahitya Department of English, Sido Kanhu Murmu Akademi to deliver key note address. University, proposed a vote of thanks The first session of the symposium was chaired by Ms Sunita Mohanani and papers Symposium on were presented by Ms Roshni Rohra, Ms September 10, 2017, Deepa Wadhwani, Ms Dhanlaxmi Vatnani and In collaboration with Jharkhand Mithila Ms Pushpa Sagar. In this session Ms Meena Manch, a symposium was organized on 10 Shahadadpuri shared her views on Pahinji September in the Chintan Auditorium at Ashok Galha Mein, a book by Ms Jaya Jadwani while Nagar, Ranchi. It was inaugurated by the VC of Ms Heena Agnani reviewed the writings of Prof. Ramesh Kumar Pandey. Popati Hiranandani. Ms Daya Lalchandani, In his speech he said that Literature plays an the third essayist of the session updated on the important role in solving the difficulties of life. book Kadahi-Kadahi by Rashmi Ramani while Devendra Kumar Devesh welcomed the guests Ms Asha Jagesha shared her critical remarks on and discussed the efforts of the Akademi in various genres of literature by women. In the upgrading Maithili. The session was chaired second session, all the participating women by the ex-VC of Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga writers presented different forms of their Vishwavidyalaya, Prof. Chandrakant Shukla. writings. The session was chaired by Dr Prem Keynote speaker was Dr. Ashok Awichal. Vote Prakash. of Thanks was given by Sri Santosh Jha, the Secretary of Jharkhand Mithila Manch. The Symposium on Manishankar Ratnaji symposium was chaired by eminent Maithili writer Prof Vidyanath Jha ‘Vidit’. Dr. Daman Bhatt ‘Kant’ Kumar Jha read a paper on Samkaleen Maithili September 16, 2017, Ahmedabad Upanyas Mein Stree Vimarsh”, Sri Raushan In collaboration with the Gujarati Sahitya Yadav presented on “Maithili Upanyason Mein Samsamyik Prashn” and Sri Siyaram Jha ‘Saras’ Parishad, a symposium on Manishankar Ratnaji read on the topic “Samkaleen Maithili Upanyas Bhatt ‘Kant’ was organized at the Parishad on 16 Mein Chitrit Aaj Ka Samaj” September 2017 in Ahmedabad on the occasion of the Birth Centenary year of ‘Kant’. Symposium on Contemporary In the inaugural session, Ms Usha Literature of Sindhi Women Writers Upadhyaya of Parishad said that though ‘Kant’ studied more literature of the West, September 10, 2017, Ahmedabad his writing was more influenced by Sanskrit. In collaboration with Rangkaram Theatre, In that context, President of the Parishad, a Symposium on Contemporary Literature of Chandrakant Topiwala commented that Women Writers in Sindhi (Ahmedabad) was Khandkavya was a result of research of ‘Kant’. Annual Report 2017-18 79 Sitanshu Yashaschandra, Convener of Gujarati keynote address. First session of the Symposium Advisory Board, said that ‘Kant’ had a different was chaired by Sri Saleem Shahzad. Khwaja style which distinguished him from other poets. Ghulamussayyedain presented his paper in After the inaugural session, Prafulla Rawal this session. Second session was chaired by of Parishad said that he was inspired by books Sri Shamim Tariq and Sri Shalim Shahzad, of Swedenborg, which lead him to to adopt Nazeer Fatehpuri, Abdullah Imtiaz and Majid Christianity as a religion by his own choice. Qazi presented their papers. The programme The other scholar participants – Rajesh Pandya, was attended by a large number of Urdu loving Jaydev Shukla, Vijay Pandya, Shirish Panchal people of Pune. elaborated Khandkavya of Kant. In the second session, Satish Vyas, Ramesh Shah, Mansukh Symposium on Maharshi Salla, Nivya Patel discussed the specific plays Debendranath Tagore and examined the influence of Greek plays. 20 September 2017, Kolkata The symposium concluded with Yogesh A symposium on Maharshi Debendranath Joshi’s insights on each speaker’s presentation. Tagore was organized on 20 September 2017 It ended with vote of thanks by Prafulla Rawal. at Sahitya Akademi auditorium, Kolkata. The welcome address was delivered by Sri Gautam Symposium on Current Situation of Paul, and it was inaugurated by Professor Urdu Literature in Maharashtra Sabyasachi Bhattacharya, eminent scholar. 16 September 2017, Pune Debendranath Tagore (15 May 1817 – 19 January 1905) was a Hindu philosopher and A Symposium on ‘Current Situation of Urdu religious reformer, active in the Samaj Literature in Maharashtra’ was organised on which aimed to reform religion and 16 September 2017 at High-tech Hall, Azam way of life. Campus, Pune in collaboration with Deccan The Keynote Address was delivered by Muslim Institute. eminent scholar Sri Swapan Basu with Dr The programme was chaired by Mrs. Abida Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay, Convener, Bengali Inamdar, President of Deccan Muslim Institute, Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi in the chair. Pune, and eminent Urdu writer Sri Shamim In the first academic session, papers were Tariq was the Chief Guest of the programme. presented by Sri Aniruddha Rakshit and Sri Shamim Tariq said that we have to take Ramanuj Mukhopadhyay with Goutam Neogi forward the research works done by great Urdu in the chair. The focus of the session was on writers. the religion and philosophy as practised by Regional Secretary Sri Krishna Kimbahune Maharshi Debendranath Tagore. welcomed the guests and participants. Mrs. In the second academic session, Sri Abida Inamdar in her presidential speech Debasis Roy presented songs of Maharshi highlighted the importance of promotion with lecture demonstration on the creations of of Urdu language and literature through Debendranath Tagore in the field of music and digitalisation. literature, with Sri Amitava Khastagir in the Dr. Syed Yahya Nasheet presented the chair. 80 Annual Report 2017-18 Symposium on Contributions of organized at Langhin College, Assam on 25 September 2017. The programme was Rahul Sankrityayan successfully conducted with intellectuals and September 21, 2017, New Delhi eminent writers of the Bodo community. A Symposium on ‘Contributions of Rahul In the inaugural session, the introductory Sankrityayan’ on the occasion of the 125th Birth speech was given by Premananda Mwchahary, Anniversary was organized on September Convener, Bodo Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi. He emphasized the importance of 21, 2017 in New Delhi. Dr K. Sreenivasarao, criticism of literature in our own language. The welcomed the participants and audience and session was chaired by Santiram Basumatary, talked about multi-faceted personality of President, Karbi Anglong District Bodo Sahitya Rahul Sankrityayan. Dr Purushottam Agrawal, Sabha. eminent critic and writer was the chief guest The session was inaugurated by Dalsing of the programme and said that the complete Basumatary, Principal-in-charge Langhin works of Rahul Sankrityayan and his life College. The first session was chaired by journey is the discovery of a new India. Prof. Aurobinda Uzir, Sahitya Akademi Awardee Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, Sahitya and popular Bodo poet. Longkeswar Hainary, Akademi, delivered the presidential address, Promotesh Basumatary and Rituraj Basumatary wherein he discussed a wide range of Rahul presented their papers. The second session Sankrityayan’s language related concepts and of the symposium was chaired by Bisweswar attachment to folk languages. The papers were Basumatary, former Vice President of Bodo presented by Garima Srivastava, Avnijesh Sahitya Sabha. Ajit Basumatary and Mogesh Awasthi and Raman Sinha. Sri Anupam Tiwari Narza Boro presented their papers. Khagen coordinated the programme. Goyary, Secretary of Karbi Anglong Districts Bodo Sahitya Sabha proposed the vote of Symposium on Modern Trends in thanks. Bodo Short Story and Drama Symposium on Hindi Navjagran and 25 September 2017, Langhin, Assam Shivpoojan Sahay In collaboration with Karbi Anlong District September 26, 2017, New Delhi Bodo Sahitya Sabha, a Symposium on “Modern Trends in Bodo Short Story and Drama” was A symposium on “Hindi Navjagran and Shivpoojan Sahay” on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Shivpoojan Sahay was organized at New Delhi on September 26, 2017. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao welcomed the participants and audience and talked about the life and works of Shivpoojan Sahay in brief. The programme was chaired by Mangalmurthi, eminent writer, who said that to remember Shivpoojan Sahay is to remember all those important Hindi Session of the Symposium in progress writers who brought about Hindi Navjagran. Annual Report 2017-18 81 Achyutanand Mishra, former Vice-Chancellor, a symposium on Evaluation of Humorous National University of Literature in Konkani at the University in Journalism and Communication, was the chief Panaji, Goa on Thursday, 28 September guest of the seminar. The papers were presented 2017. Sri Varun Sahani, Vice Chancellor, by Rajiv Ranjan Giri, Kumud Sharma and Goa University, inaugurated the symposium. Bharat Bhardwaj. Sri Anupam Tiwari, Editor, Sri Ulhas Pai Raikar, noted Konkani critic, Sahitya Akademi, coordinated the programme. delivered the keynote address. Dr Tanaji Halarnkar, Convener, Konkani Advisory Board, Symposium on Marathi Novel gave the introductory remarks. First session - September 28, 2017, Kalamb The non-humorous in the humorous literature in Konkani - was chaired by Sri Pundalik Naik, In collaboration with Dnyandev Mohekar eminent Konkani poet and playwright. Sri College, Kalamb, a symposium on Marathi Gajanan Jog and Sri Sakharam Borkar presented Novel Today was organized on 28 September their papers. Second session on Contribution of humour to was chaired 2017 at Atthe College, Kalamb. At the outset, by Sri K.M. Sukhtankar and Ms Zilu Gaonkar Krishna Kimbahune, welcomed the audience and Ms Guadalup Dias presented their papers. and guest writers. The symposium was Sri Pundalik Naik chaired the last session on inaugurated by Dr Ashok Mohekar, Principal the non-humorous in the humorous plays in of the Dnyandev Mohekar College. The keynote Konkani, while Ms Rajashri Sail and Ms Cojma address was delivered by Dr Eknath Pagar, Fernandes presented their papers. Finally, Sri eminent Marathi critic. Dr Ashok Chausalkar, Prakash Paryenkar, Member, Konkani Advisory eminent Marathi writer and critic, chaired the Board, proposed a vote of thanks. inaugural session. The first session of the symposium - Symposium on Translating “Marathi Novel Today : Source and Impact” - Contemporary Indian Drama was chaired by Dr Randhir Shinde, and papers September 30, 2017, were presented by Dr Keshav Deshmukh, Sri Raja Holkunde and Sri Prashant Dhande. The In association with the Department of second session was chaired by Dr Rajshekhar English, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Shinde and subject in discussion was “The a symposium on ‘Translating Contemporary literary culture in Marathi novel Today”. Dr. Indian Drama’ was organized at the University Dattatray Gholap, Dr Mahesh Kharat and Sri premises in Shillong on September 30, 2017. Balaji Sutar shared their views in this session. Sri Kedar Kalawane of the college proposed a In the inaugural session, Prof Esther Syiem, vote of thanks. Member, General Council, Sahitya Akademi, welcomed the participants and audience. In her Symposium on Humorous Literature introductory remarks, Prof Mala Renganathan in Konkani of the department, talked about the translational practices across cultures in the sub-continent September 28, 2017, Goa and also the efforts in that direction to translate Sahitya Akademi and the Department of drama. In his Presidential address, Sri Debasis Konkani, Goa University, jointly organized Majumdar, eminent scholar, talked about 82 Annual Report 2017-18 translation of drama in the regional languages delivered the keynote address. Sri Satish Badave, and stated that drama as a literary genre has not noted Marathi critic, chaired the first session, received the kind of attention it richly deserves. and Sri Ravindra Ingle Chawrekar presented In his keynote address, Prof H.S. Shivaprakash, his paper. Sri Manoj Tayade chaired the second eminent Kannada playwright and scholar, session and Sri Vidyasagar Patangankar stated that the symposium is first of its kind presented his paper. Sri Govind Gayki, the in India and entire theatre community should Principal, Model Degree College, proposed be thankful to Sahitya Akademi for organizing vote of thanks. the event. Dr S. Rajmohan, Deputy Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, proposed a vote of thanks. Symposium on Prapanchikarana In the first session devoted to ‘Translating Nepathyam -Varthamana Kavithvam Contemporary Drama into English’ and chaired 29 October 2017, Guntur by Sri Basu, four noted scholars, Dr In collaboration with Gunturu Zilla Swarajbir, Dr Mangai, Dr Jyotirmoy Prodhani Rachayithala Sangha (Guntur District Writers and Sri Chandradasan presented their papers. Association) a Symposium on Prapanchikarana In the second session devoted to ‘Translating Nepathyam - Varthamana Kavithvam was Contemporary Drama among Indian languages’ organized on 29 October 2017 at Zilla Parishath and chaired by Prof H.S. Shivaprakash, three Meeting Hall, Guntur. noted scholars, Sri Chandrakant Patil, Sri D. While welcoming the dignitaries and guests Srinivas and Ms. Maithreyi Karnoor, presented of the Symposium, Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar their papers. In the Panel Discussion moderated mentioned that Sahitya Akademi, since its by Dr Atamjit, seven scholars, Sri Chandrakant inception has been striving hard to enrich Patil, Prof Esther Syiem, Sri Y. Sadanand Singh, the Indian literature. Dr. N. Gopi, Convener, Sri Chandradasan, Ms. Maithreyi Karnoor, Prof Telugu Advisory Board, said that globalisation Mala Renganathan and Dr Jyotirmoy Prodhoni, has been creating inequalities all over the world discussed various aspects related to ‘Translating though the world was fast becoming a global and Publishing Contemporary Indian Drama: village due to technical growth. Sri Somepalli Challenges and Opportunities.’ Dr S. Rajmohan Venkata Subbaiah, President of GDWA, proposed a vote of thanks. said that their association was conducting a number of such programmes in the whole Symposium on Influence of district, which deserved to be mentioned in the traditions on annal of Indian literature. Chief guest of the October 11, 2017, Buldhana occasion, Sri Bommidala Krishna Murthy, an In collaboration with Model Degree College, industrialist and a patron of Telugu literature, Buldhana a Symposium on Influence of the urged the writers Associations to conduct Bhakti Sampradaya on Marathi Literature was literary programmes now and then to evaluate organizd on 11 October 2017 at the College the impact of globalisation on our lives. Sri at Buldhana, Maharashtra. Sri Vasant Abaji Penugonda Lakshmi Narayana, the keynote Dahake, distinguished Marathi litterateur, speaker, who is National Secretary of Indian inaugurated the symposium, and Sri Sadanand Progressive Writers Association and Telugu Deshmukh, renowned Marathi fiction writer, critic in his address called globalisation was Annual Report 2017-18 83 a ploy to prevent common responses on a an account about the contribution of women common cause. He in detail gave instances of dramatists in Indian . The first merits and demerits of globalisation. session was chaired by Sri Lakshaman Shrimal, eminent Nepali playwright. In this session, Sri In the first session, which was chaired by Sri Gyan Bahadur, Dr. Manika Mukhiya presented Kondreddy Venkateswara Reddy, two papers their papers. Sri Nand Handikham presided over were presented by Sri B. Lalithanand and Sri the second session. In this session Dr Mamta V.Nagarajya Lakshmi. The second session was Lama and Dr Meharbaan Subaa presented their chaired by poet C. Bhavani Devi while Putla papers. Dr B. B. Sharma, General Secretary, Hemalatha and Chalapaka Prakash presented Nepali Sahitya Adhyayan Samiti proposed the their papers. vote of thanks at the end. The Valedictory session was chaired by Dr. N. Gopi, Akademi award winning poet Papineni Symposium on Manipuri Oral Shivashankar delivered the valedictory address. Poetry: Performance and Aesthetics It was followed by Kathasandhi programme 4 November 2017, Kabuganj, Assam featuring Smt. Vadrevu Veeralakshmi Devi. Dr. N. Gopi, Papineni Shivashankar and other In collaboration with Department of writers interacted with her. Manipuri, Janata College, Kabuganj, Assam, Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar at the outset a Symposium on “Manipuri Oral Poetry: welcomed the story writer and introduced Performance and Aesthetics” was organized on her to the audience and at the end thanked 4 November 2017 at Janata College, Kabuganj, the author and all other important writers of Assam. In the Inaugural session, Gautam Paul Guntur and audience for their cooperation. delivered the welcome address. H. Behari Singh, Convener, Manipuri Advisory Board, Sahitya Symposium on contribution of Akademi delivered the introductory address and highlighted the need for conducting such Women Dramatists in Indian Nepali a symposium. Retired Professor of the College, Literature Prof. M. Babaton Singha, who was the Chief November 4, 2017, Kalimpong Guest, shared his views on Manipuri oral poetry and its importance in the Modern Manipuri A one-day symposium on the contribution literature. Subhas Chandra Nath, Principal of Women Dramatist in Indian Nepali (in-charge) of Janata College, delivered the Literature was organized on 4 November 2017 at presidential address. Usha Rani Sharma, Head, Kalimpong in collaboration with Nepali Sahitya Adhyayan Samiti, Kalimpong. The symposium Department of Manipuri, proposed the vote of was inaugurated by Sri Man Bahadur Pradhan, thanks. famous Nepali writer. Inaugural session was The first academic session was chaired by chaired by Sri Gyan Sutar, President, Nepali H. Behari Singh, Convener, Manipuri Advisory Sahitya Adhyayan Samiti. At the outset, Dr Board, Sahitya Akademi, with three noted Devendra Kumar Devesh, welcomed the scholars and poets, N. Bidyasagar Singh, L. participants and gathering. Sri Prem Pradhan, Nipamacha Singh and H. Anita Singha. After Convener, Nepali Advisory Board, Sahitya the session, there was an interactive session Akademi, in his introductory speech, gave where L. Manglemba Singha, Retired College 84 Annual Report 2017-18 Librarian, raised questions on the topic and the 7, 2018. A Symposium on Kuttipuzha scholars responded well. Krishnapilla began with the inaugural speech The second academic session was chaired by delivered by Sri. C. Radhakrishnan, Convener, M. Babaton Singha with three noted scholars Malayalam Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, and poets, Usha Rani Sharma, Ch. Manikumar Dr. Sunil. P. Ilayidam began his speech on Singha and O. Loyangamba Singha. Kuttipuzha by quoting K.P. Appan’s opinion on Kuttipuzha’s glowing eyes. Dr. Sunil Symposium on Myths in Indian summarized Kuttipuzha’s thoughts on three Nepali Literature points. November 5, 2017, Kurseong The afternoon session was presided over by Captain K.S Narayan and was further lead A symposium on Myths in Indian Nepali by Ms. Sonia. The next session led by Sri M.S Literature was organized on 5 November 2017 Paul with ‘Kuttipuzhayude Vimarshanangal : at Kurseong in collaboration with Gorkha Jana Oru Vayana’ focussed on the limitations and Pustakalaya. The symposium was inaugurated shortcomings of the writers role as a critic. by Sri Rudra Podyaal, President, Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Gaantok. Sri Rabeen Kumar Pradhan, The next session led by Dr. V.P. Markose President, Gorkha Jana Pustakalaya, chaired was titled as ‘Kuttipuzhayilae Yukthivadhi’. the inaugural session. Dr. Devendra Kumar The valedictory session was led by the HOD of Devesh spoke briefly about the various activities Malayalam department, Dr. Muse Mary George of Sahitya Akademi. Sri Prem Pradhan, and further Dr. Mini Alice welcomed the chief Convener, Nepali Advisory Board, Sahitya guest Sri. M.K. Sanoo with a haiku poem. The Akademi delivered the introductory speech. symposium ended with the thanking notes of In his Presidential Address Sri. Rabin Kumar Rev. Fr. Thomas John, Sri. Ponoose and Dr. Pradhaan thanked the Akademi for giving an Shimi Paul Baby. opportunity to organise such programmes. The first session of the symposium was presided Jagdish Chandra Mathur Birth over by Dr Jash Yojan ‘Pyaasi’, well-known Centenary Symposium Nepali critic. Three scholars, Dr Kavita Lama, November 17, 2017, New Delhi Dr Uday Thulung and Dr. Jaikumar Gurung presented their papers. Dr. Pyaasi delivered To commemorate the birth centenary the presidential address. The programme was of Jagdish Chandra Mathur, eminent Hindi conducted by Sri Binod Rasaily. The formal writer a one-day symposium was organized in vote of thanks was proposed by Sri Prakash collaboration with Abhirang, Hindu College, in Pradhan, the General Secretary, Pustakalaya. the Seminar Hall, Hindu College D.U. Dr Anju Srivastav, Principal, Hindu College delivered Symposium on Kuttipuzha Krishna the welcome address. Sri Anupam Tiwari introduced the participants. Sri Daya Prakash Pillai Sinha was the chief guest on the occasion. 07 November 2017, Aluva Jagdish Chandra Mathur’s work is seminal The Regional Office of Sahitya Akademi in the sense that it not only adds to the list of at Bengaluru organized a Symposium on great literatures but also works perfectly on Kuttipuzha Krishnapilla at Aluva on November stage. Delivering the keynote, Dr. Narendra Annual Report 2017-18 85 Mohan said, “Jagdish Chandra Mathur was to which everybody is exposed in his childhood not only one of the greatest playwrights after and formative years, influences the psyche and Independence but also a great artist who wrote morality of all individuals. In the paper reading remarkable plays in Hindi.” Sri Pratap Sehgal, session, which was chaired by eminent Dogri Hindi writer and playwright, said that along writer, Prof. Veena Gupta, three papers were with the dramatic traditions of India and Greek, presented by Abhishek Bharati, Dr. Bansi Lal Jagdish Chandra Mathur also drew upon folk and Sheetal Sharma. traditions of India in his plays. Mathur’s son Lalit informed that he co-authored a book titled Symposium on ‘Santali Once-act “Pracheen Bhasha Natak” with the principal of Plays’ December 2, 2017, Rairangpur A one symposium on ‘Santali Once-act Plays’ was organized at Rairangpur (Odisha) on 2 December 2017. The symposium was inaugurated by Sri Bhogla Soren, distinguished Santali dramatist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner. Sri Gangadhar Hansda, Convener, Santali Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi Session of the Symposium in progress delivered the introductory speech. Dr Devendra Kumar Devesh welcomed the audience. Sri the Hindu College Dashrath Ojha. Sri Sharad Bhogla Soren in his inaugural address spoke Dutt noted writer and National film award on the history of Santali play and one-act winner shared his views. Dr. Pallav, Advisor of play. Sri Jeetray Hansda, renowned Santali Abhirang delivered the vote of thanks. dramatist, playwright and stage performer delivered his keynote address on the occasion. Symposium on Echoes of Folk The session was chaired by Sri Kuber Kumar literature in Dogri Literature Mohanta, Principal, Rairangapur Autonomous November 26, 2017, Jammu College, Rairangapur. The distinguished Santali playwright Sri Kherwal Soren was the guest of honour on the occasion. Sri Sunil Kumar Jena, A symposium on ‘Echoes of Folk literature Lecturer in English, Rairangapur autonomous in Dogri Literature’ was organized on 26 College, Rairangapur conveyed the vote November 2017 at K.L. Sehgal Hall, Jammu. The of thanks to the distinguished guests and symposium, first of its kind, was inaugurated by veteran writer and scholar, Padmashri Prof. Ved audience. Kumari Ghai. Darshan Darshi, who presented The business session of the symposium the key note address, traced the evolution of was chaired by Sri Jamadar Kisku, renowned Dogri literature from the rich Dogri folk tales Santali playwright and Sahitya Akademi Award and folk songs. Prof. Lalit Mangotra, Convener, Winner. The scholars who presented their Dogri Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, in his papers were Sri Prasad Hembram, Saroj introductory remarks said that folk literature, Kumar Soren and Raghunath Marandi. 86 Annual Report 2017-18 Symposium on Travelogues in inaugural season Krushna Chandra Pradhan, Konkani Professor of Odia department, Sambalpur December 15, 2017, Goa University, said that there was no meaning to underestimate those languages which do not In collaboration with Fr Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, a symposium on Travelogues in Konkani was organized in at the Retreat Hall, Panji, Goa, on Friday, 15 December 2017. Dr Tanaji Halarnakar, Convener, Konkani Advisory Board, chaired the inaugural session of the symposium. Sri Krishna Kimbahune, welcomed the writer-participants and audience. Dr Rajashri Sail, Head, Dept of Konkani, Fr Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, gave R-L: Gautam Paul, Krushna Chandra Pradhan, Dhrubraj Naik, Rajendra Padhee and Bibhuti Bhusan Misra the introductory remarks. Dr Halarnakar chronicled the programmes held and books in Konkani brought out so far by Sahitya Akademi, have their own script. Dhrubaraj Naik, former Dr Kiran Budkuley chaired the first session Vice Chancellor of Samblpur University and – “Travelogues in Konkani”. Dr Sangita Desai eminent environmentalist mentioned that and Sri Hanumant Chopdekar presented their tribal literature started in Oral form like the papers. In the next two sessions, Ms Yuga Vedas Dwarikanath Nayak, Co-ordinater of Adarkar, Ms Harsha Shetye, Sri Prasad Pagi and folk festival and eminent folklorist proposed Ms Maya Kharangate shared their experiences the vote of thanks. In the first session Kumud in travelling and creative writing. Dr Prakash Ranjan Panigrahi, Retired Professor Sambalpur Parienkar, Member, Konkani Advisory Board, University and folklorist, presided over the chaired the second session and Sri Dilip Borkar meeting and Paramananda Patel, Raghunath chaired the third. Rath, Parmeswar Mund presented papers on tribal literature and language. Symposium on Tribal Language and Literature of Odisha Symposium on Influence of Folk 5 January 2018, Sambalpur, Odisha Literature on Modern Marathi Literature In collaboration with District Council of January 22, 2018, Amravati Culture, Sambalpur a symposium on Tribal Language and Literature of Odisha was A symposium on Influence of Folk Literature organized on 5 January 2018 at Sambalpur on the on Modern Marathi Literature was organized at occasion of 22nd Folk festival or Lok Mahotsav Amravati in collaboration with Sant Gadgebaba 2018 of Sambalpur. In inaugural session Gautam Amravati University on 22 January 2018. Prof. Paul welcomed the gathering. Rajendra Padhee, Dr Murlidhar Chandekar, Vice Chancellor, Sant eminent scholar, elaborated that Odisha’s tribal Gadgebaba Amravati University, inaugurated literature is just like an ocean. Presiding over the the symposium, and Prof. Dr Vishwanath Annual Report 2017-18 87 Shinde, noted scholar and critic, chaired the Assistant Editor, Sahitya Akademi proposed the inaugural session. vote of thanks at the end. At the outset, Sri Krishna Kimbahune welcomed the guests and audience. Dr Manoj All India Ho Writers’ Meet Tayade, Head, Dept of Marathi, Sant Gadgebaba April 22, 2017, Keonjhar Amravati University, gave the introductory The regional office of Sahitya Akademi at remarks. Prof. Chandekar said that folk Kolkata, in collaboration with All India Ho literature was our cultural heritage, and it kept writers’ Association, Bhubaneswar organised reminding human values to our society. Prof. an (Ho) Writers’ Meet on April 22, Shinde said that Folk literature basically was 2017 at the Town Hall, Keonjhar, Odisha. While a performance, a lively dialogue between the inaugurating the meet, Dr. Bimbadhar Behera, one who tells and the one who listens to him/ well-known scholar, talked about the similarities her. The next two sessions, chaired by Prof. of tribal culture with other cultures. He said Madhukar Wakode, eminent scholar, and that all cultures believe that nature is God. He Dr Shashikant Sawant respectively, included quoted a poem by Rabindra Nath Tagore. At presentations by Sri D.G. Kale, Dr Ranadhir the beginning Dr. Devendra Kumar Devesh, Shinde, Prof. Prakash Khandge, Sri Rafique Officer on Special Duty, Sahitya Akademi Suraj and Sri Ganesh Chandanshive. welcomed the guests and informed them about the activities of the Akademi focusing on tribal Symposium on Mutual Relations people, language and literature. Sri Gangadhar between Maithili and Bengali Hansda, Convener, Santali Advisory Board, 23 March 2018, Kolkata Sahitya Akademi delivered the keynote address. He talked about the Ho society & A symposium on “Mutual Relations between people, its population, literacy, language, Maithili and Bengali” was organized at Regional culture and literature. Dr. Binod Kumar Nayak, Office, Kolkata on 23 March 2018. At beginning distinguished writer and Bhasha Samman Sri Mihir Kumar Sahu welcomed the gathering Awardee of Akademi began his speech with and stressed upon the mutual bond between a beautiful HO welcome song. He expressed Maithili and Bengali. his pleasure for the initiatives taken by the The inaugural session of the symposium was Akademi. Sri Singh proposed the vote of chaired by Sri Rajnandan Lal Das, distinguished thanks, at the end. First session was dedicated Maithili writer and Editor Karnamrit. The to short story reading, which was chaired by introductory speech was given by Prof. Prem Sri Jeevan Sing Munduiya. Sri Dibakar Soy, Mohan Mishra, Convener, Maithili Advisory Sri Taranisen Bari, Mrs. Jagmohini Kalundia Board, Sahitya Akademi. Sri Tarakant Jha, and Sri Paikray Champia read out their short former Editor, Mithila Samad, referred to stories in . All short stories were many facts and events from ancient to modern based on the difficulties faced by tribal people period showing the brotherhood between to prove themselves to the so-called cultured the two languages. The business session of people and society. Second session was a the symposium was chaired by Dr Mahendra paper reading session, chaired by Sri Rabindra Hazari, while Sri Ramlochan Thakur, Sri Nath Kalundia. The session was based on the Naveen Chaudhary and Sri Chandan Kumar various challenges on Ho society. Sri Budhan Jha presented their papers. Sri Gautam Paul, Singh Hessa, Sri Jaypal Singh Naik and Sri 88 Annual Report 2017-18 Ramrai Munduiya talked about the challenges Kanhar delivered his speech on the topic - Kui in the field of Literature, Society and Religion Script. Sri Govinda Chandra Ghatal, President respectively. The third session was poetry of a Social Organisation “Kui Samaj Seva reading, chaired by Sri Prafull Chandra Singh Samiti, Phulbani” spoke on the topic- Social ‘Tiyu’. Sri Madhusudan Birua, Sri Kanderam challenges on Kui Society. Sri Narrottam Sing ‘Melagandhi’, Sri Jaminikant Tiriya, Sri Pradhan said that Tribal religion has it`s own Nanduram Buliyuli and Mrs. Dulimani Sidu belief system, customs, traditions. At last, Sri recited their poems. Dinabandhu Kanhar, the inventor of Kui script and a prominent Kui writer explained in detail Kui Writers’ Meet about the Kui scripts. Second session was Short 10 June 2017, Phulbani Story reading session, which was chaired by Sri Ganapati Mallick and stories were presented A Tribal Writers Meet with writers of Kui by Sri Mansingh Mallick, Sri Iswar Manyaka tribal from Odisha was organized on 10 June and Sri Danara Pradhan. Sri Ganapati Mallick 2017 at Phulbani, Kandhamal, Odisha. The also read a short story. Third session of poetry Meet was inagugurated by Prof. Tirth Jani, who reading was chaired by Sri Bhimsen Pradhan. narrated the past and future of Kui literature. Seven poets Trinath Pradhan, Kambu Majhi, He said that the British writers wrote the Prodeep Kanhar, Krushna Chandra Pradhan, important Kui grammar books for instance Biswambhar Pradhan, Dayanidhi Mallick and Rev. W.W. Winfield wrote a book ‘A Grammar Sri Bhimsen Pradhan recited their poems in the of the ’ in 1924 which was printed session. The meet ended with vote of thanks. in Calcutta and published by of Bengal. Alfred James Olenbatch has also Bodo Writers’ Festival wrote a book on Kui Grammar. At beginning 5-6 August 2017, Rangia, Assam Sri Jyoti Krishna Verma, Asst. Editor, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi welcomed the gathering In collaboration with Bodo Sahitya Sabha and explained in detail the aims and objectives 2nd Bodo Writers Festival was organized at of Kui Writers’ meet. In his keynote address Rangia College Auditorium on August 5-6, 2017. Dr. Nirada Chandra Kanhar, General Secretary The inaugural session was chaired by Taren of ‘Kui Bhasa Sahitya Samiti, Odisha said, Boro, President, Bodo Sahitya Sabha while Dr. “We have already published Kui Dictionary, K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi grammar books, translation books, Kui delivered welcome address. Thaneswar Boro, Ex- pictorial books, Easy Kui learning books etc. Sri Minister, Assam inaugurated the programme Gangadhar Hansda, Convener, Santali Advisory and Premananda Machahary, Convener, Bodo Board, Sahitya Akademi chaired the inaugural Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi delivered the function. He said that the population of Kandha introductory speech. In the inaugural session tribes is largest in Odisha, next is Santali. But three books, two translated from Bengali and in language and literature, Santalis are ahead. one from Malayalam to Bodo language, were Kandha/Kui people are lagging behind. released. K. Sreenivasarao, in his welcome First Session on ‘Various Challenges on address appreciated Bodo writers for trying Kui Society’ was chaired by Sri Dinabandhu to improve their literature and reminded that Kanhar who is from Phiringia block of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma, the founder of Kandhamal District. Sri Krushna Chandra Brahma Religion, endeavored to develop the Annual Report 2017-18 89 Bodo Culture and Literature. Premananda All India Tribal Women Writers’ Muchahury, Convener, Bodo Advisory Board, Meet Sahitya Akademi delivered the introductory September 7-8, 2017, Ranchi speech. Prasanta Boro, General Secretary, Bodo Sahitya Sabha delivered the keynote address. In collaboration with the Jharkhandi Bhasha Thaneswar Boro, in his introductory speech Sahitya Sanskriti Akhara, Ranchi an All India elaborated on the status of education of Bodo Tribal Women Writers’ Meet was organized language in various educational institutions on the birth centenary of the first female tribal including universities. Gautam Paul, Officer- writer Elis Ekka. in-Charge, Sahitya Akademi, Kolkata proposed Dr. Devendra Kumar Devesh in his welcome the vote of thanks. speech said that Sahitya Akademi has published Five dozen books on Tribal languages and Dipak Kr. Basumatary, Vice-President, literatures. Vandana Tete from Jharkhandi Bodo Sahitya Sabha chaired the first session. Bhasha Sahitya Sanskriti Akhara talked about Rama Kt. Basumatary, Sarat Boro, Budheswar the life and works of Elis Ekka in the inaugural Boro, Swmkhwr Sheela Basumatary and session. Jaharlal Basumatary read out their poems in the The keynote address was made by eminent session. Janil Kr. Brahma, chaired the second Tribal writer, playwright and critic Streemlet session. Tiren Boro, Uttara Bwiswmuthiary Dakhar. Rose Kerketta in her inaugural speech and Ranish Sangrang Ramchiary read out explained the literary endeavours of Elis Ekka their compositions in this session. Subung in detail. Thanking speech was given by one the Basumatary, Principal, Janata College, members of Ekka’s family Elis Poorti. Serfanguri, Kokrajhar chaired the third session. In the first session Alma Grace Barla, Jyoti Rupali Swargiary, Anjali Prabha Daimari, Lakra, along with senihor critic Dr. Damyanti Bhoumik Ch. Boro and Rahel Mochary Besra gave their valuble opinions. It was participated as resource persons in this session. conducted by activist and writer Deepa Minj. Fourth session was held under chairmanship Second session was on “Vachikta aur aadiwasi of Anil Boro, Professor, . mahila srijan parampara”, “Aadiwasi stree He delivered short introductory speech kavitaaon mein indeginity”. It was addressed by regarding documentation and preservation K. Vasamalli from South, Milan Rani Jamatiya of folk literature of the Bodos. Phukan Ch. from Tripura and Kusum Madhuri Toppo Basumatary, Aleendra Brahma and Daimalu Brahma participated as resource persons in the programme. The valedictory session was held under the chairmanship of Daksheswar Deka while Thaneswar Boro, Ex-Minister Assam participated as Chief Guest. Valedictory speech was delivered by Toren Boro, President, Bodo Sahitya Sabha. Phukan Basumatary proposed a vote of thanks to all on behalf of Bodo Sahitya Sabha, Sahitya Akademi and Rangia L-R: Devendra Kumar Devesh, Rose Kerketta, Streamlet College. Dkhar, Vandana Tete 90 Annual Report 2017-18 from Chhatisgarh. The session was chaired by collaboration with the Indian Institute of Vandana Tete. In her speech she addressed the Sindhology, organized a two – day Yuva Sindhi question of the role of Oral literature. Vasamalli Writers’ Meet on 5-6 November 2017 at Adipur, presented the life struggle of the women in Toda Gujarat at the Ishwarijeevat Buxani Hall of the community by narrating her own experiences. Institute. Sri Lakhmi Khilani, renowned Sindhi Milan Rani Jamatiya said that women are the writer, inaugurated the Meet. inventors of maxims. They have preserved the At the outset Sri Krishna Kimbahune, folktales and folksongs through generations. Regional Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Third session concentrated on “Aadiwasi Mumbai, welcomed the audience and writer stree kavitaaon mein indeginity”. Krairi Mog – participants. Sri Khilani said that Sahitya Chaudhry from Tripura, S. Ratnamma from Akademi organized a very good number of Karnataka and Ivy Emogen Hansda from Delhi programmes in Sindhi in the last five years gave presented their views on Tribal female which should be appreciated. He appealed that poetry. Young critic Mary Hansda from Kolkata young writers should attempt to understand chaired the session. pace and issues of the times they are living in, Fouth session focused on “Kavita Path”. and shoulder the challenges posed by time. Indumati Lamani fron Karnataka, Sonal The happiness and satisfaction that come from ranthawa from Gujarat, Saroj Kerketta, Sushma creative writing is always greater than that of Asur, Pyari Tuti and Damyanti Sinku from material affluence, he added further. Jharkhand, Kairi Mog Chaudhry from Tripura, Vishwasi Ekka from Chhatisgarh and Ujjwala Dr. Hundraj Balwani, Member, Sindhi Jyoti Tigga from Delhi read their poems in Advisory Board, delivered keynote address. He their mother tongues as well as in Hindi. emphasized that youngsters should not neglect The fifth session was about “Aadiwasi mahila the significance and seriousness of literature, kathakaaron ki duniya”. It was conducted by although living in the times of technological Jyoti Lakra. Savitri Baraik from Jharkhand and upswing, as it is literature and art that produces Joram Yaalaam Nabam gave their speech on the culture, and literature is not reflection of topic. Sixth session was centered on “Samkaleen culture but it produces culture, he professed. aadiwasi mahila lekhan aur iski chunautiyan” It Sri Satish Rohra was the chief guest at was addressed by Sobha limbo from Klimpong the Meet. He heartily congratulated Sahitya and Heera Meena from Delhi and chaired by Akademi for holding so many programmes at the Tribal writer Shanti Khalkho from Ranchi. regular intervals. The last session was chaired by senior Dr. Prem Prakash, Convener, Sindhi Santali writer and ex VC of Sindo Kanhu Advisory Board, chaired the inaugural Vishwadyalaya, Pramodini Hansda. The session session. He emphatically said that youngsters was conducted by Shanti Saweiyan and vote of should never cease to read literature in their thanks was given by Aswini Kumar Pankaj, mother tongue as well as in other languages editor of Johar Disum Khabar. in translation. In creative writing, experience, imagination, style, experiments are equally Young Sindhi Writers’ Meet important, he added. Sri Sahib Bijani of the November 5-6, 2017, Adipur Institute proposed a vote of thanks. Sahitya Akademi, R.O. Mumbai, in Ms. Champa Chetanani chaired that first Annual Report 2017-18 91 session. The session was meant for short story Ms Komal Chandani recited their poems, and reading. Ms. Sangeeta Khilwani read our her Ms Nayana Rawlani, Sri Mahesh Khiwani and short story “Ishtihar”, Ms Komal Dayalani read Ms Champa Chetnani spoke of their favourite out “Khaunf”, Ms. Geeta Goklani read out “ literature in the language other than Sindhi. Sone Jo Pinjro”. Sri Manoj Chawla on Arjan Hasid’s “Mat Ji Murque”, and Sri Jayesh Sharma Poets’ Meet on Kailash Shadab’s “Akela Yun”, shared their’s November 9, 2017, New Delhi views as their favourite Sindhi books. Sahitya Akademi, in collaboration with the Sri Jayesh Sharma chaired the second Embassy of Chile in India organised a Poets session. Ms Sunita Mohinani read out her short Meet on 9th November 2017 featuring Mr story-“Charitrahin”, Ms Roshni Rohra read out “Nirbhay”, Ms Nisha Chawala read out “ Raul Zurita, renowned Chilean poets and five Nai Soch” in this session, besides Ms. Sangeeta distinguished poets of India. Ms. Renu Mohan Khilwani on Sri Laxman Dubey’s, “Ghar Sikki Bhan welcomed the guest poets and audience Rahyowa”, and Ms Komal Chandanani on Hari and spoke briefly about the initiatives of Sahitya Himrtani’s “ Rat Jo Bo Paher” sharing their Akademi to promote poetry. She welcomed views as their favourite books. Mr. Zurita and the Chilean ambassador H.E. Mr. Andres with bouquet and books. He Sri Mukesh Tilokani chaired the third read his verses from the much acclaimed The session. In this session Ms. Nayana Rawlani Sea in Spanish and Keki. N. Daruwalla, the read out her short story – “Pahenjo Waqt”, celebrated internationally known Indian poet, and Sri Mahesh Khilawani read out his one act- “Natak Mein Natak”, Ms. Geeta Goklani, read the translation in English. The recipient Ms Komal Dayalani and Ms. Sunita Mohinani of numerous awards, Zurita, who had said, “If shared their views on their favourite Sindhi poetry ends, the dream is dead’ applauded, books.- Hari Himthani’s “Yaad,” Jaya Jadwani’s appreciated as several Indian poets read from “Barf Ja Ful” and Guno Samtani’s “Abhiman” their outstanding works: , K. respectively. Fourth session was chaired by Satchidanandan, Keki N Daruwalla, Anamika Ms. Komal Chandanani. Sri Manoj Chawala, and read their poems. His Ms. Bharati Sadarangani, Sri Mukesh Tilokani voice echoed through the auditorium as he recited their poems in this session, and Ms. read excerpts from The Sea. Mr Andrés Barbé Harsha Mulchandani, Ms. Seema Bhambhani, González, Chilean Ambassador to India Sri Rajesh Mulchandani shared their views on addressed the august audience and introduced their favourite books in the languages other the poet as one of the outstanding living poets. than Sindhi. Keki N Daruwalla read the poems Lorca, Ms. Geeta Goklani chaired the fifth session, Guide and his well-known poem Jerusalem. Sri Jayesh Sharma, Ms Bhavisha Sadarangani, His mentioning of Jerusalem ‘You burn like an Ms Harsha Mulchandani recited their poems, eternal candle’ and ‘You are eternity’ were much and Sri Mukesh Tilokani, Ms Roshni Rohra, appreciated. Through his poems, he called for Ms Nisha Chawala spoke of their favourite peace too when there are flames in the sky. books in the languages other than Sindhi. Ms Kedarnath Singh, one of the most prominent Komal Dayalani chaired the last session. Ms poets in Hindi, began the reading session. His Seema Bhabhani, Sri Rajesh Mulchandani, choice of the poem Banaras one the oldest city 92 Annual Report 2017-18 of the world was very appropriate. According to Northeast and Southern Women the poet, the city of Banaras is half awake half Writers’ Meet dead and that spring suddenly comes in the 16 & 17 March 2018, Bangalore holy city. The poet moved through space and time and got the pulse of the city as the city Sahitya Akademi organized a Northeast and stands on one feet and unaware of the other. Southern Women Writers’ Meet at Bengaluru, Prof K. Satchidanandan, who has 24 collections on March 16-17, 2018. of poetry in Malayalam, and represented India The meet began with Dr. K. Sreenivasarao in several International literary events, was the welcoming the gathering. He said that the next poet who read The Barbarians. The poem Akademi promotes all the literatures of India, depicts what is happening in the present society. including tribal and folk literatures, and this On the Environment degradation, he read out meet is a unique one as the women writers of The Way to Heaven. According to the poet two extreme regions had assembled for the heaven is nothing but a life we now live but still mutual exchange of their literary creations. scared of living. An Old Poet’s Suicide Note is a Dr. Siddalingaiah, the Convener of the very sensitive poem where the poet says, “Call Kannada Advisory Board, in his introductory me when the world changes”. Indeed, a very remarks said that a lot has to be learnt from touching poem. Anamika, the well-known poet each other among the Indian languages. in Hindi, read out the poem Selfie translated Mrs. Anita Nair, eminent English writer, in by Malashri Lal much to the delight of the her keynote address, said that in the literatures audience considering modern India’s obsession of women, cow, river, mind are referred to again with Selfies. She also read a very sensitive poem and again. titled Rabia Fakir Kholi No.6. Her poem Salt Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar, the President translated by Sudeep Sen is very meaningful. of the Akademi, in his presidential address said Subodh Sarkar, an eminent Bengali poet, the that feminism is not confined to women only, a president of West Bengal Kobita Academy, read man can be a feminist too. Exile, Mothers of Manipur, After Mallika died The inaugural session was followed by a and In my Bastard English. Mothers of Manipur multilingual poetry recitation. Nine poets is a powerful poem in protest against the Assam read out their poems along with their English Riffles or may be any assault or brutality by men. translations, and they were Nilima Thakuria The poet gives shocking revelations through Haque (Assamese), Anjali Basumatary (Bodo), the medium of poetry. Apart from the fact that H.L. Pushpa (Kannada), Vijayalakshmi verses by Raul Zurita and Indian poets stirred (Malayalam), Konjenbam Sarita Sinha the audience, it also broke the language barrier. (Manipuri), Riju Devi (Nepali), Manjula Devi All poets write in different languages but poetry (Tamil), Sujatha Patwari (Telugu) and Revathi transcend all barriers. It was indeed heartening Poovaiah (Kodava). to watch that in spite of Raul Zurita’s ill health, The inaugural session concluded with a Vote he travelled and read his soul stirring verses of Thanks proposed by Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar. to an august audience who were delighted by his very presence and his outstanding verses. The first session devoted to paper Ms. Renu Mohan Bhan proposed a vote of presentation was on ‘Women’s Poetry; Present thanks. Indian Context’, with Dr. Prameela Madhav of Annual Report 2017-18 93 Kannada in the chair. Mrs. Maini Mahanta and the President, Secretary and other staff of (Assamese), Dr. Pramila Madhav (Kannada), the Akademi. Smt. Wahengbam Kumari Chanu (Manipuri) and Prof. K. Suneetha Rani (Telugu) presented Northeast and Southern Writers’ Meet their papers. 30 & 31 March 2018, Visakhapatnam The second session was a Multilingual Poet’s A Northeast and Southern Writers’ Meet Meet with Dr. Vasundhara Bhupathi, Kannada was organized on 30 and 31 March, 2018 at writer, in the chair. Mrs. Tulika Chetia Yein Visakhapatnam. Dr. Kalipatnam Rama Rao, (Assamese), Mrs. Rashmi Choudhuri (Bodo), eminent Telugu fiction writer, in his Inaugural Mrs. Sarita Mohan Verma (Malayalam), Ms. address began with the remarks that the very Ningthoujam Somola Devi (Manipuri), Mrs. aim of writing is sharing of ideas. Binashree Kharel (Nepali), Ms. Kanimozhi G Dr. , eminent (Tamil), Ms. Himaja (Telugu) read out their Assamese writer who presided over the session poems. dealt with Indian writing in English, and said In the evening, there was a presentation of that Indian writers have a natural talent to write women folk songs in Kannada rendered by Dr. in different languages. Appagere Thimmaraju and his troupe. Prof P. Adeshwara Rao, the Guest of Honor The third session held on 17th March, 2018, shared his academic and translation activities devoted to short story reading was chaired of Aluri Bairagi’s works The broken Mirror and by Mrs. Manikuntala Bhattacharya. Writers Voices from the Empty Well, into English, and Mrs. Jwishiri Boro (Bodo), Mrs. Nemichandra Prema Kavithalu into Telugu. (Kannada), Mrs. S. Sitara (Malayalam), Mrs. The Inaugural session was followed by a Niru Sarma Parajuli (Nepali), Mrs. Kalai Selvi multilingual poetry reading session, chaired (Tamil), and Mrs. P. Satyavathi (Telugu) read by Sri K. Siva Reddy, and Bipul Jyothi Saikia out their short stories. (Assamese), Rituraj Basumatary (Bodo) B.R. The fourth session was a Multilingual Poet’s Lakshmana Rao (Kannada), V. Madhusudanan Meet, with Mrs. Savithri Rajeevan (Malayalam) Nair (Malayalam), Thoudam Netrajit Singh in the chair. Writers Mrs. Anupama Basumatary (Manipuri), Abir Khaling (Nepali), Azhagirya (Assamese), Ms. Dhanshri Swargiary (Bodo), Dr. Anasuya Kamble (Kannada), Ms. Birala Singha (Manipuri), Ms. Kutti Revathi (Tamil), Mrs. Renuka Ayola (Telugu) and Mrs. Mallika Shetty (Tulu) read out their poems. Dr. Siddalingaiah, Kannada poet and Convener of the Kannada Advisory Board, felt that it was a wonderful meet and every poem was like an oracle and reflected the plurality of Indian Culture. L-R: K. Sreenivasarao, Prof. P. Adeshwara Rao, Dr. Sri S.P. Mahalingeshwar in his Vote of Kalipatnam Rama Rao, Dr. Lakshmi Nandan Bora, Thanks, thanked all the participating writers Sri K. Siva Reddy 94 Annual Report 2017-18 Periyvan (Tamil), Aslam Hassan (Urdu) and K. L.R.Swami and R.Sreelatha Varma (Malayalam) Sanjeeva Rao (Telugu) read out their poems. Imojet Ningonbam (Manipuri) Jogendra After lunch, the First Session started with Darnal (Nepali) Thenmozhi Das (Tamil) and the papers presentation on “My World My Balasudhakar Mouli (Telugu) presented their Writing”. Chaired by Prof. S. M. Iqbal. In this poems. session Arindam Barkataky (Assamese), G. Bijoykumar Shamra (Manipuri) Su. Venugopal Purvottari: Festival of Letters (Tamil) and Rama Teertha (Telugu) presented April 21-23, 2017, Guwahati their papers. The second session of the first day was a Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with poetry session chaired by Sri L.R. Swami, noted Assam Sahitya Sabha and The North-East Telugu writer and Akademi award winning Foundation, Guwahati organized a North- translator. Jiban Narah (Assamese), Uthirsar Eastern Literary Festival on April 21-23, 2017 Khungar Basumatary (Bodo), C.Ravunny at NEDFI Convention Hall, Dispur, Guwahati, (Malayalam), Lenin Khumancha (Manipuri), Assam. Abani Mohan Saharia, Chandan Sarma, Subhash Sotang (Nepali), B. Meenakshi Mema and Purnima Bongjung, welcomed the Sundaram (Tamil), Perugu Ramakrishna and guests on behalf of Assam Sahitya Sabha and Siriki Swaminaidu (Telugu) presented their North East Foundation. Dr K. Sreenivasarao, poems. Swaminayudu’s poem in English was Secretary, Sahitya Akademi chaired the presented by poet and translator . inaugural session. Ratan Thiyam, in his speech, said that he was deeply honored to be associated On second day Sri K.P. Radhakrishnan, with Sahitya Akademi and the Literary Festival Programme Officer, welcomed the writers and which helped to establish communication and Sri Vasireddi Naveen to chair the third session understanding among the people from different on Short Story Reading. Sri Naveen opined that parts of this country. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, present short story, though a genre practised by President, Sahitya Akademi talked about using many, needs to be honed with more care and the word ‘festival’ in the context of literature and creative depth. Bonti Senchowa (Assamese), also said that we must be careful while dealing S.Diwakar (Kannada), Payipra Radhakrishnan with different languages and cultures of our (Malayalam) Heisam Budichandra Singh country. He also expressed his happiness that (Manipuri) Harish Moktan (Nepali), Subra the festival is organised in the Northeast and felt Bharath Manian (Tamil) and Chintakindi that Sahitya Akademi should give importance Srinivasa Rao (Telugu) rendered English to each and every problem associated with translation of their stories. Concluding remarks writers, producing books or publishes. Dr. were delivered by Sri Naveen. Translator Dhrubajyoti Borah chose the topic ‘Future of Kalluri Syamala said a translators’ list should Literature in Today’s Globalised World’ for his be prepared and we should focus on translation speech and saluted all the prominent writers into Indian languages. and expressed his gratitude for making him The Fourth and last session of the two-day a part of the event. Bhalchandra Nemade, meet was on Poetry Reading. It was chaired the eminent Marathi writer, talked about the by Prof. Siddalingaiah, Convener, Kannada importance of the pluralistic approach to deal Advisory Board. Poets Kushal Dutta (Assamese), with diversities in India. After that, the vote Sopna Baglaru (Bodo), H.N. Arathi (Kannada), of thanks was conferred by Dr. Paramananda Annual Report 2017-18 95 Rajbongshi, General Secretary, Assam Sahitya (Urdu). They read out their poems in their own Sabha. The first session was titled ‘Necessity languages as well as the translated versions. of Mother Tongue’ and was chaired by The sixth session was a discussion on the topic Bhalchandra Nemade. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Borah, ‘Translation: Uniting the Culture’ and was Mogalli Ganesh, Shafi Shauq and Malchand chaired by H. S. Shivaprakash. The participants Tiwari were the participants in this session. were Pradip Acharya, Subhro Bandopadhyay, The topic of the second session was ‘Future of Santosh Alex, Vinit Shukla and Malchand Novels Now’ and was chaired by Yeshe Dorjee Tiwari. The topic of the seventh session was Thongchi. Sangeeta Bahadur, Mohan Kumar, ‘Writing: Passion or Profession’ and was chaired Visharam Gupte and Santosh K. Tripathy were by . The speakers for this session the speakers for this session. The third session were N. Kirankumar, Hari Bhatnagar, of Purvattari was a short story reading and was Mahajan, Devipriya and Vikram Sampath. chaired by P. Sivakami, eminent Tamil writer The eighth session was a short story reading and activist. Jhumur Panday read out her and was chaired by Dr. Nagen Saikia. The Bengali short story ‘Cheleta Amar Rupantar’ participants were Manika Devee (Assamese), and also read its translated version in Hindi Panna Trivedi (Gujarati), Simran Dhaliwal ‘Dibyank’. The second reader was Dayanad (Punjabi) and Kuppili Padma (Telugu). The Pandey, an eminent Hindi writer, who recited ninth and last session was Poets’ Meet and was his short story in Hindi titled ‘Swapnoka chaired by Shafi Shauq. The participants were Cinema’. The third reader Mogalli Ganesh, an Bijoy Sankar Barman (Assamese), Ratneswar eminent Kannada writer read the translated Basumatary (Bodo), Agnishekhar (Hindi), version of his short story in English ‘One Day Haris Rashid (Kashmiri), Arunabh Saurabh at the Lodge’. Fourth reader, (Maithili), N. Bidyasagar Singha (Manipuri), Naik, a Konkani writer read out the translated Chandra Bhushan Jha (Sanskrit), Mansingh version of his short story titled ‘Garden of Aura’ Manjhi (Santali), Azhagiyasingar (Tamil) and and lastly, H. Budhichandra, a Manipuri writer, Wasif Yaar (Urdu). read out the English translation of his short story titled ‘Beyond the Bottom’. The fourth Namdev Festival session of Purvottari was Kavi Anuvadak and May 9-10, 2017, Mumbai Arun Kamal, eminent Hindi writer, presented his poems written in Hindi which were then Saint Namdev Festival was celebrated on translated and read out by Karabi Deka Hazarika 9-10 May 2017 in Mumbai. The festival was and Anupam Kumar. The fifth session was arranged in Surendra Gavaskar Hall of Mumbai Poets’ Meet where ten poets from different parts Marathi Granth Sangrahalaya, Dadar, Mumbai, of India were invited to present their poems. in which the scholars and thinkers from This session was chaired by Subodh Sarkar, an various parts of India were invited to present eminent Bengali writer and poet. The poets who their views on the religious movement of Saint recited their poems were Karabi Deka Hazarika Namdev. At the outset, Krishna Kimbahune, (Assamese), Dilip Das (Bengali), Shanti welcomed the dignitaries and guest writers. Basumatary (Bodo), Vijaya Thakur (Dogri), Dr K. Sreenivasarao in his welcome address Anant Mishra (Hindi), Tika Bhai (Nepali), explicated the essentiality of celebrating the Bharti Sadarangani (Sindhi), Salma (Tamil), Saint festivals all over India. He described that Yakoob (Telugu) and Ajay Pandey ‘Sahaab’ Saint Namdev and Saint were 96 Annual Report 2017-18 the pioneers to form and develop the Bhakti sincere tribute to Sant Namdev in which H.B.P. movement in Maharashtra. Bharatbuva Maharaj Naseerabadkar and his The inaugural address was delivered by group of kirtankars rendered the with Prof. Bhalchandra Nemade, Convener, Marathi a very devotional attitude. Dr Bhalchandra Advisory Board. He described that Namdev Nemade proposed a vote of thanks and was preceded by Saint Poets in Modern India. concluded the festival. He carried the tradition of Nath sect to modern age, thus keeping the culture and its values alive. Avishkar: The Golden Voyage of Manjeet Singh, a renowned Punjabi litterateur Assamese Lyrical Literature delivered the key-note address. He considered 9 June 2017, , Assam Saint Namdev’s teaching a landmark in national integration. The First session on Social Reality Sahitya Akademi organized an Avishkar in Sant Namdev’s Era and Bhakti Tradition was programme on The Golden Voyage of chaired by Tribhuvannath Rai. The papers were Assamese Lyrical Literature in collaboration presented by Rohini Mokashi-Punekar and with Sanskritik Gosthi Kallol on 9 June 2017 Eknath Pagar. at Nagaon. Dr Mihir Kumar Sahoo welcomed the gathering on behalf of the Sahitya Akademi. The second session on Sant Namdev and Prof. Karabi Deka Hazarika conducted the his contemporary Saint Poets was chaired by programme. She talked about Bhakti in Sangeet Bhalchandra Nemade while Govind Bhalerao and about the impact of musical numbers on from Marathi, Ranju (Punjabi), Rajesh human life. Moving on to Sankardeva, she spoke Pandya (Gujarati) and Tribhuvannath Rai of how he composed geet and drama in Brajawali, (Hindi) presented their papers. a hybrid language which is easily understood The third session, in which scholars from in North India. Speaking on Madhavdeva, she Punjab were invited, was chaired by Rawail mentioned that he was more of a ‘Kavi’(poet) Singh. The session was devoted to Shri Guru than a Guru and not only his but also Grantha Sahib and Sant Namdev. his Naam Ghosha can be sung as songs. Talking The festival continued on 10 May 2017 with about Anirudhadeva, she clearly mentioned the fourth session dedicated to Sant Namdev in that there was no class difference in the religion Hindi Poetry. Ramji Tiwari chaired the session he preached and the artists presented a musical while Udaypratap Singh and Karunashankar citation from Anirudhadeva. With the coming Upadhyay presented their papers. of Lakshminath Bezbaruah a lot of songs were written, which can be divided into a number The fifth session chaired by Rohini Mokashi- of groups like the ‘’Baijee geet’’ and ‘’Dakuwal Punekar was devoted to ‘Sant Namdev’s Poetry: geet’’. From Ambikagiri Rai Chowdhury’s ‘’Aji Spiritual, Devotional and Philosophy’. Vilas banduki chonde’’ to “Chira senehi mor bhaxa Khole and Vidyasagar Patangankar presented janani’’ of Mitradev Mahanta, a whole journey their papers. was completed. After that there was a traversal Vasant Patankar chaired the sixth and from Kamalananda Bhattacharya to Jyoti final session of the festival and Aruna Dhere Prasad Agarwalla to Parbati Prasad Baruah, delivered her thoughts on ‘The importance of Rudra Baruah, Keshav Mahanta, Nirmal Prabha Sant Namdev’s different forms of poems’. The Bordoloi, Navakanta Barua, finally reaching Dr. last session of the festival can be considered a . Annual Report 2017-18 97 A Tribute to – The School, Manvi welcomed the participants and Master Storyteller audience. Sri Chandrakant Karadalli, noted June 23, 2017, Chennai children’s writer, inaugurated the programme and talked about inculcating the values in ‘A Tribute to Ashokamitran – The Master children at a very young age. Sri Neelkantappa Storyteller’ was organized on 23 June 2017 Goud, eminent educationist, was the chief guest at Sahitya Akademi Chennai office. Sri and talked about the ways of improving the A.S. Ilangovan, Officer-in-Charge, Sahitya standard of education in villages. Sri Gurunath Akademi, paid tributes to the doyen of Tamil Reddy chaired the session. Sri Sarjashakara literature and mentioned that Ashokamitran Haralinatha and Sri K. Shivalingappa Handihalu was a friend, philosopher and guide to talked about ‘Children’s Literature in modern Sahitya Akademi, Sri Sa. Kandasamy, Sahitya times’ and ‘Translation of Children’s Literature’, Akademi Awardee, chaired the programme. respectively. Students of the village shared He presented an erudite write-up that narrated their experiences. In the valedictory session, the great qualities of Ashokamitran as a man Sri Chidanand Sali, eminent writer, delivered and an artist. Sri Amshan Kumar paid glowing the valedictory address, Sri Venkoba Kotnekal tributes to the person who radiated humanism was the chief guest and Smt. Vijayalaxmi of in his approach and raised Tamil fiction to the the Trust chaired the session. Sri Sali urged the international level. Sri Amshan Kumar said parents to ensure children have multitude of that Ashokamitran was very helpful when the experiences. Media persons, literature lovers and students from different schools participated documentary film was made on him and wished in the programme. that the film would project his fellow writer, friends and his near and dear ones as well. Sri Tribute to C. Narayana Reddy Azhagiya Singar recounted his conversations, 12 July 2017, Hyderabad meetings, friendship with and admiration for his short stories like Rickshaw, Vimochanam and A Tribute to Dr. C. Narayana Reddy, eminent Athai. The documentary film on Ashokamitran Telugu poet was organized. In his opening directed by Sri Amshan Kumar was screened in remarks S. P. Mahalingeshwar expressed his the function. Mrs. Ashokamitran, his sons Sri grief over the demise of the eminent litterateur Ramakrishnan and Sri Ravi Muthukumaran, and threw light on his great achievements in the also graced the programme and shared their field of Telugu literature. Dr. N. Gopi, Convener memories of an endearing husband and of Telugu Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, fostering father. described Cinare as a poet of exceptional qualities. Then followed the tributes of Gramalok prominent poet-writers Nandini Sidha Reddy, 28 June 2017, Sirivara Village S. V. Sathyanarayana, C. Mrinalini, Ammangi Venugopal, Seela Veerraju, Devipriya, Mamidi In association with Jnana Gangothri Harikrishna, Deshapathi Sreenivas, Tirumala Shikshanan Samsthe, a Gramalok programme Sreenivasacharya, R. Vasunandan and on ‘Children’s Literature in Kannada’ was Pathipaka Mohan. While many of the speakers organized in Sirivara village on June 28, 2017. recalled their fond memories pertaining Smt. Shashikala, Head Mistress of Montessori to their personal relationship with Cinare, 98 Annual Report 2017-18 others harped upon the versatile nature of Mithun Tudu and Anil Majhi recited their the deceased poet’s merits, both as a man of poems. literature and a human being. The perseverance with which Cinare held top positions and how Rajbhasha Week he had excelled in running them was explained September 14-21, 2017, New Delhi by others. The fact that Cinare had always Eminent writer and linguist Sri Premlal egged on many a budding poet to keep penning Sharma was invited to inaugural Rajbhasha Week poems was made known by some speakers. S. from 14 to 21 September at Sahitya Akademi, P. Mahalingeshwar and Dr. N. Gopi gave their Delhi. Expressing his deep resentments towards concluding remarks Indian languages in his speech, he said that Indian languages are failing to give employment. All India Santali Poetry Festival He advocated the students suffering from the August 11-12, 2017, Andhra Pradesh neglect of Indian languages in Staff Selection Commission and Public Service Commission An All-India Santali Poetry Festival Exams. Prempal Ji believes that we can’t just was organized on August 11-12, 2017 at rely on Article 343. We need to bring Hindi and Visakhapatnam, Oyanjan, Andhra Pradesh. other Indian Languages ahead through united Dr. K. Sreenivasarao formally welcomed the efforts. He also praised the role of Akademi in gathering and talked about the efforts being upgrading the Indian Languages. Secretary Dr. made by the Akademi for the promotion Sreenivasarao welcomed Prempal Ji by gifting of Santali and other tribal languages. Sri him a book. He said that government officials Arjun Charan Hembram, who was the Chief should use Hindi as much they can. Guest of the programme, highlighted the journey of Santali poetry. Sri Madan Mohan The programme was coordinated by Soren delivered the keynote address, while Devendra Kumar Devesh. In the end Deputy Secretary, Renu Mohan Bhan thanked the chief the presidential address was delivered by guests and the members of the Akademi. Sri Gangadhar Hansada, Convener, Santali Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi. In the On 15 December 2017 students of the fourth inaugural session, Sri Raghunath Hembram, class of Bal Bharti school, Noida, visited the Smt. Joba Murmu, Sri Aditya Mandi and Sri Akademi Library and also participated in the Ramchandra Tudu recited their respective workshop on Hindi language and literature. Dr poems. Dr Devendra Kumar Devesh conducted Devendra Kr. Devesh and Sri Kumar Anupam the programme and gave a formal vote of addressed the children. They informed the thanks. There were also two poetry sessions in children about the development of Hindi which women and young poets were invited for and various writers in the Language and also poetry recitation. Under the chairmanship of Dr. answered the queries of the children. A film on Damyanti Besra, distinguished Santali poet and the famous Hindi poet critic, Smt. Shobha Hansda, Smt. Maina Tudu, was also shown to the children. Smt. Sumitra Marandi, Smt. Yashoda Murmu, Five competitions were organized during Ms. Sonali Hansda and Smt. Sushila Mardi the Rajbhasha Week viz. Unicode typing, recited their poems. The young poets’ poetry dictation, extempore speech, translation, and session was chaired by Sri Parimal Hansda, in essay writing. The judge for the extempore which Sri Durgacharan Murmu, Hajam Baske, speech was Director of the Ministry of culture Annual Report 2017-18 99 Sri Ved Prakash Gaur. that he has a deep conncetion with Devnagiri On 20 September 2017 a Hindi workshop script. Being away from any script means being was organized in which 30 staffs participated. away from its rich literature. Devnagiri is one Retired Deputy General Manager Dr. R. P. Joshi of the most scientific scripts. He further said was present as a specialist. Air India was also that Devnagiri script is related to . invited. Ancient literatures of China and Japan are in Brahmi. In the end Dr. Sreenivasarao gave his Concluding session was organized on 21 vote of thanks and said that Devnagiri can be September 2017. On the occasion, President, helpful in understanding the literature from Sahitya Akademi, Prof. Vishwanath Tiwari Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The programme was and famous poetess of Dogri, Smt. Padma coordinated by Devendra Kumar Devesh. Sachdeva were invited. Bengali poet Subodh Sarkar was also present in the event. Smt Padma Sachdeva presented cash prize to the winners. Festival of India in Israel November 5-10, 2017, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem In the beginning of the event “Alok” a rajbhasha magazine by the Sahitya Akademi was launched A delegation of India writers was sent to by the Secretary. In the welcome speech, the Israel to participate in the Festival of India in Secretary said that one day the country will Israel to commemorate the 70th anniversary of have to accept Hindi as the . India’s Independence and the 25th anniversary Each of our employees needs to be adept in of establishment of diplomatic relations between Hindi. President Prof. Tiwari said that, “English India and Israel. The delegation comprised Smt. flourished in India as a language of occupation. Esther David, Prof. Jatindra Nayak, Smt. Sheela Now when it’s our rule we should accept Hindi Rohekar, Sri Paul Zacharia, Prof. Margaret as our official language”. Zama and Dr. K. Sreenivasarao. Sri Anupam Tiwari proposed a vote of The members of the literary delegation were thanks. received on 5 November 2017 at the Tel Aviv airport by Mr. Meir Ouziel, Director, Hebrew Rajbhasha Manch Writers Association, which was the local September 15, 2017, New Delhi host of the writers’ delegation and an official from Indian Embassy. At a dinner held on 5 Dr. B. B. Kumar, eminent Linguist, November, eminent Israeli writers interacted sociologist, thinker and the chairman of with Indian writers. The next day the members ICSSR launched the book titled, “Devnagari of the Indian delegation visited the house of Lipi Andolan ka Itihas” by Ramnirajan Hayim Nahman Bialik, the national poet of Parimalendu on the occasion of Hindi Week Israel, who had played a key role in reviving (15-21 September, 2017) published by the Hebrew as a spoken and written language Sahitya Akademi. Dr. Parimalendu introduced used for daily life in Israel. Here they had an his books in the beginning of the session. He opportunity of meeting A. B. Yehoshua, one of said that, “This book is an achievement of my Israel’s greatest living novelists. At a meeting life. I wrote this book after the hard work of held in the premises of Hebrew Writers 30-35 years.” In his brief speech he presented Association, India’s Ambassador to Israel, Mr. a lot of information regarding Devnagiri Lipi Pavan Kapoor warmly welcomed the delegates Andolan. Chief guest Dr. B. B. Kumar said to Israel and expressed his sincere hope that 100 Annual Report 2017-18 the bonds between Israel and India would be Kamarasu, veteran writer and scholar, along strengthened. In their presentations, Indian with Prof. Bharathi Balan, coordinated the writers focused on the close historical association workshop. Sri A.S. Ilangovan, Officer-in- of the Jews with India and how they were always Charge, Sahitya Akademi, Chennai, explained treated with deep affection and respect by the the theories of poetic justice and poetic license host country. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, and advised the writers to take up cardinal Sahitya Akademi, thanked the Israeli hosts and truths and change them with their artistic ability the officials of the Indian Embassy in Israel into valuable literary pieces. Dr. M. Bhaskaran, for bringing the writers of the two countries Vice-Chancellor, TNOU, mentioned that the together. On the following day, Indian delegates workshop will mould the short story writers to went to Jerusalem, where they visited the become successful fictionists. Dr. V. Iraiyanbu, Holocaust Museum. Later during the day, they I.A.S., delivered the special address. interacted with Israeli authors and Mr. Yaron Prof. Vijayan, Registrar, TNOU, quoted Meir, Head of South-East Asia and Mr. Yossef Jayakanthan regarding the aim of fiction. Sahitya Levi, Head of International Cultural Relations, Akademi Award winner Sa. Kandasamy, veteran both from Ministry of Israeli Foreign Office writer S. Ramakrishnan, short story expert at the Jerusalem Museum. On 8 November, at and media personality, Sri Maalan, journalist the office of the Hebrew Writers Association, and editorial expert, Sri Venkatesh and noted members of the Indian delegation were invited scholar Prof. K. Nachimuthu delivered lectures. to talk about their own work and their current Many young writers such as Veerapandiyan, literary preoccupations. Israeli authors present Adhiraman, Jayaprakash, Kannikovil Raja, at the meeting shared their experiences. The Manushi, Gunasundari, Maria Leema, C.R. event was coordinated by Ms. Hava Pinhas- Manjula, Tamizhmathi, Giritha, Anitha Cohen, poet, editor and literature lecturer. In Paramasivam actively participated in the the evening of the same day, several eminent workshop. Prof. Vaiyapuri proposed the vote of Israeli writers were invited to the office of the thanks. Hebrew Writers’ Association. On the fifth day of the visit, the Indian delegates met a few Seminar and Workshop Israeli scholars, writers and Dr. Anju Kumar, March 27-28, 2018 Deputy Chief of Mission, at the dinner hosted In collaboration with AMITY University, by India’s Ambassador to Israel. The office- Haryana, a National Seminar-Cum-Workshop bearers of the Hebrew Writers Association bade was organized on Revitalization of Heritage the Indian writers’ delegation a warm farewell Languages and Culture with Special Reference on 10 November. to the NER on 27–28 March 2018 at AMITY University campus, Haryana. The scholars who Workshop for Young Writers presented papers in the Seminar were Prof. K.V. December 5-6, 2017 at Chennai Subbarao, Sri Meiraba Takhellambam, Prof. Madhumita Borbora, Prof. Sabaree Mitra, Dr In collaboration with Tamil Nadu Open Tariq Khan, Dr Sriparna Das, Dr Varoon Bakshi, University, Chennai, a two-day workshop for Dr Sujoy Sarkar, Mr Ladly Mukhopadhyay, Ms young writers was organized on December Swati Chakraborty, Dr Esha Jainti, Prof. Udaya 5-6, 2017 at the university premises. Dr. R. Narayana Singh, Dr Kakoli Dey, Dr Rajarshi Annual Report 2017-18 101 Singh, Dr Sunil Kr Mishra, Lepcha. The chairs views on the subject. of the session comprised of Prof. Shailendra The last session of the programme was a Kr Singh, Dr H. K. Jha, Prof. Rajeev Mishra, poetry reading session, which was chaired by Prof. Kiran Devendra and Prof. Esha Jainti. Dr Mamta Kalia, eminent Hindi writer. Dhirjyu Suvro Parui from Amity School of Languages Jyoti Basumatari (Bodo), Usha Kiran ‘Kiran’ delivered the vote of thanks. Prof. P.B. Sharma, (Dogri), Nitu (English/Hindi), Rukhsana Vice-Chancellor, Amity University Haryana, Jabeen (Kashmiri), Rani Jha (Maithili), Linthoi and Prof. Sanjay K. Jha, Director, ASLA, Amity Ningthoujam (Manipuri), Sumati Lande University Haryana, were also part of the (Marathi), Subhadra Bomzon (Nepali), Sharda Seminar. Krishna (Rajasthani), Rita Trivedi (Sanskrit), Sumitra Soren (Santali), Sakthi Jothi (Tamil), International Women’s Day Mandarapu Hymavathi (Telugu) and Shahnaz Celebrations Nabi (Urdu) read their poems in original March 8, 2018 followed by translations in Hindi/English. Mrs. Renu Mohan Bhan, Deputy Secretary, A symposium on The Challenges to Sahitya Akademi conducted the programme Women’s Freedom Today & Poets’ Meet was and in the end thanked all the participants and organized on 8 March 2018 in Delhi on the the august gathering for making the women’s occasion of International Women’s Day. In day programme a success. the inaugural session, Dr. K. Sreenivasarao welcomed the participants and gathered Foundation Day audience. He informed that Sahitya Akademi March 12, 2018 has specially designed literary programmes for women writers like Nari Chetna, Asmita, The 64th Foundation Day of the Akademi Women Writers’ Meet, etc. was celebrated on 12 March 2018 in Delhi and Dr. Nasera Sharma, eminent Hindi writer the Foundation Day Lecture was organized, in her inaugural address emphasised on the 6th in the series. Dr. , eminent contribution of women during the ancient writer and scholar delivered the lecture on period. The Four Pillars of Learning. Welcoming the Prof. Krishna Manavalli, noted Kannada distinguished guest, Dr. K. Sreenivasarao said scholar while presenting her keynote address the series was inaugurated by Prof. Kapila highlighted the global perspectives of women’s Vatsyayan followed by Hon’ble Justice Sri freedom. M.N. Venkatachaliah, Prof. S.L. Bhyrappa, Dr. The inaugural session was followed by and Dr. . two discussion sessions on the topic of the He also talked about the evolution and growth symposium, which were chaired by Varsha of the Akademi over six and a half decades. Adalja (Gujarati) and K.R. Meera (Malayalam) He said that Sahitya Akademi is the home for respectively. Arupa Patangia Kalita (Assamese), writers and because of their continuous and Samragnee Bandopadhyay (Bengali), Kumud strong support, the Akademi is on the way of Sharma (Hindi), Hema Naik (Konkani), progression. Gayatribala Panda (Odia), Sindhu Mishra Dr. Karan Singh’s lecture was on “The four (Sindhi) and Pratibha (Punjabi) presented their pillars of learning”. He said that, Learning to 102 Annual Report 2017-18 with the emergence and establishment of the value based system. He urged people to raise their consciousness to a higher level, move towards learning to be and identify yourself. He concluded his speech by stating that the earth had nurtured us and we should not destroy it but nurture it back. Dr. Karan Singh’s lecture was followed by an interactive session with the gathered audience. The Secretary concluded the session and thanked Dr. Karan Singh for such Dr Karan Singh delivering Foundation Day Lecture a stimulating lecture. He requested Dr. Karan Know, Learning to do, Learning to be and Singh to send the Akademi this lecture, which Learning to live together at the four strong could be published for the benefit of wider pillars of the society. He observed that he chose readership. the topic since all literature is learning. On Learning to Know – he said that unless we ask Symposium on What Freedom questions, we would not learn. On Learning to Means to Me Do, he stated that education without the capacity August 15, 2017, New Delhi to do something is meaningless. Efficient and To commemorate the 70th anniversary clear learning is necessary to obtain skills of Indian Independence Sahitya Akademi and one should do things with such obtained organized a literary event “What Freedom skills, dedication and enthusiasm to complete Means to Me ” featuring eminent scholars from meaningful learning. On Learning to Be, he said various fields at the Akademi premise in New that human life should not be a meaningless Delhi on August, 15, 2017. Eminent scholars, journey, it is an exciting gift and an unique Chitra Mudgal, Abhay Kumar Dubey, Anant opportunity. On Learning to Live Together, Vijay, Asghar Wajahat, Geetanjali Shree, Keki he specified that realisation of full potential at N. Daruwala, Leeladhar Mandoli, Maalan V. the individual and social level is possible only Narayanan, Nalini, Prayag Shukla, Sharan

