Indian Sakitya Akademy Awards (1955‐2016)
ASSAMESE
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Meghmalar Bhraman (Poetry) Jnan Pujari
2015 Akashar Chhabi Aru Anyanya Galpa (Short Stories) Kula Saikia
2014 Mariam Astin Athaba Hira Barua(Short Stories) Arupa Patangia Kalita
2012 Patkair Ipare Mor Desh (Novel) Chandana Goswami
2011 Ei Anuragi Ei Udasi (Poetry) *Kabin Phukan
2010 Asomiya Ramayani Sahitya: Kathabostur Atiguri Keshada Mahanta (Criticism)
2009 Katha Ratnakara (Novel) Dhruba Jyoti Bora
2008 Deou Langkhui (Novel) Rita Choudhury
2007 Santanukulanandan (Novel) Purabi Bormudoi
2006 Cheneh Jorir Ganthi (Short stories) Atulananda Goswami
2005 Mouna Ounth Mukhar Hriday (Novel) Yeshe Dorje Thongchi
2004 Manuh Anukule (Poetry) Hirendra Nath Dutta
2003 Anek Manuh Anek Aru Nirjanata (Poetry) Bireswar Barua
2002 Mahat Oitiyya (Criticism) Nalinidhar Bhattacharyya
2001 Edhani Mahir Hanhi (Novel) Mahim Bora
2000 Baghe Tapur Rati (Short stories) Apurba Sarma
1999 Biponna Samay (Novel) Medini Choudhury
1998 Asirbadar Rang (Novel) Arun Sarma
1997 Andharat Nijar Mukh (Short stories) Nagen Saikia
1996 Abhijatri (Novel) Nirupama Borgohain
1995 Maharathi (Novel) Chandra Prasad Saikia
1994 Madhupur Bahudur (Short stories) Sheelbhadra (Rabati Mohan Datta Choudhury)
1993 Mor Je Kiman Hepah (Poetry) Keshav Mahanta
1992 Shaichar Pathar Manuh (Poetry) Hiren Bhattacharjya
1991 Brahmaputra Ityadi Padya (Poetry) Ajit Barua 1990 Snehadevir Ekuki Galpa (Short stories) *Sneha Devi
1989 Asamiya Jatiya Jivanata Mahapurushiya Parampara Hiren Gohain (Literary criticism)
1988 Patal Bahirabi (Novel) Lakshminandan Bora
1987 Aan Ejan (Poetry) Harekrishna Deka
1986 Benudhar Sarma (Biography) Tirthanath Sarma
1985 Krishna Kanta Handiqui Rachna-Sambhar (Literary *Krishnakanta Handiqui criticism)
1984 Jangam (Novel) *Devendra Nath Acharya
1983 Sudirgha Din Aru Ritu (Poetry) Nirmalprabha Bardoloi
1982 Mamare Dhara Tarowal Aru Dukhan Upanyasa Indira Goswami (Mamoni Raisom (Novel) Goswami)
1981 Kavita (Poetry) Nilamani Phookan ( Jr.)
1980 Prithibir Asukh (Short stories) Jogesh Das
1979 Sonali Jahaj (Poetry) Bhaben Barua
1978 Pita Putra (Novel) Homen Borgohain
1977 Bakul Banar Kavita (Poetry) Anand Chandra Barua
1976 Srinkhal (Short stories) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
1975 Kaka Deutar Har (Novel) Navakanta Barua
1974 Golam (Short stories) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
1972 Aghari Atmar Kahini (Novel) Syed Abdul Malik
1970 Mahatmar Pora Rupkonarloi (Reminiscenses) Lakshminath Phookan
1969 Manchalekha (Study of Assamese theatre) Atul Chandra Hazarika
1968 Alakananda (Poetry) Nalinibala Devi
1967 Adhunik Galpa Sahitya (Literary criticism) Trailokyanath Goswami
1966 Bedanar Ulka (Poetry) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
1964 Asamar Lok-Sanskriti (Study in folk culture) *Birinchi Kumar Barua
1961 Iyaruingam (Novel) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
1960 Kangrechar Kachiyali Ra’dat (Reminiscences) Benudhar Sarma
1955 Bana Phul (Poetry) Jatindranath Dowerah
(No awards in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1971, 1973 and 2013) BENGALI
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Mahabharater Astadashi (Essays) Nrisinghaprasad Bhaduri
2015 Shono Jabaphul (Poetry) Alok Sarkar
2014 Piya Mana Bhabe (Poetry) Utpal Kumar Basu
2013 Dwaipayan Hrader Dhare (Poetry) Subodh Sarkar
2012 Birasan (Novel) Subrata Mukhopadhyaya
2011 Bane Aaj Concherto (Poetry) Manindra Gupta
2010 Khanamihire Dhipi (Novel) Bani Basu
2009 Kena Amra Rabindranathke Cha Ebong Kibhave (Essays) Sourin Bhattacharya