L-R: Asghar Wajahat, K. Sreenivasarao, Chitra Mudgal, Geetanjali Shree, Keki N. Daruwala Annual Report 2017-18 103 Kumar Limbale and Sheroj Singh Bechain to keep the independence intact. According participated in the forum and shared their to Prayag Shukla, nature itself teaches the real valuable ideas. essence of freedom and it also teaches how to be independent and threats to freedom arise All the participants observed a minute’s due to the persons who have the power with silence as a mark of honour to Dr. Chandrakant them. Sharan Kumar Limbale stated that to Devtale, distinguished Hindi Poet, who passed live the life with an equal status is freedom. away on 14 August, 2017. Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, He observed that brotherhood is also another Secretary Sahitya Akademi welcomed the form of freedom. Sheroj Singh Bechain felt that participants and audience. He stated that the idea universal freedom for all the communities is of freedom has been in existence for a very long important. He observed that social condition of time. Abhay Kumar Dubey stated that freedom the marginalized groups and talked about the means freedom of thought and one should contribution of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar to think independently. Anant Vijay presented create a developed India. Ms. Chitra Mudgal his views on issues related to Independence summed up the views on freedom expressed by to freedom of expression and the problems different speakers and presented her view that related to freedom of expression have not been dissatisfaction about freedom has arisen in the thoroughly studied in our political scenario. contemporary scenario and freedom means Asghar Wajahat emphasized that writers and to live in a continuous developed form of authors should be given independence to consciousness as well as to respect the thought express their ideas that they wish to express and of others. A brief interactive session followed share. Geetanjali Shree stated that the breath the presentations. is the freedom and observed that freedom is our ancestral right and it can manifest in International Yoga Day Celebrations our life integrally. Changing dynamics in the June 20-21, 2017, New Delhi contemporary scenario has created a critical situation for us to think about freedom. Keki N. Daruwala stated that according to him Sahitya Akademi celebrated International freedom is being born in a rational place, in a Yoga Day on June 20-21, 2017 at the Akademi rational society. We need some sanctity and we premises in New Delhi. need to be very tolerant people. There should Sahitya Akademi organized a daylong be some rationality around us. This is very symposium on ‘Yoga in Indian Literature’ on June free country and a fine country. Leeladhar 20, 2017. The symposium was inaugurated by Mandoli emphasized on the process of learning eminent writer and scholar, Prof. Kapil Kapoor. freedom through the indigenous methods. He Prof. Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari, President, further expressed that there should be freedom Sahitya Akademi, presided over the session from hunger, poverty, illiteracy and inequality. while Dr K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Maalan V. Narayanan observed that freedom Akademi, delivered the welcome address and has many faces and it means different things to unveiled the theme of the symposium. In the different persons. According to him freedom first session chaired by Dr Vishnu Dutt Rakesh, means not forcing one to do what one does eminent scholar and writer, three eminent not want to do. Ms. Nalini stated that we live scholars, Dr J. Sreenivasamurthy, Dr Veer Sagar in the breath of freedom and we have to fight Jain and Sri Vijaypal Shastri, presented their 104 Annual Report 2017-18 other offices of the Akademi delivered lectures on the importance of Yoga in day to day living, in personal and professional lives. The staff participated enthusiastically. On both the days, Akademi Book Exhibition was organised.