2008 Ghumer Barir Mato Chand (Poetry) Sarat Kumar Mukhopadhyay
2007 Amar Samay Alpa (Poetry) Samarendra Sengupta
2006 Dhrubaputra (Novel) Amar Mitra
2005 Haspatale Lekha Kabitaguchha (Poetry) Binay Mazumdar
2004 Baul Fakir Katha (Essay) Sudhir Chattopadhyay
2003 Krantikal (Novel) Prafulla Roy
2002 Ami O Banabehari (Novel) Sandipan Chattopadhyay
2001 Panchashati Galpa (Short stories) Atin Bandyopadhyaya
2000 Pagli Tomar Sange (Poetry) Joy Goswami
1999 Naba-Nita (Prose-Poetry) Nabaneeta Dev Sen
1998 Anubhav (Novel) Dibyendu Palit
1997 Herbert (Novel) Nabarun Bhattacharya
1996 Tal Betal (Essays) Ashok Mitra
1995 Kavita Sangraha (Poetry) Naresh Guha
1994 Aleek Manush (Novel) Syed Mustafa Siraj
1993 Shahjada Darasukoh (Novel) Shyamal Gangopadhyay
1992 Marami Karat (Poetry) Alokeranjan Dasgupta
1991 Sada Kham (Novel) Moti Nandy
1990 Tista Parer Brittanta (Novel) Debes Ray 1989 Manabjamin (Novel) Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay
1988 Bari Badle Jai (Novel) Ramapada Choudhuri
1987 Khujte Khujte Eto Dur (Poetry) Arun Mitra
1986 Rajnagar (Novel) Amiyabhusan Majumdar
1985 Sei Samay (Part II) (Novel) Sunil Gangopadhyay
1984 Kalbela (Novel) Samaresh Majumdar
1983 Jete Pari Kintu Keno Jabo (Poetry) Sakti Chattopadhyay
1982 Amritasya Putree (Novel) Kamal Das
1981 Kalikata Darpan, Pt. I (Local history and culture) Radharaman Mitra
1980 Shamba (Novel) Samaresh Basu ‘Kalkut’
1979 Aranyer Adhikar (Novel) Mahasveta Devi
1978 Vivekananda O Samakalin Bharatvarsha, Vol. I, II and III Sankari Prasad Basu (Biography and cultural history)
1977 Babarer Prarthana (Poetry) Sankha Ghosh
1976 Na Hanyate (Novel) Maitreyee Devi
1975 Asamay (Novel) Bimal Kar
1974 Ulanga Raja (Poetry) Nirendranath Chakravarti
1972 Shesh Namaskar (Novel) Santosh Kumar Ghosh
1971 Manimahesh (Travelogue) Umaprasad Mukhopadhyay
1970 Adhunikata O Rabindranath (Literary criticism) Abu Sayeed Ayyub
1969 Mohini Aral (Poetry) Manindra Ray
1967 Tapasvi O Tarangini (Verse Play) Buddhadev Bose
1966 Nishi-Kutumba (Novel) Manoj Basu
1965 Smriti Satta Bhabishyat (Poetry) Bishnu Dey
1964 Jata Durei Jai (Poetry) Subhas Mukhopadhyay
1963 Ghare Pherar Din (Poetry) Amiya Chakravarti
1962 Japane (Travelogue) Annada Sankar Ray
1961 Bharater Sakti-Sadhana O Sakta Sahitya (A study of the Sashi Bhushan Dasgupta Sakti-cult)
1959 Kolkatar Kachhei (Novel) Gajendra Kumar Mitra 1958 Anandibai Ityadi Galpa (Short stories) ‘Parashuram’ (Rajshekhar Bose)
1957 Sagar Theke Phera (Poetry) Premendra Mitra
1956 Arogya Niketan (Novel) Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay
1955 Shreshtha Kavita (Poetry) *Jibanananda Das
(No awards in 1960, 1968 and 1973)
BODO (Since 2005)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Ang Maboroi Dong Dasong (Poetry) Anju (Anjali Narzary)
2015 Baidi Dengkhw Baidi Gab (Poetry) Brajendra Kumar Brahma
2014 Udangnifrai Gidingfinnanei (Poetry) Urkhao Gwra Brahma
2013 Delphini Onthai Mwdai Arw Gubun Gubun Khonthai Anil Boro (Poetry)
2012 Boro Khonthai (Poetry) Guneswar Musahary
2011 Okhafwrni Dwima (Poetry) Premananda Mosahari
2010 Swdwbni Swler (Poetry) Aurobindo Uzir
2009 Dainee? (Novel) *Manoranjan Lahar
2008 Birgwsrini Thungri (Novel) Bidyasaqar Narzary
2007 Dumphaoni Phitha (Short Stories) Janil Kumar Brahma
2006 Sanmwkhangari Lamajwng (Novel) Katindra Swargiary
2005 Jiuni Mwgthang Bisombi Arw Aroj (Poetry) Mangalshingh Hazowary
DOGRI (Since 1970)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Cheta (Short Stories) Chhatrapal
2015 Parchhamen Di Lo (Poetry) Dhian Singh
2014 Hashiye Par (Novel) Shailender Singh
2013 Doha Satsai (Poetry) Sitaram Sapolia
2012 Tim-Tim Karde Tare (Poetry) *Bal Krishan ‘Bhaura’ 2011 Cheten Diyan Galiyan (Essays) Lalit Magotra
2010 Pandran Kahaniyan (Short Stories) Manoj
2009 Geet Sarovar (Poetry) Praduman Singh Jindrahia
2008 Cheten Di Rhol (Poetry) Champa Sharma
2007 Mahatma Vidur (Epic) Gian Singh Pagoch
2006 Kore kaakal Korian Talian (Poetry) Darshan Darshi
2005 Dhaldi Dhuppe Da Sek (Short Stories) Krishan Sharma
2004 Cheten Di Chitabri (Essays) Shiv Nath
2003 Jhull Bada Dea Pattara (Poetry) *Ashwani Magotra
2002 Trip Trip Chete (Travelogue) Om Vidyarthi
2001 Nighe Rang (Poetry) Verinder Kesar
2000 Meel Patthar (Short stories) *Bandhu Sharma
1999 Mangwi Pashakri (Poetry) *Kuldeep Singh Jindhrahia
1997 Bakhre Bakhre Sach (Novel) Shiv Dev Singh Sushil
1996 Baddali Kalave (Poetry) Gianeshwar
1995 Lalsa (Poetry) Abhishap
1994 Buddh Suhagan (Plays) Jitendra Sharma
1992 Jo Tere Man-Chitta Laggi Ja (Poetry) Yash Sharma
1991 Apni Daphli Apna Raag (Plays) Mohan Singh
1990 Jeevan Lehran (Poetry) Tara Smailpuri
1989 Sodh Samundaren Di (Poetry) Mohanlal Sapolia
1988 Rattu Da Chanan (Poetry) Ram Lal Sharma
1987 Beddan Dharti Di (Epic) Prakash Premi
1986 Sunee Di Chiree (Short stories) Om Goswami
1985 Ayodhya (Play) Dinoo Bhai Pant
1984 Gamlen De Cactus (Poetry) Shiv Ram ‘Deep’
1983 Aale (Short stories) Ved Rahi
1982 Qaidi (Novel) Deshbandhu Dogra ‘Nutan
1981 Ek Shehr Yaaden Da (Poetry) Jitendra Udhampuri
1980 Ghar (Poetry) Kunwar Viyogi 1979 Nanga Rukh (Novel) O.P. Sharma ‘Sarathi’
1978 Sanjhi Dharti Bakhle Mahnu (Novel) Narsingh Dev Jamwal
1977 Main Mele Ra Janun (Poetry) Kehri Singh ‘Madhukar’
1976 Badnami Di Chhan (Short stories) Ram Nath Shastri
1975 Mere Dogri Geet (Poetry) Krishna Smailpuri
1974 Duddh, Lahoo, Zahar (Short stories) Madan Mohan Sharma
1972 Phull Bina Dali (Novel) *Srivats Vikal
1971 Meri Kavita Mere Geet (Poetry) Padma Sachdev
1970 Nila Ambar Kale Badal (Short stories) *Narendra Khajuria
(No Awards in 1973, 1993 and 1998)
ENGLISH
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Em and the big Hoom (Novel) Jerry Pinto
2015 Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer (Novel) Cyrus Mistry
2014 Trying to Say Goodbye (Poetry) Adil Jussawalla
2013 Laburnum For My Head (Short Stories) Temsula Ao
2012 These Errors Are Correct (Poetry) Jeet Thayil
2011 India After Gandhi (Narrative History) Ramachandra Guha
2010 Book of Rachel (Novel) Esther David
2009 The Mahabharata : An Inquiry in the Human Condition *Badrinath Chaturvedi (Critical Analysis)
2007 Disorderly Women (Novel) Malathi Rao
2006 The Sari Shop (Novel) Rupa Bajwa
2005 The Algebra of Infinite Justice (Essays) Arundhati Roy
2004 The Mammaries of The Walfare State (Novel) Upamanyu Chatterjee
2003 The Perishable Empire : Essays On Indian Writing in English Meenakshi Mukherjee (Essays)
2002 A New World (Novel) Amit Chaudhuri
2001 Rajaji: A Life (Biography) Rajmohan Gandhi
2000 Cuckold (Novel) Kiran Nagarkar 1999 The Collected Poems of A.K. Ramanujan (Poetry) *A.K. Ramanujan
1998 Final Solutions and other Plays (Plays) Mahesh Dattani
1996 Memories of Rain (Novel) Sunetra Gupta
1994 Serendip (Poetry) Dom Moraes
1993 After Amnesia: Tradition and Change in Indian Literary G.N. Devy Criticism (Criticism)
1992 Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra (Short stories) Ruskin Bond
1991 The Trotter-Nama (Novel) I. Allan Sealy
1990 That Long Silence (Novel) Shashi Deshpande
1989 The Shadow Lines (Novel) Amitav Ghosh
1988 The Golden Gate (Novel in verse) Vikram Seth
1987 Trapfalls in the Sky (Poetry) Shiv K. Kumar