Symposium on Interrelation between Nature and Literature September 19, 2017, New Delhi Sahitya Akademi organized a Symposium on “Interrelation between Nature and Literature” L-R: K. Sreenivasarao, Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari and on September 19, 2017 at New Delhi. At the Kapil Kapoor beginning of the programme, Mrs. Renu Mohan papers on ‘Yoga in Sanskrit Poetry and Poetics,’ Bhan, Deputy Secretary, Sahitya Akademi ‘Yoga in Samanic Literature’ and ‘Yoga in welcomed the participants and audience. The Goraknath Literature’ respectively. Dr Vishnu key-note address was delivered by Sudhanshu Dutt Rakesh talked about ‘Yoga in Vaishnava Chaturvedi, renowned Hindi-Malayalam- Literary Works.’ In the second session chaired by Prof H.S. Shivaprakash, distinguished poet, Sanskrit scholar. Vidyabindhu Singh, eminent playwright and scholar, three eminent scholars, folk-art specialist and scholar, delivered the Dr Jawahar Baxi, Dr G.B. Harish and Dr presidential address, where he said that Indian Jagannath Dash, presented their papers, ‘Impact folklore is incomplete without nature. He of Yoga on Western Indian Literature,’ ‘Yoga in presented many examples from Awadhi which Tantric Literature’ and ‘Yoga in Eastern Indian supported the relationship between nature and Literature’ respectively. Prof H.S. Shivaprakash literature. The speakers were Puran Chand talked about ‘Yoga in South Indian Literature.’ Tandon, Dipti Tripathi, Sadique and Ashok Kumar Jyoti. Puran Chand Tandon talked On 21 June 2017, Sahitya Akademi organized about the various aspects of nature in Hindi a dem-lec by Yoga experts in the Akademi offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, literature while Dipti Tripathi talked about Bengaluru and Mumbai. All the staff of the Sanskrit literature, Sadique about Urdu and Akademi participated and performed various Ashok Kumar Jyoti spoke about the portrayal asanas such as Padmasana, Chakrasana, Surya of nature inrelation to societal concerns. Namaskar, Vajrasana and also practiced various Ramakant Shukla, eminent Sanskrit writer and types of pranayama. The experts imparted scholar, was the chief guest of the programme various concentration techniques to the staffs and he spoke about the relation between nature in all the offices. The Secretary in New Delhi, and health. Sri Anupam Tiwari, Editor, Sahitya Regional Secretaries and Officers-in-Charge at Akademi, coordinated the programme.