1986 Rich Like Us (Novel) Nayantara Sahgal
1985 Collected Poems (Poetry) Kamala Das
1984 The Keeper of the Dead (Poetry) Keki N. Daruwalla
1983 Latter-Day Psalms (Poetry) Nissim Ezekiel
1982 The Last Labyrinth (Novel) Arun Joshi
1981 Relationship (Poetry) Jayant Mahapatra
1980 On the Mother, Vol. I and II (Biography) K.R. Srinivasa lyengar
1979 Inside the Haveli (Novel) *Rama Mehta
1978 Fire on the Mountain (Novel) Anita Desai
1977 Azadi (Novel) Chaman Nahal
1976 Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1947) (Biography) S. Gopal
1975 Scholar Extraordinary (Biography) Nirad C. Chaudhuri
1971 Morning Face (Novel) Mulk Raj Anand
1969 An Artist in Life (Study of Tagore) Niharranjan Ray
1967 Shadow from Ladakh (Novel) Bhabani Bhattacharya
1965 The Tribal World of Verrier Elwin (Autobiography) *Verrier Elwin
1963 The Serpent and the Rope (Novel) Raja Rao
1960 The Guide (Novel) R.K. Narayan (No Awards in 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1995, 1997 and 2008) GUJARATI
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Anekek (Poetry) Kamal Vora
2015 Antey Aarambh (Part-I & II)(Essays) Rasik Shah
2014 Chhabi Bhitarani (Essays) (late) Ashvin Mehta
2013 Khara Zaran (Poetry) Chinu Modi
2012 Sakshibhasya (Criticism) Chandrakant Topiwala
2011 Anchaio (Short Stories) Mohan Parmar
2010 Chhavani (Novel) Dhirendra Mehta
2009 Vaat Apna Vivechanani (Criticism) Shirish J. Panchal
2008 Fatfatiun (Short Stories) Suman Shah
2007 Gazal-Samhita (Poetry) Rajendra Shukla
2006 Aatano Suraj (Essays) Ratilal ‘Anil’
2005 Akhand Zalar Vage (Poetry) Suresh Dalal
2004 Saundaryani Nadi Narmada (Traveloque) Amritlal Vegad
2003 Akhepatar (Novel) Bindu Bhatt
2002 Tattvamasi (Novel) Dhruv Prabodhrai Bhatt
2001 Agantuk (Novel) Dhiruben Patel
2000 Dhundhabhari Khin (Novel) Vinesh Antani
1999 Gujarati Sahiyta-Purvardha Uttarardha (Criticism) Niranjan N. Bhagat
1998 Vank-dekham Vivechano (Criticism) Jayant Kothari
1997 Kuvo (Novel) Ashokpuri Goswami
1996 Andhari Galima Safed Tapakan (Short stories) Himanshi Shelat
1995 Ansar (Novel) Varsha M. Adalja
1994 Vitan Sud Beej (Poetry) Ramesh Parekh
1993 Agnikundaman Ugelun Gulab (Biography) Narayan Desai
1992 Devoni Ghati (Travelogue) Bholabhai Patel
1991 Tolan Aawaz Ghunghat (Poetry) Labhshanker Thaker 1990 Statue (Essays) Anil R. Joshi
1989 Angaliat (Novel) Joseph Macwan
1988 Asooryalok (Novel) Bhagwatikumar Sharma
1987 Jatayu (Poetry) Sitanshu Yashaschandra
1986 Dhoolmani Paglio (Reminiscences) Chandrakant T. Sheth
1985 Sat Paglan Aakashman (Novel) Kundanika Kapadia
1984 Vivechanni Prakriya (Literary criticism) Ramanlal Joshi
1983 Chintayami Manasa (Essays) Suresh Joshi
1982 Lilero Dhal (Poetry) *Priyakant Maniar
1981 Rachna ane Samrachna (Criticism) Harivallabh Bhayani
1980 Anunaya (Poetry) Jayant Pathak
1979 Vamal Nan Van (Poetry) *Jagdish Joshi
1978 Hayati (Poetry) Harindra Dave
1977 Uparvas Kathatrayi (Novel) Raghuvir Chaudhari
1976 Aswattha (Poetry) N.K. Pandya ‘Ushanas’
1975 Socrates (Novel) Manubhai Pancholi ‘Darshak’
1974 Tartamya (Literary criticism) Anantrai M. Raval
1973 Kavini Shraddha (Literary criticism) Umashankar Joshi
1971 Natya Gathariyan (Travelogue) C.C. Mehta
1970 Abhinavano Rasavichar (Literary criticism) Nagindas Parekh
1969 Kulkathao (Pen-portraits) Swami Anand
1968 Avalokana (Literary reviews) Sundaram (Tribhuvandas P. Luhar)
1967 Gujarati Bhashanum Dhwani-Swarup and Dhwani- P.B. Pandit Parivartan (Linguistic study)
1965 Jeevan-Vyavastha (Essays) Kakasaheb Kalelkar
1964 Naivedya (Essays) Dolarrai R. Mankad
1963 Shant Kolahal (Poetry) Rajendra Shah
1962 Upayana (Critical writings) V.R. Trivedi
1961 Kachhnun Sanskrit Darshan (A cultural survey) Ram Singhji Rathod 1960 Sharvilak (Play) Rasiklal C. Parekh
1958 Darshan ane Chintan (Philosophical essays) Pandit Sukhlal
1956 Brihat-Pingal (Treatise on prosody) *Ramnarayan Pathak
1955 Mahadev Bhaini Diary (Memoirs) *Mahadev Desai
(No Awards in 1957, 1959, 1966 and 1972)
HINDI
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Paarijat (Novel) Nasira Sharma
2015 Aag Ki Hansi (Poetry) Ramdarash Mishra
2014 Vinayak (Novel) Ramesh Chandra Shah
2013 Miljul Man (Novel) Mridula Garg
2012 Patthar Fenk Raha Hoon (Poetry) Chandrakant Devtale
2011 Rehan Per Raghu (Novel) Kashinath Singh
2010 Mohan Das (Short Story) Uday Prakash
2009 Hawa Main Hasthakshar (Poetry) Kailash Vajpeyi
2008 Kohre Mein Kaid Rang (Novel) Govind Mishra
2007 Inhin Hathiyaron Se (Novel) Amar Kant
2006 Sanshyatma (Poetry) Gyanendrapati
2005 Kyaap (Novel) Manohar Shyam Joshi
2004 Dushchakra Mein Srista (Poetry) Viren Dangwal
2003 Kitne Pakistan (Novel) Kamleshwar
2002 Do Panktiyon Ke Beech (Poetry) Rajesh Joshi
2001 Kali-Katha : Via Bypass (Novel) Alka Saraogi
2000 Hum Jo Dekhte Hain (Poetry) Manglesh Dabral
1999 Deewar Main Ek Khirkee Rahathi Thi (Novel) Vinod Kumar Shukla
1998 Naye Ilake Mein (Poetry) Arun Kamal
1997 Anubhav Ke Aakash Mein Chand (Poetry) Leeladhar Jagoori
1996 Mujhe Chand Chahiye (Novel) Surendra Verma
1995 Koi Doosra Nahin (Poetry) Kunwar Narain 1994 Kahin Nahin Wahin (Poetry) Ashok Vajpeyi
1993 Ardhanarishwar (Novel) Vishnu Prabhakar
1992 Dhai Ghar (Novel) Giriraj Kishore
1991 Main Vaqt Ke Hun Samne (Poetry) Girija Kumar Mathur
1990 Neela Chand (Novel) Shiv Prasad Singh
1989 Akaal Mein Saras (Poetry) Kedarnath Singh
1988 Aranya (Poetry) Naresh Mehta
1987 Magadh (Poetry) Shrikant Verma
1986 Apurva (Poetry) Kedarnath Aggarwal
1985 Kavve aur Kala Pani (Short stories) Nirmal Varma
1984 Log Bhool Gaye Hain (Poetry) Raghuvir Sahai
1983 Khutiyon Par Tange Log (Poetry) *Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena
1982 Viklang Shraddha Ka Daur (Satire) Harishankar Parsai
1981 Tap Ke Taye Hue Din (Novel) Trilochan
1980 Zindaginama-Zinda Rukh (Novel) Krishna Sobti
1979 Kal Sunana Mujhe (Poetry) *Dhoomil
1978 Utna Vah Suraj Hai (Poetry) *Bharat Bhushan Agarwal
1977 Chuka Bhi Hun Nahin Main (Poetry) Shamsher Bahadur Singh
1976 Meri Teri Uski Baat (Novel) Yashpal
1975 Tamas (Novel) Bhisham Sahni
1974 Mitti Ki Baraat (Poetry) Shiv Mangal Singh ‘Suman’
1973 Alok Parva (Essays) Hazari Prasad Dwivedi
1972 Buni Huyi Rassi (Poetry) Bhawani Prasad Mishra
1971 Kavita Ke Naye Pratiman (Literary criticism) Namwar Singh
1970 Nirala Ki Sahitya Sadhana (Biography) Ram Vilas Sharma
1969 Rag Darbari (Novel) Shrilal Shukla
1968 Do Chattanen (Poetry) Harivansh Rai Bachchan
1967 Amrit Aur Vish (Novel) Amritlal Nagar
1966 Muktibodh (Novelette) Jainendra Kumar
1965 Rasa Siddhanta (Treatise on poetics) Nagendra 1964 Aangan Ke Par Dvar (Poetry) ‘Agyeya’ (S.H. Vatsyayan)
1963 Premchand: Kalam Ka Sipahi (Biography) Amrit Rai
1961 Bhoole Bisre Chitra (Novel) Bhagwaticharan Verma
1960 Kala aur Burha Chand (Poetry) Sumitranandan Pant
1959 Sanskriti Ke Char Adhyaya (A survey of Indian culture) ‘Dinkar’(Ramdhari Sinha)
1958 Madhya Asia Ka Itihas (History) Rahul Sankrityayan
1957 Bauddha Dharma-Darshan (Philosophy) *Acharya Narendra Dev
1956 Padmavat Sanjivani Vyakhya (Commentary) Vasudevasaran Agrawala
1955 Him-Tarangini (Poetry) Makhanlal Chaturvedi
(No Award in 1962)
KANNADA
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Swatantryada Ota (Novel) Boluwaru Mohammad Kunhi