Annual Report 2017-18 105 List of Programmes organized by Sahitya Akademi in 2017-2018 Asmita Poetry reading programme in All India Writers’ Festival Bengali women writers 23-24 December 2017, Chandigarh 24 April 2017, Kolkata Awards Manipuri women writers 27 April 2017, Imphal Bhasha Samman 25 April 2017, Vijayawada Bodo women writers 14 September 2017, Mangalore 29 April 2017, Guwahati 4 October 2017, Pune Odia women writers 31 January 2018, Delhi 14 May 2017, Paradip, Odisha Bal Sahitya Puraskar 14 November 2017, Vijayawada Assamese women writers 07 August 2017, Dibrugarh, Assam Yuva Puraskar 22 December 2017, Chandigarh Kashmiri women writers 16 October 2017, , J&K Translation Prize 28 December 2017, Agartala Kashmiri women writers 02 November 2017, Gul, J&K Sahitya Akademi Award 12 February 2018, Delhi Urdu women writers 17 November 2017, Delhi Bal Sahiti Women writers from different Indian Contemporary Children Literature with languages eminent children writers 10 January 2018, Delhi 21 November 2017, Delhi Present challenges of Children Literature Avishkar 13 January 2018, Delhi Banamali Maharana and his troupe Bhashantara Anubhav 14 May 2017, Paradip, Odisha A multilingual poetry reading programme in Sanskritik Goshti Kallol original followed by recitation of translation 09 June 2017, Nagaon, Assam of the same poetry in different languages 11-12 May 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Songs of Dinu Bhai Pant by Brijmohan and his troupe Book Discussion 18 June 2017, Jammu K.A. Satchidanandan on Monograph on On Galpo with Bhupen Hazarika Centre Chudamani 08 August 2017, Dibrugarh, Assam 26 April 2017, Chennai 106 Annual Report 2017-18 Malashri Lal, Kavita Sharma, Samit Basu M. Sampath Kumar on Telungu Naavalgal and Deepa Agarwal on An Anthology of Sirukathaigal (Tamil translation of Indian Fantasy Writing Akademi’s award winning Telugu book) 01 May 2017, Delhi 26 October 2017, Chennai Dr M.R Arasu on monograph on Konguvelir Prof. Indra Nath Choudhuri, on Sahitya 29 May 2017, Chennai Sidhant Vimarsh 30 October 2017, Delhi Sri Tiruppur Krishnan on Draupathiyin Kathai Dr. N. Avadaiyappan on N. Subbu 15 June 2017, Chennai Reddiyarrim Panmugam 22 November 2017, Chennai Smt. Idaimaruthur Ki. Manjula on Siruvar Kathai Kalanjiyam (an anthology of S.M. Sangavai on Tamizhaga Yappu children’s short stories) Marabuppavalargalin Paththguppu 29 June 2017, Chennai 21 December 2017, Chennai Sri Sa Kandasamy on Aaseervaathathin Sri Pradeep Pant on Pahar Gatha and Sri Vannam (Tamil translation of Akademi’s Vinod Tiwari on Award winning Assamese novel) Rachna Sanchayan 06 July 2017, Chennai 08 January 2018, Delhi Dr. Rama Gurunathan on Kaditha Ilakkiyam Ramdarash Mishra on Kavita Mein Dilli (an anthology of letters) and Yogendranath Sharma “Arun” on Pitambardutt Barthwal Rachna Sanchayan 13 July 2017, Chennai 12 January 2018, Delhi Sri B. Veeramani, on Thernthedutha Sanga Prof. Tamilselvi on Vaddarathanai Kathai Ilakkiya Paadalgal (an anthology of selected Ulagam (Tamil translation of Kannada songs from ) stories) 20 July 2017, Chennai 29 January 2018, Chennai Dr. Prakash Manu on Bharatiya Bal Sahitya Sri Pulavar Ve Prabhakaran on Panmuga 24 August 2017, Delhi Nokkil Ayothidasa Pandithar Mithilak Lok Katha Sanchayan 15 March 2018, Chennai 02 September 2017, Siharsa Creative Writing Workshops Prof. M. Muthuvel on Thaninayaga Adigalaarin Thamizhiyal Pangalippu Yuva Creative Writing 21 September 2017, Chennai 24-25 April 2017, Goa Kissa-O-Kalam: The Speaking Pen, workshop K. Satchidanandan, Sumanyu Satpathy, for children Animesh Mohapatra and Malashri Lal on 22-26 May 2017, Delhi K. : Selected Essays and Natabara Samantaray: A Reader How to increase reading habits in children 26 September 2017, Delhi 21-22 June 2017, Rajsamand Annual Report 2017-18 107 Poetry writing Indira Goswami 14-16 November 2017, Madhubani, 06 July 2017, Chennai Sanskrit Natya Lekhan Karyashala D. Jayakanthan 26-28 November 2017, Ujjain, Madhya 13 July 2017, Chennai Pradesh For Young Writers 20 July 2017, Chennai 5-6 December 2017, Chennai Mahasweta Devi Cultural Exchange Programmes 08 March 2018, Bengaluru Indian writers’ delegation to Brazil to Festival of Letters participate in Festival of India in Brazil (12-19 February 2018, New Delhi) 04-10 September 2017 Inauguration of Sahitya Akademi Exhibition Indian writers’ delegation to Thailand 2017 to participate in a Seminar on Influence 12 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, of Sanskrit & Pali on South East Asian Delhi Languages under the Festival of India. 23-27 September 2017) Presentation of Sahitya Akademi Awards 2017 Indian writers’ delegation to Spain to 12 February 2018, Kamani Auditorium, Delhi participate in a Sanskrit Round Table Conference as part of India’s 70th Writers’ Meet independence anniversary 13 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns celebrations Delhi 17-21 October 2017 Indo-Israeli Writers’ Meet Indian writers’ delegation to Israel to 13 February 2018, Akademi Auditorium, Delhi participate in a Festival of India to celebrate Samvatsar Lecture by S.L Bhyrappa 70th Anniversary of India’s 13 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, Independence Delhi 05-10 November 2017 Seminar on Oral and Tribal Literature and Russian writers’ delegation to India All Tribal Poets’ Meet 30 January-11 February 2018 13-14 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, Israeli writers’ delegation to India Delhi 12-18 February 2018 Symposium on Media and Literature 14 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, Documentary Film Screening Delhi Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai Face-to-Face (Interviews with select 2017 15 June 2017, Chennai Sahitya Akademi Award Winners) Ashokamitran 14 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, 23 June 2017, Chennai Delhi 108 Annual Report 2017-18 Yuva Sahiti: The New Harvest Samik Bandyopadhyay (Eminent Critic of 15 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, Indian Art, Theatre and Film) Delhi 12 March 2018, Kolkata A 3-day National Seminar on 70 Years of Gramalok Indian Independence: Literary Portrayals 15-17 February 2018, Akademi Auditorium, Village Bisfi, Dist. Madhubani, Bihar Delhi With Maithili poets 27 May 2017 Purvottari: North East and Northern Writers’ Meet Village Nuwagaon, Dist. Mayurbhanj, 16 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, Odisha Delhi With Santali poets 28 May 2017 Symposium on ‘Translation as Retelling’ 16 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, Village Samalsar, Moga, Punjab Delhi With Punjabi poets 30 May 2017 Spin-A-Tale (Poetry and story writing competition for the children) Village Raipur, Dist. Jammu, J&K 17 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, With Dogri poets Delhi 16 June 2017 Symposium on the Role of Publishers in Village Dharampur, Dist. Darbhanga, Bihar Indian Literature In collaboration with Maithili Sahitya Sodh 17 February 2018, Rabindra Bhavan Lawns, Sansthan, Dharampur Delhi With Maithili poets 24 June 2017 Foundation Day Village Dhalbhumgarh, Jharkhand in Dr. Karan Singh (eminent scholar and collaboration with Jaher Than Committee, writer) Jamshedpur 12 March 2018, New Delhi With Santali poets 25 June 2017 Erode , Kuzha. Kathiresan and Gowri Kirubanandan Vidyavahini Vasathi Shaale, Sirivara Village, 12 March 2018, Chennai Manvi Taluk, Raichur Dist. Karnataka in collaboration with Jnanagangotri Education H.S. Venkatesha Murthy (Eminent Kannada Trust, Sirivara Village on Children Writer) Literature 12 March 2018, Bengaluru 28 June 2017 A documentary film on P.T. Narasimhachar Village Charichhak, Dist. Parikud, Odisha 12 March 2018, Bengaluru In collaboration with Sri Kamaleswar Dev Ramdas Bhatkal (Marathi Scholar) Kala Sahitya Sanskruti Parishad 12 March 2018, Mumbai 01 July 2017

Annual Report 2017-18 109 Village Haidergarh, Barabanki, Uttar Village Savli, Dist. Vadodara in collaboration Pradesh with Sri B.K. Patel Arts & Smt. L.M. Patel 03 July 2017 Commerce College 10 August 2017 Village Kanglatomgbi, Dist. Imphal West, Manipur in collaboration with Siroi Sirjana, Village Pedaprolu, Krishna Dist., Andhra Kanglatongbi Pradesh, Presentation of Songs and 09 July 2017 Dance of Assam 14 August 2017 Village Kanjhari, Jalon, Uttar Pradesh 19 July 2017 Village Khultabad, Dist. , Maharashtra in collaboration with Village Jagmamapur, Jalon, Uttar Pradesh Marathwada Sahitya Parishad 20 July 2017 24 August 2017 Bahour Commune, Pondicherry in Village Mallayyanapura, Dist. collaboration with Bharathi Government Chamarajnagar, Karnataka, Kathe Kelu Higher Secondary School Magu – Kathe Helu Magu (Children’s 24 July 2017 Literature in Kannada) Village Garhi, Dist. Udhampur, J&K 14 September 2017 Meri Mitra Mandali Village Rah Solyute, Dist. , J&K in 28 July 2017 collaboration with Rashtriya Mahila Kavya Village Babai, Haushangabad, Madhya Manch, Dogri Poets’ Meet Pradesh 23 September 2017 29 July 2017 Village Kalasapur, Chikkamangalur Taluk, Village & Teh. Paithan, Dist. Aurangabad in Karnataka in collaboration with Ajjampura collaboration with Pratishthan Mahavidyala G. Suri Prathistana Trust 30 July 2017 03 October 2017 Village Mahishi, Saharsa, Bihar Village Mundur, Dist. Kerala 30 July 2017 Yuvaprabhath Vayansala, Mundur 29 October 2017 Village Baromile, Mayurbhanj, Odisha 30 July 2017 Village Baida, Sherghati, Gaya, Bihar 05 November 2017 Village Doddaballapur, Bangalore Rural Dist. In collaboration with Government First Village Kareli, Dist. Narsinghpur, Madhya Grade College on Environment, Inscriptions Pradesh and Kannada Folk 26 November 2017 05 August 2017 Village Tarsattari, Goa Village Shahpur, Dist. Burhanpur, Madhya 10 December 2017 Pradesh Mappilappattu – Literature and Folk 05 August 2017 Tradition 5 January 2018, Kerala 110 Annual Report 2017-18 Village Manaray Toll, Dist. Samastipur, Sri Adon Ringong, noted Nepali writer Bihar 04 November 2017, Kalebung, West Bengal With Maithili poets Dr. Shashi Pathania, noted Dogri writer 07 January 2018 25 November 2017, Udhampur, J&K Kathasandhi Sri Govind Chandra Majhi, eminent Santali Dr. Debraj Lenka, eminent Odia fiction writer writer 03 December 2017, Mayurbhanj, Odisha 08 April 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Dr. Gobinda Basumatary, noted Bodo writer Smt. Kusum Ansal, eminent Hindi writer 17 March 2018, Kokrajhar, Assam 20 April 2017, Delhi Kavi Anuvadak Sri Krushnat Khot, eminent Marathi writer Arun Kamal, Eminent Hindi Writer 23 April 2017, Mumbai Sameer Tanti, noted Assamese Translator Sri M. Rajen Singh, eminent Manipuri writer 22 April 2017, Dispur Assam 21 May 2017, Imphal, Manipur Dr. Manmohan, noted Punjabi writer Smt. Malti Joshi, renowned Hindi and Ms. Nirupama Dutt, well-known translator Marathi writer 24 September 2017, Chandigarh 10 June 2017, Delhi Kavisandhi Dr. Bhagirath Mishra, eminent Bengali writer Sri Jnan Pujari, eminent Assamese poet 27 June 2017, Kolkata 28 April 2017, Guwahati, Assam Sri Asaram Lomte, noted Marathi writer Sri Kh. Rajen Singh, eminent Manipuri poet 07 July 2017, Thane (west), Maharashtra 20 May 2017, Imphal, Manipur Dr. Phul Goswami, eminent Dr. Sambhunath Chattopadhyay, eminent Assamese writer Bengali poet, 06 August 2017, Guwahati 30 June 2017, Kolkata Ms. Jaya Jadwani, noted Sindhi writer Dr. V.R. Vidyarthi, eminent Telugu poet 20 August 2017, Nagpur, Maharashtra 02 July 2017, Hanamagonda, Telangana Sri Ahmad Rasheed, eminent Urdu writer Ms. Anishetti Rajitha, eminent Telugu poet 13 October 2017, Delhi 02 July 2017, Hanamagonda, Telangana Dr. Vadrevu Veeralakshmi Devi, noted Dr. Kotla Venkateshwara Reddy, eminent Telugu writer Telugu poet 29 October 2017, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 09 July 2017, Mahabubnagar, Telangana Dr. Mohd. Shafi Zaral, noted Kashmiri Sri Gopinath Brahma, eminent Bodo poet writer 29 July 2017, Doimukh, 02 November 2017, Gul, J&K

Annual Report 2017-18 111 Dr. Balachandran Chullikkad, eminent Sri Mohd. Shabaaz Rajoravi, noted Kashmiri Malayalam poet poet 30 July 2017, Bengaluru 04 November 2017, Rajouri, J&K Dr. Nandini Sidha Reddy, eminent Telugu Sri Keval Chandra Lama, noted Nepali poet writer 30 July 2017, Hyderabad 05 November 2017, Kurseong, West Bengal Dr. Sitaram, eminent Telugu poet Sri Vijay Verma, noted Dogri writer 30 July 2017, Hyderabad 26 November 2017, Jammu, J&K Prof. Suresh Rituparna, noted Hindi poet Language Conventions 04 August 2017, Delhi Convention Dr. Eethakota Subba Rao, noted Telugu poet 22-23 September 2017, Tezpur, Assam 08 August 2017, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh Koshli- Convention Sri Arun Babani, noted Sindhi poet 2-3 December 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 27 August 2017, Pune Sri Asharaju, eminent Telugu poet Literary Forums 28 August 2017, Hyderabad, Telangana Influence of the Epics on Modern India and South Asian Writing Dr. Nityananda Nayak, eminent Odia poet 3 April 2017, Delhi 28 August 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Goutam Buddha and Odia Literature Sri Sudhama (A. Venkata Rao), eminent 9 April, 2017, Bhubaneshwar Telugu poet 29 August 2017, Hyderabad, Telangana Literary Forum 13 April 2017, Delhi Sri Bandla Madhava Rao, eminent Telugu poet Indian Writing in English: New Genres, New 20 September 2017, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh practices 13 April 2017, Delhi Prof.Ratan Lal Hangloo, eminent Urdu poet 29 September 2017, Allahabad Swachhta Pakhwada and Literary Programmes Sri G.N. Gauhar, eminent Kashmiri writer 17-30 April 2017, Bengaluru 07 October 2017, Charare Shareif, J&K World Book Day 90th Anniversary of visit of Gurudev 23 April 2017, Bengaluru Rabindranath Tagore to Siam and 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of World Book Day Diplomatic Relations between India and 23 April 2017, Salem Thailand. 16 October 2017, Delhi Noted Konkani writers 23 April 2017, Goa Sri Ali Saida, eminent Kashmiri writer 16 October 2017, Anantnag, J&K 112 Annual Report 2017-18 oted Sanskrit writers The Life and Works of Birinchi Kumar 24 April 2017, Delhi Baruah 09 June 2017, Nagaon, Assam Observance of Swachhta Pakhwada – Guest Lecture Folklore in Manipuri Literature 25 April 2017, Chennai 10 June 2017, Imphal, Manipur An Evening with a Critic H. Kanhailal Singh’s contribution to 26 April 2017, Imphal Manipuri Dramatic Literature 10 June 2017, Imphal, Manipur Kamakshiprasad Chattopadhyay 27 April 2017, Kolkata An Evening With Prabhat Bora 11 June 2017, Guwahati Release of Malayalam translation of Daatu 29 April 2017, Bengaluru The Place of Women in Myth and Legend 12 June 2017, Nambol, Manipur Kannada Literature and Prospects of e-publishing at Bangalore Book release of Madhavrao Sapre Rachna 4 May 2017, Bengaluru Sanchayan 19 June 2017, Delhi A Hundred different Lamps: Rabindra Nath Tagore, the Polymath Yoga Day 08 May 2017, Delhi 20 June 2017, Kolkata Dr. Narendra Mohan, well-known Hindi Reading of Bengali and Assamese Poetry and poet and playwright read his short play Comparative Discourses Amber Habshi 21 June 2017, Guwahati, Assam 12 May 2017, Delhi Observance of Yoga Day Gandhi and Odia Literature 21 June 2017, Chennai 14 May 2017, Bhubaneswar International Yoga Day Noted Kashmiri writers 21 June 2017, Bengaluru 17 May 2017, Delhi Literary Forum Evaluation of Translated Hindi Novels in 23 June 2017, Delhi Manipuri A tribute to Askhokamitran – The Master 20 May 2017, Imphal, Manipur Storyteller Manipuri Lyrical Literature 23 June 2017, Chennai 21 May 2017, Imphal, Manipur Literary Forum on Jadumani Mahapatra Pathapatu and Childrens Stories 30 June 2017, Nayagarh, Odisha 30 May 2017, Malappuram, Kerala Literary Forum on Godabarish Mahapatra Thikkodian’s Contribution to Malayalam 30 June 2017, Balugaon, Odisha Literature and Drama Literary Forum on Zikir Zari and Azan Peer 06 June 2017, Calicut, Kerala 8 July 2017, Balighat, Golaghat, Assam