2015 Akshaya Kavya (Poetry) K.V. Tirumalesh
2014 Uttaraardha (Essays) G.H. Nayak
2013 Akyana-Vyakyana (Essays) C.N. Ramachandran
2012 Mabbina Haage Kaniveyaasi (Poetry) H.S. Shiva Prakash
2011 Swapna Saraswata (Novel) Gopalakrishna Pai
2010 Kattiyachina Daari (Criticism) Rahamath Tarikere
2009 Krouncha Pakshigalu (Short Stories) Vaidehi
2008 Halla Bantu Halla (Novel) Shrinivas B. Vaidya
2007 Aramance (Novel) Kum. Veerabhadrappa
2006 Marga-4 (Essays) M.M. Kalburgi
2005 Teru (Novel) Raghavendra Patil
2004 Baduku (Novel) Geetha Nagabhushana
2003 Kaviraja Marga Mattu Kannada Jagattu (Essays) K.V. Subbanna
2002 Yugasandhya (Epic) Sujana (S. Narayana Shetty)
2001 English Sahitya Charitre (Literary history) L.S. Seshagiri Rao
2000 Om Namo (Novel) *Shantinath K. Desai 1999 Sahitya Kathana (Essays) *D.R. Nagaraj
1998 Sapthapadi (Poetry) B.C. Ramachandra Sharma
1997 Hosatu Hosatu (Criticism) M. Chidananda Murthy
1996 Bhuvanada Bhagya (Literary criticism) G.S.Amur
1995 Uriya Nalage (Criticism) Kirtinath Kurtkoti
1994 Taledanda (Play) Girish Karnad
1993 Kallu Karaguva Samaya (Short Stories) P. Lankesh
1992 Bakulada Hoovugalu (Poetry) S.R. Ekkundi
1991 Sirisampige (Play) Chandrasekhara Kambar
1990 Kusuma Bale (Novel) Devanur Mahadeva
1989 Samprati (Belles-Lettres) H.M. Nayak
1988 Avadheshwari (Novel) Shankar Mokashi Punekar
1987 Chidambara Rahasya (Novel) K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi
1986 Bandaya (Novel) Vyasaraya Ballal
1985 Durgaasthamaana (Novel) *T.R. Subba Rao (Ta. Ra. Su.)
1984 Kavyartha Chintana (Literary Criticism) G.S. Sivarudrappa
1983 Katheyaadalu Hudugi (Short stories) Yashwant Chittal
1982 Vaishakha (Novel) Chaduranga
1981 Jeewa Dhwani (Poetry) Chennaveera Kanavi
1980 Americadalli Goruru (Travelogue) Goruru Ramaswami lyengar
1979 Chitragalu Patragalu (Reminiscences) A.N. Moorthy Rao
1978 Hasuru Honnu (Travelogue) B.G.L. Swamy
1977 Tereda Baagilu (Poetry) K.S. Narasimhaswam
1976 Mana Manthana (Psychiatric studies) M. Shivaram
1975 Daatu (Novel) S.L. Bhyrappa
1974 Vardhamaana (Poetry) Gopalakrishna Adiga
1973 Aralu Baralu (Poetry) V. Sitaramaiah
1972 Shoonyasampadaneya Paramarshe (Commentary) S.S. Bhoosnurmath
1971 Kalidasa (Literary criticism) Adya Rangacharya 1970 Karnataka Samskritiya Poorva Peethike (Cultural Study) S.B. Joshi
1969 Karnataka Samskriti Sameekshe (Cultural Study) H. Tipperudraswamy
1968 Sannakathegalu (12-13) (Short Stories) ‘Srinivasa’ (Masti Venkatesa lyengar)
1967 Shrimad Bhagavadgita Tatparya Athava Jivanadharmayoga D.V. Gundappa (Philosophical expositions)
1966 Hamsa Damayand Mattu Itara Rupakagalu (Musical plays) P.T. Narasimhachar
1965 Ranga Binnapa (Philosophical reflections) S.V. Ranganna
1964 Kranti-Kalyana (Novel) B. Puttaswamayya
1962 Mahakshatriya (Novel) *Devudu Narasimha Sastri
1961 Bangali Kadambarikara Bankim Chandra (A critical Study) A.R. Krishna Sastri
1960 Dyava-Prithvi (Poetry) ‘Vinayaka’ (V.K. Gokak)
1959 Yakshagana Bayalata (A treatise on folk-drama) K.S. Karanth
1958 Aralu-Maralu (Poetry) D.R. Bendre
1956 Kannada Sahitya Charitre (History of Literature) R.S. Mugali
1955 Sri Ramayana Darsanam (Epic) ‘Kuvempu’ (K.V. Puttappa)
(No Awards in 1957 and 1963)
KASHMIRI
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Aane Khane (Criticism) Aziz Hajini
2015 Jamis Ta Kasheeri Manz Kashir Natia Adabuk Bashir Bhadarwahi Tawareekh (Criticism)
2014 Kore Kakud Pushrith Gome (Poetry) Shad Ramzan
2013 Aina Aatash (Short Stories) Mohi-ud-Din Reshi
2012 Yath Aangnas Manz (Poetry) Makhan Lal Kanwal
2011 Na Thsay Na Aks (Poetry) Naseem Shafaie
2010 Yiman Padan Mye Vetsaar Gotshuy (Criticism) Basher Bashir
2009 Vont (Literary Criticism) Mishal Sultanpuri
2008 Baazyaafat (Criticism) Gh. Nabi Firaq
2007 Tshen (Short Stories) Ratan lal Shant 2006 Yaad Aasmqnqn Hinz (Poetry) Shafi Shauq
2005 Yath Miani Joye (Poetry) Hamidi Kashmiri
2004 Sada Te Samandar (Poetry) Gh. Nabi Firaq
2003 Yell Phol Gaash (Short Stories) *Som Nath Zutshi
2002 Pursaan (Criticism) Naji Munawar
2001 Rikhah (Poetry) *Mohiud-Din-Gowhar
2000 Yath Raaz Danay (Short Stories) Harikrishna Kaul
1999 Vahrat (Poetry) Rashid Nazki
1998 Mahjoor Shinasi (Criticism) Mohammad Yousuf Taing
1997 Nai Che Nallan (Poetry) Rafiq Raaz
1995 Naar Hatun Kazal Wanas (Poetry) M. Farooq Nazki
1994 Kaeji Raath (Play) Sajood Sailani
1993 Kenh Natu Kenh (Essays) Syed Rasool Pompur
1992 Amaar (Poetry) Shafi Shaida
1991 Achhre Tsange (Poetry) Ghulam Nabi Tak Naazir
1990 Kashur Sarmaya (Poetry) Fazil Kashmiri
1989 Sheen Te Watpod (Novel) Pran Kishore
1988 Pun-Te-Paap (Novel) Ghulam Nabi Gauhar
1987 Awaz-i-Dost (Poetry) Mir Ghulam Rasool Nazki
1986 Shihil Kul (Poetry) Dina Nath Nadim
1985 Lole Vetsar (Poetry) Mirza G.H. Beg Arif
1984 Essay (Essays) Mohd. Zaman Azurdah
1982 Natak Truche (Play) Motilal Kemmu
1981 Mansar (Poetry) Moti Lal Saqi
1979 Partavistan (Poetry) Marghoob Banihali
1978 Be Soakh Rooth (Poetry) G.R. Santosh
1976 Machama (Plays) Pushkar Bhan
1975 Gaashir Munaar (Essays) Ghulam Nabi Khayal
1972 Suyya (Play) Ali Mohammad Lone
1970 Maqualaat (Essays) Mohiuddin Hajini 1969 Ka ‘Shri Zab’: Ny Hund Alleqavaad Phera Abdul Khaliq Tak Zainageri (Linguistic Study)
1967 Laveh Te Praveh (Poetry) Amin Kamil
1961 Nauroz-i-Saba (Poetry) A. Rahman Rahi
1958 Sat Sangar (Short stories) Akhtar Mohi-ud-Din (Ghulam Mohiud- Din-Akhtar Wani)
1956 Sumran (Poetry) Zinda Kaul ‘Masterji’
(No Awards in 1955. 1957, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, and 1996)
KONKANI (Since 1977)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Kale Bhangar (Novel) Edwin J.F.D'souza
2015 Karna Parva (Play) Uday Bhembre
2014 Manthan (Essays) Madhavi Sardesai
2013 Manmotayam (Essays) Tukaram Rama Shet
2012 Kavyasutra (Poetry) Kashinath Shamba Lolienkar (S.D.Tendulkar)
2011 Prakriticho Paas (Poetry) Melvyn Rodrigues
2010 Kayallyachem Sraddha (Poetry) Arun Sakhardande
2009 Kirvontt (Poetry) Jess Fernandes
2008 Ghanaqhai Niyatiche (Novel) Ashok Kamat
2007 Dika (Novel) Devidas Kadam
2006 Jai Kai Jui (Essays) Datta Damodar Naik
2005 Bhaangarsaall (Short Stories) N. Shivdas
2004 Athang (Short Stories) Jayanti Naik
2003 Parigh (Short Stories) *Shashank Sitaram
2002 Bhogadandd (Novel) Hema Naik
2001 Yaman (Poetry) Madhav Borcar
2000 Champhel’li Sanj (Poetry) Pandurang Bhangui
1999 Antarnad (Poetry) Saratchandra Shenoi 1998 Ashim Asim Lharan (Poetry) John Baptist Sequeira
1997 Bhuim Chafim (Pen-portraits) Sheela Kolambkar
1996 Nilem Nilem Braham (Poetry) Sankar Ramani
1995 Gomanchal Te Himachal (Travelogue) Dilip Borkar
1994 Antarayami (Short Stories) Gokuldas Prabhu
1993 Tarangan (Short Stories) Mahabaleshwar Sail
1992 Vanshakulachen Denen (Poetry) Nagesh Karmali
1991 Sapan Fulam (Short stories) Meena Kakodkar
1990 Savul Gori (Poetry) Ramesh B. Veluskar
1989 Sonshyache Kan (Poetry) C.F. D’Costa
1988 Vhonkolpavnni (Short stories) Chandrakant Keni
1987 Panaji Atam Mhatari Zalea (Short stories) Arvind N. Mambro
1986 Hanv Monis Asvat-Thamo (Poetry) Prakash Damodar Padgaonkar
1985 Bhitorlem Tufan (Poetry) J.B. Moraes
1984 Chowrang (One-act play) Pundalik Narayan Naik
1983 Karmelin (Novel) Damodar Mauzo
1982 Khabari (Essays) Laxmanrao Sardessai
1981 Sasaya (Poetry) B.B. Borkar (Bakibab)
1980 Pissolim (Poetry) Manohar Sardessai
1979 Dorya Gazota (Poetry) R.V. Pandit
1978 Manni Punav (Humorous essays) D.K. Sukhthankar
1977 Himalayant (Travelogue) Ravindra Kelekar
MAITHILI (Since 1966)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Barki Kaki at Hotmail Dot Corn (Short Stories) Shyam Darihare
2015 Khissa (Short Stories) Man Mohan Jha
2014 Uchat (Novel) Asha Mishra
2013 Sangharsh Aa Sehanta (Memoirs) Sureshwar Jha
2012 Kist-Kist Jeewan (Autobiography) Shefalika Verma 2011 Apaksha (Poetry) Uday Chandra Jha ‘Vinod’
2010 Bhamati (Novel) Usha Kiran Khan
2009 Ganga-Putra (Short Stories) *Man Mohan Jha