Annual Report 2017-18 113 Literary Forum: Kaviyarangu With Ms. Adeena Karasick, a noted poet 12 July 2017, Calicut, Kerala from Canada 9 August 2017, Delhi Literary Forum: A Tribute to Dr C. Narayana Reddy, eminent Telugu writer Feminist Approaches to Drama 12 July 2017, Hyderabad 16 August 2017, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Noted Konkani writers Contemporary Trends in Tamil and Hindi 16 July 2017, Ponda, Goa Literature 16 August 2017, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Literary Forum on Globalisation – Telugu and Odayil Ninnu by P. Poetry Keshava Dev 17 July 2017, 17 August 2017, , Kerala Noted Kashmiri writer Sahitya Loka 19 July 2017, Doda, Jammu & Kashmir 17 August 2017, Karkala Literary Forum on the life and works of Literary Forum Pandit Oinam Bogeshwor Singh 17 August 2017, Delhi 21 July 2017, Imphal, Manipur On R.P. Sethupillai Literary Forum on Impact of Sanskrit 18 August 2017, Papanasam, Tamil Nadu Literature on Contemporary Manipuri Swachhata Pakhwada Literature 18 September 2017, Kolkata 21 July 2017, Imphal, Manipur Sindhi writers Literary Forum on Post War Manipuri 20 August 2017, Nagpur, Maharashtra Dramatic Literature 22 July 2017, Imphal, Manipur Sindhi writers 27 August 2017, Pune Literary Forum 27 July 2017, Vadodara, Gujarat Life and Works of Hijam Guno 3 September 2017, Imphal, Manipur Literary Forum Science and Literature 27 July 2017, Delhi 3 September 2017, Imphal, Manipur Telugu Poet Kundurthi Contribution of Lai Haraoba in 31 July 2017, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Contemporary Manipuri Literature Literary Contributions of Poets Abdul 4 September 2017, Imphal, Manipur Rahman, Inquilab and Na. Kamarasan Agrarian Novels in Telugu Literatureat 3 August 2017, Chennai 4 September 2017, Tirupati Adhunika Malayalakavithayile Samskarika Literary Forum Bahutwam 7 September 2017, 9 August 2017, Muvattupuzha, Kerala Kundapur, Karnataka

114 Annual Report 2017-18 Historical Epics in Telugu (Ancient and Literary Forum Modern) 12 October 2017, Delhi 10 September 2017, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 125th Birth Anniversary : Pt. Literary Forum Vishambharnath Sharma Kaushik 13 September 2017, Kutch, Gujarat 14 October 2017, Kanpur, UP Experiments in Telugu Free Verse Kashmiri writers 15 September 2017, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh 16 October 2017, Anantnag, J&K Contribution of Muslim Writers for the Evolution of Malayalam Story Telling development of Telugu Literature 20 October 2017, Trivandrum, Kerala 16 September 2017, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Cinema and Literature Poets’ Meet Indian Epics 22 October 2017, Kakching, 19 September 2017, Madurantakam, Tamil Manipur Nadu M. Gopalakrishna Iyer Guest lecture on Nature and Literature: 23 October 2017, Chennai Inter-relations (Swachhta Pakhwada) Influence of Bolshevik Revolution of 20 September 2017, Chennai on Telugu Society and Literature with Literature: Interrelation between Special Reference to Women Environment and Literature 31 October 2017, Warangal, Telangana 21 September 2017, Kolkata Kashmiri writers Khwaja Ahmad Farooqui on the occasion of 2 November 2017, Gul, J&K. his Birth Centenary Kashmiri writers 22 September 2017, Delhi 2 November 2017, Gul, J&K. Navala Rachayitrulu Abhyudaya Exploring the Modern Bengali Short Story Dhrukpadham 3 November 2017, Silchar, Assam 22 September 2017, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Vigilance Awareness Lecture Literature: an Inter-relation 3 November 2017, Chennai 26 September 2017, Bangalore Lecture on Vigilance Week Life Versus Writings 30 October-3 November 2017, Bengaluru 4 October 2017, Malappuram, Kerala Vigilance Awareness Week with Hemanta Kr. Syncretic Culture in the Poetry of T. Ubaid Mohanty 6 October 2017, Calicut, Kerala 3 November 2017, Kolkata Sindhi writers Kashmiri writers 6 October 2017, , 4 November 2017, Rajouri, J&K. Kashmiri writers Poets Meet with Raul Zurita 7 October 2017, Charare Sharief, J&K 9 November 2017, Delhi

Annual Report 2017-18 115 On So. Murugappa Kannada Fiction, Poetry, Criticism and 11 November 2017, , Tamil Nadu. Present Scenario 17 February 2018, Arasikere, Karnataka Literary Forum 15 November 2017, Mumbai Bodo Short Story Reading 18 February 2018, BTAD, Assam Book release of Lalan Shah Fakir ke Geet 16 November 2017, Kolkata Literary Forum 28 February 2018, Chennai On Jagdish Chandra Mathur 17 November 2017, Delhi Dr. H.S. Venkateshmurthy, eminent Kannada writer spoke on Kannada classic Modern Tamil Poetry Maledegula by P.T. Narasimhachar 30 November 2017, Trichy, Tamil Nadu 12 March 2018, Bengaluru Kannada poets Noted Tamil writers spoke on Development 12 December 2017, Bangalore of Indian Literature Literary Forum 12 March 2018, Chennai 17 December 2017, Mumbai Poets’ Meet on the occasion of World Poetry Literary Forum Day 22 December 2017, Delhi 21 March 2018, Chennai Husnul Jamal and Badharul Muneer Loka: The Many Voices 28 December 2017, Kondotti, Kerala Loka: The Many Voices with MMDMC 25 years of Globalisation and Rayalaseema 27 April 2017, Imphal Literature 28 December 2017, Anantpur, Loka: The Many Voices: Mogua Tamsa Andhra Pradesh performance by Sri Badal Sikdar and his troupe Selected Epic/Long Poems in Telugu 11 May 2017, 29 December 2017, Kalyandurg, Andhra Bhubaneswar Pradesh Loka: The Many Voices Khongjom Prava and Manipuri Literature 9 June 2017, Aizwal, 30 December 2017, Agartala Loka: The Many Voices: Bihu Songs and Hundred years of Manipuri Literature Dance from Assam 31 December 2017, Agartala 13 August 2017, Vijayawada Telugu Short Stories Reflecting Occupational Loka: The Many Voices with Srijan Utsav Crafts 5-6 November 2017, 27 January 2018, Hindupuramu, Andhra Pradesh Loka: the Many Voices: Bahuwa Dance performance with a scholarly lecture on the Book Release of Arignar Anna dance form 8 February 2018, Chennai 12 November 2017, Sivasagar, Assam

116 Annual Report 2017-18 Loka: The Many Voices: North Bengal Tribal Dr. Jetho Lalwani, distinguished Sindhi scholar Dance performance on Fishing 10 September 2017, Ahmedabad 28 January 2018, , West Bengal Sri Mohan Gehani, eminent Sindhi writer Loka: The Many Voices: Traditional Fugddo 6 October 2017, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh folk dance form and the related songs were Dr. Na. Mogasale, eminent Kannada writer presented along with a scholarly lecture 27 October 2017, Mangalore, Karnataka 4 March 2018, Cochin Dr. Madhu Acharya ‘Ashawadi’, eminent Loka: The Many Voices: Women Folk Songs Rajasthani writer of Karnataka performance by Appagere 28 October 2017, Kolkata Thimmaraju & Troupe 16 March 2018, Bangalore Sri Imran Shah, eminent Assamese writer 12 November 2017, Sivasagar, Assam. Loka: the Many Voices 22 March 2018, Delhi Sri Narottam Palan, distinguished Gujarati writer Meet the Author 25 February 2018, Junagarh, Gujarat Smt. Prativa Satpathy, eminent Odia writer 9 April 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Mulakat Dr. Jiwan Namdung, Eminent Nepali writer Young Hindi Writers 29 April 2017, Darjeeling, West Bengal 25 April 2017, New Delhi Ms. Shefalika Verma, eminent Maithili and Young Manipuri writers Hindi writer 26 April 2017, Imphal 4 May 2017, Delhi Young Assamese writers Dr. Chennaveera Kanavi, eminent Kannada 7 July 2017, Jorhat, Assam poet Mulakat with Young Writers 18 June 2017, Dharwad, Karanataka 20 March 2018, Bikali Sri N. Shivdas, eminent Konkani writer 29 June 2017, Goa Multilingual Meets Sri Gyan Singh Shatir, eminent Urdu writer Literary Festival 4 July 2017, Delhi 28-29 September 2017, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh Sri , eminent Tamil writer 5 August 2017, Chennai North-East Literary Festival 11 November 2017, Guwahati Sri Sarat Kumar Mukhopadhyay, eminent Bengali writer Multilingual Poets’ Meet 23 August 2017, Kolkata 15-16 November 2017, Mizoram Dr. N. Kalimohan Singh, eminent Manipuri writer Visva Bangla Sahitya Utsav 2 September 2017, Imphal, Manipur 24-25 November 2017, Kolkata

Annual Report 2017-18 117 Literary Festival National Book Week 24-25 November 2017, Kolkata, West Bengal November 14-21: The Akademi celebrated One day All India Multilingual Poets’Meet National Book Week 2017 in Delhi and all its 19 March 2018, Kokrajhr Regional Office at Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai Multilingual Poets’ Meet and sub-office at Chennai and organised book 21 February 2018, Delhi exhibitions as well as literary programmes at Mangalore, Karnataka and Tanjore Tamilnadu. Nari Chetna Manipuri women writers 26 April 2017, Imphal Mangalore, Karnataka Reception of Women in Assamese Fiction 15: Poets’ Meet with noted Kannada 27 April 2017, Gouripur writers at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. Odia women writers 16: Literary Forum programme where 26 August 2017, Bhubaneswar eminent Kannada playwrights read their short plays at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. Kashmiri women writer 16 October 2017, Anantnag, J&K 17: Short story reading programme with noted Kannada short story writers a St. Nepali women writers Aloysius College, Mangalore. 5 November 2017, Kurseong, West Bengal 18: Bal Sahiti: recitation of children poetry Women writers from different Indian at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. languages. 19: Book Culture: A Discussion 13 November 2017, Delhi programme at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. Nari Chetna at Boroma College 20: Valedictory programme: St. Aloysius 17 February 2018, Baroma College, Mangalore. On the occasion of International Women’s Day. Tanjore, Tamilnadu 8 March 2018, Bangalore National Book Week Programme 14-21 November 2017, Thanjavur. Documentary Nari Chetna films on eminent writers were screened. 8 March 2018, Mumbai Documentary Film on D. Jayakanthan Nari Chetna 15 November 2017, Thanjavur 8 March 2018, Kolkata Documentary Film on Thakazhi Sivasankara Nari Chetna Pillai 8 March 2018, Chennai 16 November 2017, Thanjavur Documentary Film on Neela Padmanaban 17 November 2017, Thanjavur

118 Annual Report 2017-18 Documentary Film on Vaikkom Muhammad North East Indigenous Literary Festival Basheer 10-11 January 2018, Agartala, Tripura 18 November 2017, Thanjavur North East and Northern Writers’ Meet 16 February 2018, Agartala, Tripura Documentary Film on 19 November 2017, Thanjavur North East and Southern Women Writers’ Meet Nari Chetna with Kalaiselvi, Lakshmi, 16-17 March 2018, Bangalore Manushi and Revathi 20 November 2017, Thanjavur North-Eastern and Regional Meets Discussion meeting-cum-workshop on Revitalization of Heritage languages Purvottari: Festival of Letters and Culture under North Eastern Indian 21-23 April 2017, Dispur, Assam Languages-Srijana East and Northern Writers’ Meet 27-28 March 2018, Gurgaon, Haryana 13-14 May 2017, Darbhanga, Bihar North East and Western Writers’ Meet North Eastern Literary Festival 29-30 March 2018, Mumbai 22-24 May 2017, Guwahati, Assam Northeast and Southern Writers’ Meet Northeast and Southern Writers’ Meet 30-31 March 2018, Visakhapatnam 13-14 August 2017, Vijayawada People and Books North Eastern Literary Festival Ms. Benu Mishra, eminent artist 11 November 2017, Guwahati, Assam 28 April 2017, Guwahati North East and Southern Writers’ Meet Sri Sanwar Agarwal, reputed publisher 19 November 2017, Lakshadweep 30 April 2017, Darjeeling Purvottari: with writers from North East and N. Rajmohan Singh Northern Indian languages 12 June 2017, Imphal, Manipur 22 November 2017, Delhi Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, eminent North East and Southern Writers Meet scholar delivered a lecture on Jaiminiya 7-8 December 2017, Kochi, Kerala Mahabharata Kavi Sammelan (Northeast and Southern 8 August 2017, Delhi poets’ Meet) Prof. Syed Shahid Mehdi, former Vice- 8 January 2018, Vijayawada Chancellor, Jamia Milia Islamia Purvottari: North Eastern Writers’ Meet 13 October 2017, Delhi 9 January 2018, Kochi, Kerala Prawasi Manch Purvottari: Multilingual readings by North- eastern and Northern writers Ms. Sneh Thakore, noted Hindi writer from 9 January 2018, Delhi Canada 5 May 2017, Delhi Annual Report 2017-18 119 Rajbhasha Events Birth Centenary seminar : R.K. Surjaborosana Singh Rajbhasha Week 11 June 2017, Imphal, Manipur 14-21 September 2017, Delhi Birth Centenary : Dinu Bhai Pant Rajbhasha Manch 17-18 June 2017, Jammu 15 September 2017, Delhi Birth Centenary : Gajanan Madhav Rajbhasha Hindi Day Celebration Muktibodh 18 September 2017, Bengaluru 27-28 June 2017, Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh Rajbhasha Hindi Day Celebration Representing Marginality: Texts and 18 September 2017, Mumbai Traditions of Eastern Indian Languages 29-30 June 2017, Guwahati, Assam Rajbhasha Hindi Day Celebration 18 September 2017, Chennai Birth Centenary : Annapurna Maharana 2 July 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Rajbhasha Hindi Day Celebration 20 September 2017, Kolkata Sri Ramanujadarshan : Relevance in the Modern Eraon the occasion of 1000th Birth Seminars Anniversary of Sri Ramanujacharya Indian Literature and Social Development: 7-8 July 2017, Tirupati Theory, Practice and Community Impact Birth Centenary : Narayana Gangopadhyay 5-7 April 2017, Shimla, 13-14 July 2017, Kolkata Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: Life and Works Folk Literature in West and North East 14-15 April 2017, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Indian languages Trends of Santali Novels 14-15 July 2017, Panaji, Goa. 23-24 April 2017, Jamshedpur, Paths and Schools of Thoughts in Modern Jharkhand Kannada Literature Birth Centenary Seminar : Pt. Brajobehari 17-18 July 2017, Harugeri, Karnataka Sarma Birth Centenary Seminar : Rajkumar 25 April 2017, Imphal Sanahal Singh Standardization of Indian Nepali Language 23 July 2017, Imphal, Manipur 29-30 April 2017, Darjeeling Socio-Cultural Perspective of Literary Sant Namdev Adaptation of Malayalam Films 9-10 May 2017, Mumbai 9-10 August 2017, Malappuram, Kerala Language, Literature and Gender Inshaallah Khan ‘Insha’on the occasion of his 18-19 May 2017, Delhi 200th Death Anniversary. 18 August 2017, Hyderabad Contemporary Manipuri Poetry and its Perspectives Birth Centenary : Trilochan 18-19 May 2017, Imphal, Manipur 21-22 August 2017, Delhi

120 Annual Report 2017-18 Dogri Short Stories Birth Centenary : N. Khelchandra Singh 25-26 August 2017, Jammu 23-24 October 2017, Imphal, Manipur Birth Centenary : Brajakishore Dhal Changing Patterns of Punjabi Diasporic 27 August 2017, Dhenkanal, Odisha Literature 26-27 October 2017, Chandigarh Contribution of AIR (Akashwani) to Telugu Language and Literature Medieval Vaishnav Literature 28-29 August 2017, Hyderabad, Telangana 26-27 October 2017, Delhi Adhunik Maithili Sahityik Shilpi 2-3 September 2017, Saharsa, Bihar Post-Modern Trends in Bodo Literature 5 November 2017, Assam Birth Centenary : M.K. Indira 9 September 2017, Thirthahalli, Karnataka Samar Sen Birth Centenary : Gopal Chhotray 6-7 November 2017, Kolkata 17 September 2017, Bhunbaneswar Ismail Meerathion the occasion of his 100th Sense of Displacement in Eastern Indian Year of Death Anniversary Literature 11 November 2017, Delhi 18-19 September 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Gouthama Buddha : Reflections in Telugu Birth Centenary : Upendranath Jha ‘Vyas’ Literature and Culture 12-13 November 2017, Patna, Bihar 20-21 September 2017, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Birth Centenary : Influence of Sanskrit & Pali on South East 13-14 November 2017, Delhi Asian Languages under Festival of India in Thailand. The Evolution of Children Literature 23-27 September 2017, Thailand 15-16 November 2017, Vijayawada, Symposium on Modern Trends in Bodo Andhra Pradesh Short Story and Drama 25 September 2017, Karbi Anglong, Assam Sagar Sahitya: from Kachchh to Konkan 2-3 December 2017, Bhuj, Gujarat Translating Contemporary Indian Drama on the occasion of International Translation Birth Centenary : Sunaram Soren Day 3 December 2017, Mayurbhanj, 30 September 2017, Shillong, Odisha Tamil Poetics and Prosody Seminar on Folklore 4-5 October 2017, Puducherry 4-5 December 2017, Jammu

Yug Ka Sahitya Shastra Birth Centenary : Prabhakar Machave 14-15 October 2017, Ahmedabad 6 December 2017, Delhi

Annual Report 2017-18 121 Cultural Sensibility and Creativity : Birth Centenary : Birendra Kumar Emerging Trends in Indian Literature Bhattacharya 7-9 December 2017, Wardha, Maharashtra 22 April 2017, Kolkata, West Bengal in Indian Literature on the 175 years of Khasi Written Literature occasion of 100th year of Champaram 14-15 December 2017, Shillong, Meghalaya satyagraha, led by Mahatma Gandhi. 27 April 2017, Delhi Birth Centenary : Thokcham Sonamani Singh Modern Plays in Western Regional languages 31 December 2017, Agartala 4 May 2017, Mumbai

Birth Centenary : M. Gopalakrishna Mir Sonaullah Adiga 14 May 2017, Kreeri, Jammu & Kashmir 6-7 January 2018, Bengaluru Universalism in Govinda Pai’s Literature Artistic Expression in Sindhi Literature 19 May 2017, Kasaragod, 24-25 January 2018, Mumbai Kerala Science, Language and Renaissance M.M.T. Ganapati Shastri 2 February 2018, Tirur, Kerala 25 May 2017, Ernakulam, Kerala 70 Years of Indian Independence: Literary Portrayals was organised Patriotism in Contemporary Manipuri 15-17 February 2018, Delhi Literature 9 June 2017, Imphal, Manipur Baite and their languages 17 March 2018, Aizwal, Mizoram 20th Century Assamese Novel 10 June 2017, Tezpur, Assam Symposia Nature of Children Literature in Western Journey of Unwritten Languages Indian Languages 5 April 2017, Delhi 11 June 2017, Vadodara, Gujarat

Goutam Buddha and Odia Literature Growing Impact of Urbanisation in Indian 9 April 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Nepali Literature 11 June 2017, Shillong, Meghalaya Environment, Cleanliness and Literature 26 April 2017, Delhi Nature and Culture in Bodo Poetry 12 June 2017, Udalguri, Assam Preservation and Documentation of Folk-Literature of the Bodos (Meches) of Literary Journalism in Northern Regional North Bengal Languages 22 April 2017, Alipurduar, 17 June 2017, , West Bengal Madhya Pradesh 122 Annual Report 2017-18 Yoga in Indian Literature Visakha Zilla Katha Sahithyam 20 June 2017, Delhi 8 August 2017, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh

Art and Poetry: Inter-relation Sa. Viswanathan (Saavi) 30 June 2017, Nainital, 11 August 2017, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Contemporary Telugu Fiction of Telangana Rajasthani Dalit Lekhan 2 July 2017, Telangana 12 August 2017, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Tradition of Verse Reading Ishwar Petlikar 25 July 2017, , UP 12 August 2017, Anand, Gujarat

Literary Luminaries of Telangana S.R. Ekkundi’s Poetry at S.R.K. B.Ed College 30 June 2017, Hyderabad 13 August 2017, Raichuru, Karnataka

Valasa Sahityam Rajasthani Women Writing 9 July 2017, Mahabubnagar Town 13 August 2017, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Poems of Moyinkutty Vaidyar What Freedom Means to Meon the occasion 18 June 2017, Malappuram, Kerala of 70th Anniversary of India’s Independence 15 August 2017, Delhi Symposium on 20 July 2017, , Jammu & Kashmir Birth Centenary : Na. Vanamamalai 22 August 2017, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu Portrayal of Nature in Gujarati Poetry: Romantic, Modern and Environmental Dogri Ghazal 22 July 2017, Vallabh Vidyanagar, 27 August 2017, Jammu Gujarat Indian Folk Narratives: Themes and Genres Haricharan Bandyopadhyay 30 August 2017, Mallapuram, Kerala 26 July 2017, Kolkata The Reflection of Manipuri Culture on Changing Trends in Urdu Novels Contemporary Manipuri Literature 29 July 2017, Bangalore 2 September 2017, Imphal, Manipur

Contemporary Bodo Writings Folk Literature of East and North-East 29-30 July 2017, Doimukh, Regions: Continuity, Divergences and Arunachal Pradesh Merger Deoghar, 4 September 2017, Jharkhand Reflection of Women Empowerment in Assamese Literature with Special reference Sindhi Lekhikao Ka Samkaleen Sahitya to Women Writings 10 September 2017, Ahmedabad, 6 August 2017, Guwahati, Assam Gujarat Annual Report 2017-18 123 Samkaleen Maithili Upanyask Pravarti The Influence of Bhakti Sampradaya on 10 September 2017, Ranchi, Jharkhand Marathi Literature 11 October 2017, Buldana, Maharashtra Maharashtra Mein Urdu Adab Ki Maujooda -e-Haal Yug Ka Sahityashastra 16 September 2017, Pune, Maharashtra 13-14 October 2017, Ahmedabad

Manishankar Ratnaji Bhatt ‘Kant’ Punjabi Media Ki Bhasha: Vichardhara 16 September 2017, Ahmedabad Avam Bunavat 14 October 2017, Jallandhar, Punjab Interrelation between Nature and Literature 19 September 2017, Delhi Symposium on Prapanchikarana Nepathyam -Varthamana Kavithvam Maharshi Debendranath Tagore 29 October 2017, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 20 September 2017, Kolkata National Unity in Indian Literature Birth Anniversary : Rahul Sanskritayanon 31 October 2017, Delhi 21 September 2017, Delhi Sub Cultures of Writings: Art and Thought Literature and Media of O.V. Vijayan 23 September 2017, Udupi, Karnataka 2 November 2017, Malappuram, Kerala

Modern Trends in Bodo Short Story and Travelogue in Manipuri Literature Drama 3 November 2017, Silchar, Assam 25 September 2017, Karbi Anglong, Assam Contribution of Women Dramatist in Indian Birth Anniversay : Hindi Navjagaran and Nepali Literature Shivpoojan Sahay 4 November 2017, Kalebung, West Bengal 26 September 2017, Delhi Bharatiya Nepali Sahitya Mein Mithak Modern Literary Creations of the Kongu 5 November 2017, Kurseong, West Bengal Region 26 September 2017, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Kuttipuzha Krishna Pillai 7 November 2017, Aluva, Kerala Aajachi Marathi Kadambari 28 September 2017, Osmanabad, Maharashtra Literary Contribution of V.G. Bhat 12 November 2017, Honnavar, Karnataka Vinodi Konkani Sahitya: Ek Chikitsak Abhayas Present Trends in Manipuri Literature 28 September 2017, Goa 12 November 2017, Imphal, Manipur

Pure Tamil Movement and Pure Tamil Contribution of K.P. Narayana Pisharody to Literature Sanskrit and Indian Theatre Tradition 11 October 2017, Erode, Tamil Nadu 17 November 2017, Kalady, Kerala

124 Annual Report 2017-18 Thiruloga Seetharam Influence of Folk Literature on 18 November 2017, Trichy, Tamil Nadu Contemporary Marathi Literature 22 January 2018, Amravati, Maharashtra Subaltern Writings in Modern Tamil Literature Literary Criticism 24 November 2017, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu 23 January 2018, , Kerala

Echos of Folk Literature in Contemporary on the occasion of his Dogri Literature 150th Birth Anniversary 26 November 2017, Jammu, J&K 30 January 2018, Malda, West Bengal

Telugu-Kannada Shaiva Sahityam: Social Shivarama Karanth: Life and Works Perspective 3 February 2018, Moodubidre, Karnataka 27 November 2017, Bangalore.

Sindhi Lekhikaon Ka Samakaleen Sahitya Birth Centenary : Binay Ghosh 28 November 2017, Adipur, Gujarat 6 February 2018, Kolkata, West Bengal

Birth Centenary : M.P. Sankunni Nair The Challenges to Women’s Freedom Today 29 November 2017, Calicut, Kerala on the occasion of International Women’s Day 8 March 2018, Delhi Contemporary Santali One Act Play 2 December 2017, Rairangapur, Bodo Folk songs and Dance Odisha 20 March 2018, Bikali, Assam Gujarat Ka Sagar Sahitya Maithili Evam Bangla: Paraspar Sambandh 4 December 2017, Kutch, Gujarat 23 March 2018, Kolkata Writings of T.N. Gopinathan Nair 14 December 2017, Edapal, Kerala Through My Window

Travelogues in Konkani Dr. Anil Boro spoke on the life and works of 15 December 2017, Goa Uzir, eminent Bodo poet 29 April 2017, Guwahati Sanskrit aur Adivasi Sanskriti 16 December 2017, Bhubaneswar Sri Naem Kausar spoke on the life and works of Sri , eminent Urdu poet Symposium on Folklore 29 April 2017, Bhopal 4 January 2018, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Dr. Kamlesh Dutt Tripathi, eminent Sanskrit Karisal Literature (Literature of the Scorched scholar spoke on the life and works of Dr. Drought Stricken Land) Srinivas Rath, distinguished Sanskrit writer 6 January 2018, Sattur, Tamil Nadu 27 May 2017, Ujjain Madhya Pradesh Annual Report 2017-18 125 Dr. Sudhir Dutta, eminent Bengali writer Sri Sushil Begana, noted Dogri writer spoke spoke on the life and works of Dr. Gita on the life and works of Sri Surendra Singh Chattopadhyay, eminent Bengali poet Manhas, eminent Dogri writer 30 May 2017, Kolkata 25 November 2017, Udhampur, J&K

Dr. Radhavallabh Tripathi, eminent Sanskrit scholar spoke on the life and works of Dr. Translation Workshops Bachchulal Avasthi, distinguished Sanskrit writer Translation Workshop on Women’s Writing 27 June 2017, Ujjain Madhya Pradesh 30 June-2 July 2017,

Dr. Kamaluddin Ahmed, noted Assamese Odia-Rajasthani Translation Workshop 14-16 July 2017, Jodhpur, Rajasthan writer spoke on the life and works and Dr. Hirendra Nath Dutta, eminent Assamese Tai Phake-Assamese Translation Workshop writer 7-9 August 2017, Dibrugarh, Assam 9 July 2017, Guwahati, Assam Selected poems of regional languages into Sri Basheer Bhaderwahi, noted Kashmiri Gujarati writer spoke on the life and works of Dr. 14-15 September 2017, Bhuj Wafa Bhaderwahi, eminent Kashmiri writer 18 July 2017, Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir English-Punjabi Translation Workshop 22-24 September 2017, Chandigarh Dr. K. Shantibala Devi, well-known Dogri and Kashmiri to Manipuri Translation Manipuri writer spoke on the life and works Workshop of Dr. Arambam Memchoubi Devi 27-29 October 2017, Srinagar, J&K 22 July 2017, Imphal, Manipur Malayalam-Kashmiri Translation Workshop Dr. Mohan Singh, noted Dogri writer spoke 11-13 December 2017, Kochi, Kerala on the life and works of Vedpal Singh, distinguished Dogri poet 26 August 2017, Jammu Oral and Tribal Literature Programmes Dr. Prayag Shukla, eminent Hindi writer spoke on the life and works of Mahendra Tribal (Ho) Writers’ Meet Bhalla 22 April 2017, Keonjhar 11 September 2017, Delhi Tribal (Kui) Writers’ Meet Ms. Seema Gurnani, noted Sindhi writer 10 June 2017, Kandhamal, Odisha spoke on the life and works of Sri Lakhmi Khilani, distinguished Sindhi writer All India Santali Poetry Festival 6 November 2017, Adipur, Gujarat 11-12 August 2017, Vishakhapatnam

126 Annual Report 2017-18 All India Tribal Women Writers’ Meet Urdu Poets’ Meet 7-8 September 2017, Ranchi, Jharkhand 29 April 2017, Bhopal

Seminar on Linguistic Background and Oral Poets’ Meet Literature of the Karbis 13 May 2017, Chennai 23-24 September 2017, Diphu, Assam Young Writers’ Meet ‘Gujarati Evam Chhattisgarhi Sahitya 27-28 May 2017, Mumbai Goshti 8 October 2017, Ahmedabad Writers’ Meet 3-4 August 2017, Shillong, Symposium on Manipuri Oral Poetry: Meghalaya Performance and Aesthetics 4 November 2017, Sichar, Manipur Two days Bodo Festival 5-6 August 2017, Rangiya Seminar on Contribution of Little Magazines in the Development of Tribal and Dalit Poets’ Meet of the Karbi and other languages Literature of the region 25-26 November 2017, Delhi 23-24 September 2017, Diphu, Assam

National seminar on Tribal Literature in Poets’ Meet India: Nature and Traditions 22 October 2017, Kakching, Manipur 25-26 November 2017, Mumbai Eastern Regional Writes’ Meet Symposium on Tribal Language and 24-25 October 2017, Imphal, Literature of Odisha Manipur 5 January 2018, Sambalpur, Odisha Kavi Sammelan (Sharad Rang Utsav) Seminar on Tribal and Oral Literature: 27 October 2017, Udaipur Present Scenario 22-23 February 2018, in Delhi Sindhi Young Writers’ Meet 5-6 November 2017, Adipur Literary Forum: Dr. Ramdas Bhatkal, eminent Marathi writer spoke on Kavi Sammelan (Hindi Poets’ Meet) Contemporary Oral 24 November 2017, Delhi Tradition 12 March 2018, Mumbai All India Young Writers’ Festival 23-24 December 2017, Chandigarh Writers’ Meets Two days second Poetry Festival of Young Dalit Writers’ Meet Mizo Poets 14 April 2017, New Delhi 18-19 January 2017, Aizwal Annual Report 2017-18 127 Writers’ Meet: An Interface: Russia and All India Writers’ Meet Bengal 24-25 March 2018, Kohima, Nagaland 3 February 2017, Kolkata

Bodo Poets’ Meet Yuva Sahiti 19 February, Assam Yuva Sahiti: Young Odia writers Kavita Utsav: 2018 7 April 2017, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 22-25 February 2018, Santiniketan, Kolkata Yuva Sahiti programme: Young writers from different Indian languages Youth Bodo Writers Festival 30 August 2017, Delhi 18 March 2018, Kokrajhar Yuva Sahiti: Young Sanskrit writers All India Poets’ Meet 23 October 2017, Delhi 15-16 March 2018, Aizwal, Mizoram Yuva Sahiti: Multilingual poetry reading by Poet’s Meet young writers 8 March 2018, Delhi 20 November 2017, Delhi

All India Poetry Festival Yuva Sahiti: Young writers from different 21 March 2018, Delhi Indian languages 11 January 2018

128 Annual Report 2017-18 Governing Body, Language Advisory Boards and Regional Board Meetings Held in 2017-2018 Executive Board Date Venue 21 February 2017 New Delhi 22 June 2017 Guwahati 21 December 2017 New Delhi 22 March 2018 New Delhi

General Council

Date Venue 22 February 2017 New Delhi 22 June 2017 Guwahati 20 December 2017 New Delhi 12 February 2018 New Delhi

Finance Committee

Date Venue 13 June 2017 New Delhi 19 December 2017 New Delhi

Regional Board Meetings 2017-2018

Board Date Venue Northern Regional Board 18 May 2017 New Delhi Eastern Regional Board 6 May 2017 Kolkata Western Regional Board 9 May 2017 Mumbai Southern Regional Board 15 April 2017 Hyderabad

Annual Report 2017-18 129 Projects and Schemes Archives Project Considering the need for and the importance of documentation in the field of literature, Sahitya Akademi has launched a project for an Archives of Indian Literature since March 1997. The Archive, when set up in a full-fledged way, will collect and preserve precious material connected with writers and literature like manuscripts, photographs, audio recordings, video recording and portraits, etc.; would build up a solid basis for a museum of Indian Literature by collecting available video films all over India, manuscripts of writers, interesting letters among writers and available audio-recordings of interviews and reading, etc. The Archive has already initiated scanning and preserving in CD ROMS some of the most important photographs. Over a hundred photographs, after careful selection, have now been preserved in portfolio. Sahitya Akademi already has a project of archives of films and the video recordings related to Indian writers and their writings. Video documentaries of the Akademi on the best of Indian writers attempted to document their images, voice, the momentous events that moulded their lives and vision and the contemporary response to the creative achievements. These video films archives will be the seed of a unique Indian literary museum of the future, a delight to the common reader and useful to literary researchers and historians. These films have been produced by directors who are creative artists in their own right. The Akademi has so far produced 124 films on the authors and CDS of some of these films are also on sale. The correspondence with the Akademi has been reviewed and the important letters of Jawaharlal Nehru, S. Radhakrishnan, , Zakir Husain, C. Rajagopalachari and other eminent personalities have been laminated and bound in book form for preservation. Digitization of all Master Beta films has been done. The work of accessioning, proper labelling and cataloguing of audio tapes have also been completed till 2013, after checking their authenticity. As another major initiative, Sahitya Akademi, has also signed an agreement with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) for digitization of audio/video recordings of its archival materials. Accordingly, the work is under process.

National Bibliography of Indian Literature As per the Sahitya Akademi Executive Board decision dated 19 August 2002, the second series of the NBIL has been taken up covering the period, 1954-2000 to serve the scholars, librarians, publishers, booksellers and those interested in the book world as a valuable tool of reference. The second series will cover all books of literary merit and abiding value in the field of literature and allied subjects published between 1 January 1954 and 31 December 2000. The project plans to compile bibliographic data of 22 Indian languages. Assignments have been made to specialists in twenty-two languages. They are already in different stages of compilation.

130 Annual Report 2017-18 Centres for Translation As translation lies at the core of Akademi’s activities, Sahitya Akademi has established Centre for Translation in Bengaluru and an Eastern Region Translation Centre in Kolkata. These Centres are meant to bring out special series of books from the languages of the region translated into English and other languages.

Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature A major activity of the Sahitya Akademi is the preparation of an Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature. The venture, covering twenty-two languages of India, is the first of its kind. Written in English, the Encyclopaedia gives a comprehensive idea of the growth and development of Indian literature. The entries on authors, books and general topics have been tabulated by the concerned Advisory Boards and finalized by a Steering Committee. Hundreds of writers all over the country contributed articles on various topics. The Encyclopaedia planned as a six volume project, has been brought out. Each volume of approx. 1000 pages is in demy quarto size. The revision work of the encyclopaedia project was taken up under the editorship of Prof. Ayyapa Panikar. Presently Prof. Indra Nath Choudhuri is associated with the project as its Chief Editor. The first, second and third volumes of revised version have been published. The work on the fourth volume is in progress at the Sahitya Akademi, Regional Office, Kolkata.

History of Indian Literature It is a project of the Akademi meant to give a holistic account of the literary activities in India down the ages, in the various languages and under different social conditions. Three volumes covering the period from 500 to 1300, 1800 to 1910 and 1911 to 1956, authored by Prof. Sisir Kumar Das, have been published.

Bilingual Dictionary Project In 2004, Sahitya Akademi initiated a project of compiling several bilingual dictionaries. In the first phase entries were taken up for Bengali-Assamese, Bengali-Odia, Bengali-Maithili, Bengali- Manipuri and Bengali-Santali dictionaries. Editorial boards were formed for each dictionary with eminent scholars, lexicographers and language experts of different languages. A central editorial board was also formed for setting up guidelines and general supervision work during the making of the manuscript and subsequent production. It has been observed that in almost all the languages of Eastern India, mono and bilingual dictionaries with English as one language were more or less available, but bilingual dictionaries like Bengali-Manipuri or Manipuri-Assamese, etc. were almost absent. In its effort to increase the bond between the languages of neighbouring states, Sahitya Akademi gave ample stress in translating literary works of one language into other languages. But non-availability of adequate dictionaries became a stumbling block and the translators could not be provided with reliable dictionaries to facilitate their work. At this juncture, Sahitya Akademi was constrained to take up the dictionary projects. Annual Report 2017-18 131 These dictionaries will be of moderate size containing 40000–45000 words and phrases as entries. In the description part, it was proposed to give pronunciation symbols in IPA (International Phonetic Association), sources, such as Sanskrit, , etc., parts of speech, descriptive meaning (more than one, if required) examples, derivatives, etc. The whole project is under the editorial guidance of Professor Ashoke Mukhopadhyay, an eminent lexicographer. The first dictionary of the project, Bengali-Maithili bilingual dictionary was released on 1 May 2012. The Bengali-Santali bilingual dictionary was released on 14 August 2012. Bengali-Manipuri dictionary was published and Bengali-Assamese is expected to be published within this year. Compilation of the other bilingual dictionaries which are Bengali-Nepali, Santali-Odia, Maithili- Odia and Maithili-Assamese are in progress.

Centres for Tribal and Oral Literature For the purpose of collecting, preserving and disseminating vast tribal and oral literature of India, Sahitya Akademi has established two centres, North-East Centre for Oral Literature (NECOL) in Imphal and Centre for Oral and Tribal Literature (COTLIT) in New Delhi. The main objective of North-East Centre for Oral Literature is to collect and publish folk and modern oral literature. It organizes folk festivals, reading sessions of prose and poetry of oral literature, literary forums, seminars, symposia, workshops, etc. It translates from North-Eastern oral languages to other recognized Indian languages. It also helps to build up a relation through regular interaction between North-Eastern oral languages and other major Indian languages. It has already translated and published materials from languages like Lepcha, Kokborok, Mising, Bongcher, Garo and Mog into English. COTLIT collects, preserves and promotes oral and tribal literature of the country through programmes and publications. The Centre is also actively engaged in the creation of the House of Voices, a digital archive platform for oral literature.

Library Sahitya Akademi Library is a multilingual library with a rich collection of books on Literature and allied subjects in 24 Indian languages including English. The library enjoys an active and appreciative readership (total 13597 registered members) making it one of the widely used libraries in Delhi. During 2017-2018, the H.O. library enrolled 378 new members and 1147 new books were added. The total collection has now crossed more than 1,73,000 in H.O. library and 2.5 lacs (approx.) in all the libraries including regional office libraries. Akademi’s Library web page has also been redesigned for the convenience of the users. The WebOPAC has been customized to make it more user-friendly. Library has also started a new service of ‘Content Based Full Text Search System’ which is very helpful for reference purpose. A digital library (Sahitya Sagar) has been created keeping in mind the requirements of the users as well as the staff members. The catalogue of all 24 language sections are fully computerized and can be searched online through WebOPAC on the Akademi’s website, www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Current acquisitions of all the language books are being catalogued online. Automation of these sections has enabled the library to provide bibliographic service on demand at short notice. The editing work of prestigious project ‘Who’s Who of Indian Writers’ has been completed by the library 132 Annual Report 2017-18 and is now available on our website on the link www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in/sahitya-akademi/ SASearchSystem/sauser/. The authors who are willing to include their names in this directory may send their entries via offline/online form given on the website. The compilation of second volume of Critical Inventory of North-Eastern Tribal Literature is now in progress which will be published by the Sahitya Akademi very soon. Indexing of English language articles on Indian Literature, based on its journal receipts is also done by the library. This database is also available to library users. The library is continuing services such as News Clips, Book Reviews and Current Contents which were started some years back for the benefits of the readers. Books are added regularly in regional offices’ libraries every year. Regional office libraries (Kolkata, Bengaluru and Mumbai) have also started retro-conversion/computerization of their collections. The catalogues of these libraries are also accessible through single window WebOPAC which provides information location-wise availability of books in a form of union catalogue.

Annual Report 2017-18 133 Book Exhibitions / Book Fairs List of Book Fairs / Book Exhibitions – Organized and Participated – 2017-2018 Head Office

Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 1 Alwar, Rajasthan 15-19 April 2017 2 Expo. Mart at Greater Noida 17-20 April 2017 3 Amritsar Book Fair 21-30 April 2017 4 Lalan Shah Fakir Book Release, New Delhi 6 May 2017 5 Delhi Public Library, New Delhi 17-19 May 2017 6 Delhi Public Library, New Delhi 24-26 May 2017 7 Dogri Seminar, Jammu 17-18 June 2017 8 Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh Birth Centenary 27-28 June 2017 Celebrations at Rajanand Gaon 9 Faridabad Book Fair 27-30 July 2017 10 Symposia at Udaipur 12-13 August 2017 11 Delhi Book Fair 26 August – 3 September 2017 12 Book Fair, New Delhi 28 August – 5 September 2017 13 Book Fair 8-17 September 2017 14 Ranchi Book Fair 8-17 September 2017 15 Varanasi Book Fair 9-17 September 2017 16 New Delhi Book Exhibition 9-17 September 2017 17 Programme 28-29 October 2017 18 Children Theatre Festival 3-7 November 2017 19 Panjabi Sahitya Akademi, Ludhiana 5-9 November 2017 20 Maithili Seminar, Patna 12-13 November 2017 21 National Book Week, Noida 14-19 November 2017 22 National Book Week, New Delhi 14-20 November 2017 23 Literary Forum, New Delhi 17 November 2017 24 Allahabad Sangrahalaya, Allahabad 21-25 November 2017 25 Patna Book Fair 2-11 December 2017 26 Eta Book Fair 8-10 December 2017

134 Annual Report 2017-18 Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 27 Azamgarh Book Fair* 29 November – 5 December 2017 28 Jashan-e-Rekha programme, New Delhi 8-10 December 2017 29 Institute, New Delhi 23-25 December 2017 30 Maithli Lekha Sangah programme, New Delhi 24 December 2017 31 New Delhi World Book Fair 6-14 January 2018 32 Mega Book Fair, New Delhi 27 January – 2 February 2018 33 Gaya Book Fair 10-18 February 2018 34 International Arts Festival, New Delhi 4-18 February 2018 35 Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar 23-27 February 2018 36 Festival of Letters, New Delhi 12-17 February 2018 37 Theatre Olympiad, New Delhi 20 February – 18 March 2018 38 Book Fair 10-18 March 2018 39 Maithili Literature Festival, New Delhi 10-18 March 2018

Regional Office at Kolkata

Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 1. Book Fair 2017 02-09.04.2017 2. Bhubaneswar Book Fair 2017 05-16.04.17 3. Nababarsha Boi Mela 2017 11-19.04.17 4. 8th Barrackpur Boi Mela 20.04-01.05-2017 5. Assam Sahitya Sabha Book Exhibition 21-23.04.17 6. Keonjhar & Jamsedpur Book Exhibition 22-24.04.17 7. Darjeeling Book Exhition 29-30.04.17 8. Book Exhibition with Odia Programmes at Bhubaneswar, 11-14.05.2017 Paradeep Odisha 9. Darbhanga Book Exhibition 13-14.05.2017 10. Phulbani Tribal Book Exhibition 10.06.2017 11. Nepali Book Exhibition at Shillong 11.06.2017 12. Guwahati Book Exhibition 22-24.06.2017 13. Guwahati Book Exhibition at G U 29-30.06.2017

Annual Report 2017-18 135 Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 14. Two Days Book Exhibition with Narayan Gangopadhyay 13-14.07.2017 Seminar at R.O.K 15. One Day Book Exhibition with Symposium on 26.07.2017 Haricharan Bandyopadhyay at R.O.K 16. Indian National Exhibition cum Fair 2017 at Garia, 17-20.08.2017 Kolkata 17. Two Days Book Exhibition with Maithili Seminar at 02-03.09.2017 Ramesh Jha Mahila College at Saharsha 18. Two Days Book Exhibition with All India Tribal Women 07-08.09.2017 Writers, Meet at Ranchi 19. One Day Book Exhibition with Maithili Programme at 10.09.2017 Ranchi 20. One Day Book Exhibition with Seminar on Gopal 17.09.2017 Chhottary at Bhubaneswar 21. Two Days Book Exhibition with Sense of Displacement in 18-19.09.2017 Eastern indian Lit. at BBSR 22. 20th Kaling Book Fair 2017 27.10-05.11.2017 23. 19th North East Book Fair 2017 03-14.11.2017 24. Barak Book Fair 2017 03-12.11.2017 25. Sibsagar Book Fair 2017 04-14.11.2017 26. Book Exhibition at ROK on Samar Sen Seminar 06-07.11.2017 27. 7th Ekmra Book Fair 2017 10-20.11.2017 28. Bhubaneswar Book Fair 2017 11-22.11.2017 29. National Book Week Book Exhibition at R.O.K 14-20.11.2017 30. Jorhat Book Fair 2017 17-27.11.2017 31. Dibrugarh Book Fair 2017 01-10.12.2017 32. 18th Rajdhani Book Fair 2017 01-12.12.2017 33. Two Days Book Exhibition with Santali Ekanki Natak at 02-03.12.2017 Rai Rangpur and Baripada 34. Nagaon Book Fair 2017 12-20.12.2017 35. Behala Book Fair 2017 15-24.12.2017 36. Simurali Book Fair 2017 24-30.12.2017 37. Dhubri Book Fair 2017 24-27.12.2017 38. 31st Guwahati Book Fair 2017 22.12-02.01.2018 39. 4th New Town Book Fair 2018 04-14.01.2018

136 Annual Report 2017-18 Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 40. Book Fair 2018 06-14.01.2018 41. Howrah District Book Fair 2018 08-14.01.2018 42. Little Magazine Book Fair & Sahitya Utsav 11-15.01.2018 43. 2nd Mizo Folk Festival Book Exhibition 19-20.01.2018 44. 20th Sambalpur Book Fair 2018 15-24.01.2018 45. 11th All India Urdu Book Fair 2018 20-28.01.2018 46. Book Exhibition at R.K. Mission Ashrama 26-29.01.2018 47. 42nd Kolkata Book Fair 2018 30.01-11.02.2018 48. Rourkela Book Fair 2018 01-11.02.2018 49. Jalpaiguri Book Fair 2018 15-21.02.2018 50. 22nd Darjeeling Dist. Book Fair 2018 at W.B. 01-04.03.2018 51. Siliguri Book Fair 2018 at Siliguri, W.B. 23.02-04.03.2018 52. Bodoland Book Fair 2018, Kokrajhar, Assam 16-20.03.2018 53. Methili Symposium Seminar 23.03.2018

Sub-Regional Office at Chennai

Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 1. Thrissur Book Fair 1-10 April 2017 2. Display and sales of books in Poets’ Meet programme 13 May 2017 3. NESCO Book Fair 22-26 June 2017 4. 5-day book exhibition 25-29 June 2017 5. Neyveli Book Fair 30 June – 9 July 2017 6. Hosur Book Fair 30 June – 10 July 2017 7. Vellore Book Fair 7-16 July 2017 8. Airyalur Book Fair 14-23 July 2017 9. Thanjavur Book Fair 14-23 July 2017 10. Karur Book Fair 21-30 July 2017 11. Coimbatore Book Fair 21-30 July 2017 12. Chennai Book Fair 21-31 July 2017 13. Erode Book Fair 4-15 August 2017 14. Display and sales of books in the centenary symposium 11 August 2017 on Sa. Viswanathan (Savi)

Annual Report 2017-18 137 Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 15. Thiruvannamalai Book Fair 18-28 August 2017 16. Display and sales of books in the centenary symposium 24 August 2017 on Na. Vanamamalai 17. Madurai Book Fair 1-12 September 2017 18. Display and sales of books in the literary forum on Indian 19 September 2017 Epics 19. Display and sales of books in a literary programme 2 September 2017 organized by DRBCCC Hindu College 20. Chennai Book Fair 29 September – 8 October 2017 21. Gudiyatham Book Fair 24 September – 2 October 2017 22. Villuppuram Book Fair 25 September – 2 October 2017 23. Tuticorin Book Fair 2-11 October 2017 24. Display and sales of books in two day seminar on Tamil 4-5 October 2017 Poetics & Prosody 25. Display and sales of books in the symposium on ‘Pure 11 October 2017 Tamil Movement & Pure Tamil Literature’ 26. Display and sales of books in the literary forum on ‘M. 23 October 2017 Gopalakrishna Iyer’ 27. Cuddalore Book Exhibition 10-15 November 2017 28. ‘National Book Week’ book exhibition 14-20 November 2017 29. Display and sales of books in the centenary symposium 18 November 2017 on Thiruloga Seetharam 30. Kottayam Book Fair 17-26 November 2017 31. Pudukottai Book Fair 24 November – 3 December 2017 32. Dindigul Book Fair 30 November – 10 December 2017 33. Kochi International Book Fair 1-10 December 2017 34. Chennai Book Fair 10-22 January 2018 35. Tiruppur Book Fair 25 January – 4 February 2018

138 Annual Report 2017-18 Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 36. Thunchan Book Festival 1-4 February 2018 37. Thrissur Book Fair 1-10 February 2018 38. Tirunelveli Book Fair 3-11 February 2018 39. Karaikudi Book Festival 9-18 February 2018 40. Perambalur Book Fair 16-26 February 2018 41. Display and sales of books at a literary programme 23 February 2018 organized by the University of Madras 42. Kochi International Book Fair 1-11 March 2018 43. Display and sales of books in Nari Chetna programme on 8 March 2018 the occasion of International Women’s Day 44. Display and sales of books in Foundation Day 12 March 2018 celebrations

Regional Office at Bengaluru

Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 1. World Book Day Programme, Bengaluru 23 April 2017 2. Literary Forum, Bengaluru 29 April 2017 3. Seminar, Tirupati 7-8 July 2017 4. Seminar, Harageri 17-18 July 2017 5. Seminar, Bengaluru 29 July 2017 6. Literary Forum, Bengaluru 30 July 2017 7. North-East and Southern Writers Meet, Vijayawada 13-14 August 2017 8. Seminar, Hyderabad 28-29 August 2017 9. Seminar, Guntur 20-21 September 2017 10. Symposium, Udupi 23 September 2017 11. programme 23-24 September 2017 12. Symposium, Honnavara 12 November 2017 13. Bal Sahitya Puraskar, Vijayawada 14-16 November 2017 14. National Book Week, Mangalore 14-20 November 2017

Annual Report 2017-18 139 Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 15. Sahitya Sammelan, Mysore 24-26 November 2017 16. Symposium, Bengaluru 27 November 2017 17. Telugu Conference 15-19 December 2017 18. Vizag Book Festival org. by VBFS 1-11 December 2017 19. Seminar, Bengaluru 6-7 January 2018 20. Vijayawada Book Festival 1-12 January 2018 21. Sahitya Sambrama, Dharwad 19-21 January 2018 22. Seminar, Moodibidri 3 February 2018 23. Kakkinada Book Festival 10-18 February 2018 24. Seminar, Bengaluru 16-17 March 2018 25. Seminar, Vizag 30-31 March 2018

Regional Office at Mumbai

Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 1. Symposium, Vadodara 9-11 June 2017 2. Workshop, Bhavnagar 1-2 July 2017 3. Meet the Author, Thane 7 July 2017 4. North East and Western Writers Meet, Panji 14-15 July 2017 5. Parbhani 24-26 July 2017 6. Gramalok, Paithan 28-30 July 2017 7. Khopoli 2-3 August 2017 8. Akola 14-17 September 2017 9. Balapur 18-19 September 2017 10. SNDT University, Mumbai 26-27 September 2017 11. Sundarabai Hall, Mumbai 26-30 September 2017 12. Symposium, Kalamb 28 September 2017

140 Annual Report 2017-18 Sl. No. Exhibition Details Date 13. Goa University 28-29 September 2017 14. Osmanabad 29 September 2017 15. Symposium, Buldhana 11-13 October 2017 16. Ahmedabad 7-9 October 2017 17. Sahitya Sammelan, Raigad 3-5 November 2017 18. Antarbharati, Mumbai 10 November 2017 19. National Book Week, Kalyan 14-20 November 2017 20. Grantha Mahotsav, Mumbai 17-18 November 2017 21. Literary Forum, Adipur 28-29 November 2017 22. Seminar, Bhuj 2-3 December 2017 23. Urdu Kitab Mela, Solapur 23-31 December 2017 24. Sion 23-24 December 2017 25. Dadar 19-20 December 2017 26. Sahitya Sammelan, Ambejogai 24-25 December 2017 27. Satara 5-8 January 2018 28. Symposium Amravati 22 January 2018 29. Amravati 23 January 2018 30. Chandur 24 January 2018 31. Hingoli 26-28 January 2018 32. SRT Marathwada University, Nanded 29-30 January 2018 33. National Book Fair, Wardha 4-8 February 2018 34. Mumbai University, Mumbai 8-9 February 2018 35. Sahitya Sammelan, Vadodara 16-18 February 2018 36. Gateway Litfest, Mumbai 22-24 February 2018 37. Prabhadevi 27-28 February 2018

Annual Report 2017-18 141 Books Published from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018

ASSAMESE Rajatarangini (Historical chronicle) Banabhatter Atmakatha By Kalhana Tr. Nava Kumar Handique By Hazariprasad Dwivedi; Tr. Chakreshwar pp. 560, Rs 470; ISBN: 978-93-86771-66-7 Bhattacharya Pp. 332/-; Rs. 240/-; ISBN: 978-81-7201-830-6 Daipayan Hrader Parat (A/w (reprint) Collection) By Subodh Sarkar Brahmaputrer Ashe Pashe Translator: M. Kamaluddin Ahmed By Lil Bahadur Chhetri; Tr. Bahadur Pp. 70, Rs 130; ISBN: 978-93-87567-43-6 Chhetri Pp. 192; Rs. 170/-; ISBN: 978-81-260-0476-8 (reprint) Rabindranath Tagore (MIL) By Sisirkumar Ghosh Adhunik Assamiya Sahityata Sankardevar Translator: Pallavi Deka Buzarboruah Sangrahan Pp. 142, Rs 50 Compiler-Satyakam Barthakur ISBN: 978-93-87567-46-7 Pp. 74; Rs. 110/-; ISBN: 978-81-260-5260-8

Goalporia Lokagitor Bichar BENGALI Comp. Padumi Gogoi Pp. 144; Rs. 150/-; ISBN: 978-81-260-5275-2 Bhanga Murtider Majhe Dhrubaputra By Salam Bin Razak; Tr. Pushpito By Amar Mitra; Tr. Satyen Choudhury Mukhopadhyay Pp. 624; Rs. 440/-; ISBN: 978-81-260-5398-8 Pp. 162; Rs. 120/-; ISBN: 978-81-260-5157-1

Ujani Asamar Janagasthia Sadhukatha Ramendrsundar Trivedi: Ek Natun Anudhavan Comp. Chandra Kamal Chetia Ed. Dilip Kumar Sinha Pp. 66; Rs. 120/-; ISBN: 978-81-260-5380-3 Pp. 100; Rs. 140/-; ISBN: 978-93-86771-84-1

Asomiya Kalpabijnan Galpa Sankalan Ghar-Basat Comp Santanoo Tamuly By Viswas Patil; Tr. Nirmal Kanti Bhattacharya Pp. 258; Rs. 235/-; ISBN: 978-81-260-5397-1 Pp. 444/-; Rs. 270/-; ISBN: 978-81-260-5034-5

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172 Annual Report 2017-18 Separate Audit Report of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India on the Accounts of the Sahitya Akademi for the year ended 31 March 2018. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of the Sahitya Akademi (Akademi) as at 31 March 2018. Income & Expenditure Account and Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended on that date under Section 20(1) of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (Duties, Powers & Conditions of Service) Act, 1971. The audit has been entrusted for the period up to 2018-19. The financial statements include the accounts of three regional offices and two sales offices of the Akademi. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Akademi’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. 2. This Separate Audit Report contains the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) on the accounting treatment only with regard to classification, conformity with the best accounting practices, accounting standards and disclosure norms, etc. Audit observation on financial transaction with regard to compliance with the Law, Rules & Regulations (Propriety and Regularity) and efficiency-cum performance aspects. etc., if any, are reported through Inspection Reports/CAG’s Audit Reports separately. 3. We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidences supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management as well as evaluating the overall presentation of financial statements. We believe the our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

4. Based on our audit, we report that: i. We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit. ii. The Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure Account/Receipts.& Payments Account dealt with by this report have been drawn up in the uniform format of accounts approved by the Ministry of Finance. iii. In our opinion, Proper books of accounts have been maintained by the Akademi in so far as it appears from our examination of such books. iv. We further report that: A General A.1 Notes on accounts of Sahitya Akademi state that “Liability towards retirement benefits, that is, gratuity on death/retirement leave encashment of employee are not necessary in view of recurring grants towards non plan which includes amount payable to employee who retires & includes provision for retired employees for the grant period”. AS-15 of ICAI indicates that Employee Benefits obligations are to be worked out on Actuarial Valuation Method. Thus, the accounting policy of Retirement Benefits of the organization is not in consonance with the Accounting Standard-15 This was reported in the previous year’s report but no remedial action was taken.

Annual Report 2017-18 173 A.2 As per the terms of the sanctions of grants, interest earned should be deposited/refunded to but the same has not been done. A.3 An amount of Rs 41.62 lakh was reflected as Sundry debtors outstanding for more than 6 months (Schedule 11A), which needs to be addressed on priority. B. Grants-in-Aid: The grants-in-aid received and utilization thereof for the year 2017-18 is given below:

Particulars Amount (Rs. in crore) Grants in Aid received during the year 34.10 Unspent balance of previous year 1.51 Internal receipts during the year 3.13 Total available fund 38.74 Expenditure during the year 36.92 Unspent balance 1.82 Sahitya Akademi had unspent balance of Rs. 1.82 crore at the end of the financial year. C. Management Letter : Deficiencies which have not been included in the Audit Report have been brought to the notice of the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi (SA) through a management letter issued separately for remedial/ corrective action. v. Subject to our observations in the preceding paragraphs, We report that Balance Sheet. Income & Expenditure Account and Receipts & Payments Account dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of accounts. vi. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the said financial statements read together with the Accounting Policy and Notes on Accounts and subject to the significant matters stated above and other matters mentioned in Annexure to this Audit Report give a true and fair view in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in India; and a. In so far as it relates to the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Sahitya Akademi as at 31 March 2018; and b. In so far as it relates to Income & Expenditure Account of the deficit for the year ended on that date.

For and on behalf of C& AG of India Place : New Delhi Date: 19.12.2018 Addl. Dy. C&AG(CE)

174 Annual Report 2017-18 Annexure 1. Adequacy of internal audit system l Internal audit of the Akademi has been conducted up to March 2018 by the Chartered Accountant Firm. l The response of the management to statutory audit objections is not effective as 29 paras for the period from 2006-07 to 2014-17 were outstanding. 2. Adequacy of internal control system The Internal Control System of the Akademi is inadequate due to : l Advances amounting to Rs. 31.36 lakh were outstanding as on 31.03.2018 (Schedule 11B), which needs to be adjusted at the earliest. l Cases of wrong/double payments were noticed in the accounts of Sahitya Akademi. System of release of payments should be strengthened. l Vouchers were passed for payment without classification of head. Vouchers were not marked as paid and cancelled. l Surprise check of Cash Book was not carried out periodically. l Advance register, investment register and Grant-in-aid registers were not maintained. l Details of cheques outstanding were not reconciled periodically with the Banks, the same needs to be done on priority. l It was noticed in BRS that cheques issued since August 2017 were still shown as “Cheques issued but not presented for payment.” It is suggested that all time barred cheques reflected in BRS may be identified and cancelled. 3. System of physical verification of fixed assets l Physical verification of fixed assets was conducted only up to 2013-14. l The Akademi had fixed assets worth Rs. 14.41 crore as of 31 March 2018 but the registers maintained by the Akademi did not depict the details of all the items shown in accounts. 4. System of physical verification of inventory l Physical verification of library books had been conducted up to 2017-18. l Physical verification of stationery and other consumable items was conducted up to 2016-17. 5. Regularity in payment of dues l As per accounts no payment over 6 months in respect of statutory dues was outstanding as on 31.3.2018.

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