2008 Katek Daaripar (Memoirs) Mantreshwar Jha
2007 Sarokar (Short Stories) Pradip Bihari
2006 Kaath (Short Stories) Bibhuti Anand
2005 Chanan Ghan Gachchiya (Poetry) Vivekanand Thakur
2004 Shakuntala (Epic) Chandrabhanu Singh
2003 Ritambhara (Short Stories) Niraja Renu (Khamakhy A Devi)
2002 Sahasmukhi Chowk Par (Poems) Somdev
2001 Pratijna Pandav (Epic) Babuajee Jha ‘Ajnat’
2000 Katek Raas Baat (Poetry) Ramanand Renu
1999 Gananayak (Short Stories) Saketanand
1998 Takait Achhi Chirai (Poetry) Jeeva Kant
1997 Dhwast Hoet Shanti Stoop (Poetry) Keerti Narayan Mishra
1996 Aai Kaalhi Parsoo (Short stories) Raj Mohan Jha
1995 Kavita Kusumanjali (Poetry) Jayamanta Mishra
1994 Uchitavakta (Short stories) Gangesh Gunjan
1993 Samak Pauti (Short stories) Govinda Jha
1992 Vividha (Essays) Bhimanath Jha
1991 Pasijhaita Pathar (Play) Ramdeo Jha
1990 Prabhasak Katha (Short stories) Prabhas Kumar Choudhuri
1989 Parasar (Epic) *Kanchinath Jha ‘Kiran’
1988 Mantraputra (Novel) Mayanand Mishra
1987 Atita (Short stories) Umanath Jha
1986 Natik Patrak Uttar (Belles-lettres) Subhadra Jha
1985 Jeevan Yatra (Autobiography) *Hari Mohan Jha
1984 Suryamukhi (Poetry) Arsi Prasad Singh
1983 Maithili Patrakaritaka Ithihas (Treatise) Chandranath Mishra ‘Amar’
1982 Marichika (Novel) Lily Ray 1981 Agastyayaini (Epic) Markandeya Pravasi
1980 Ee Bataha Sansar (Novel) Sudhanshu Shekhar Chaudhary
1979 Krishna-charit (Poetry) Tantranath Jha
1978 Baji Uthal Murali (Poetry) Upendra Thakur ‘Mohan’
1977 Avahatta: Udbhava O Vikas (Literary criticism) *Rajeshwar Jha
1976 Sitayana (Epic) Vaidyanath Mallik ‘Vidhu’
1975 Kichhu Dekhal Kichhu Sunal (Reminiscences) Girindramohan Mishra
1973 Naika Banijara (Novel) Braj Kishore Verma ‘Manipadma’
1971 Payasvini (Poetry) Surenda Jha ‘Suman’
1970 Radha Viraha (Epic poetry) Kashikant Mishra ‘Madhup’
1969 Du Patra (Novel) Upendranth Jha
1968 Patrahin Nagna Gachh (Poetry) ‘Yatri’ (Vaidyanath Mishra)
1966 Mithila-Baibhav (Philosophical treatise) Yashodhar Jha
(No Awards in 1967, 1972 and 1974)
MALAYALAM
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Shyamamadhavam (Poetry) Prabha Varma
2015 Aarachar (Novel) K.R. Meera
2014 Manushyanu Oru Aamukham (Novel) Subhash Chandran
2013 Kathayillathavante Katha (Autobiography) M.N. Paloor
2012 Marannu Vecha Vasthukkal (Poetry) K. Satchidanandan
2011 Basheer: Ekantha Veedhiyile Avadhoothan M.K. Sanu (Biography)
2010 Haimavathabhuvil (Travelogue) M.P. Veerendra Kumar
2009 Thrikkotlur Novellukar (Novellas) U.A Khader
2008 Madhuram Ninte Jeevitham (Essays) *K.P. Appan
2007 Adayalangal (Novel) Sethu (A. Sethumadhavan)
2006 Chuvanna Chinnangal (Short Stories) M. Sukumaran
2005 Jappana Ppukayila (Short Stories) G.V. Kakkanadan 2004 Zachariyayute Kathakai (Short Stories) Paul Zachariah
2003 Alahayude Penmakkal (Novel) Sara Joseph
2002 K.G. Sankara Pillayude Kavitakal (Poems) K.G. Sankara Pillai
2001 Attoor Ravi Varmayute Kavitakal (Poetry) Attoor Ravi Varma
2000 R. Ramachandrante Kavithakal (Poetry) R. Ramachandran
1999 Sreeramante Kathakal (Short Stories) C.V. Sreeraman
1998 Thattakam (Novel) Kovilan (V.V. Ayyappan)
1997 Govardhante Yatrakal (Novel) Anand (P. Satchidanandan)
1996 Gowri (Short Stories) T. Padmanabhan
1995 Arangu Kanatha Natan (Memoirs) Thikkodiyan (P. K. Nair)
1994 Ujjayiniyile Rappakalukal (Poetry) Vishnu Narayanan Namboodiri
1993 Daivathinte Kannu (Novel) N.P. Mohammed
1992 Daivathinte Vikruthikal (Novel) M. Mukundan
1991 Chhatravum Chamaravum (Criticism) M.P. Sankunni Nair
1990 Gurusagaram (Novel) O.V. Vijayan
1989 Nizhalana (Poetry) Olappamanna Subrahmanian Nambudiripad
1988 Spandamapinikale Nandi (Novel) C. Radhakrishnan
1987 Prathipathram Bhashanabhedam (Literary N. Krishna Pillai criticism)
1986 Kavitadwani (Critical study) M. Leelavathy
1985 Tatvamasi (Critical study) Sukumar Azhicode
1984 Ayyappa Panikkarute Kritikal 1969-80 (Poetry) K. Ayyappa Paniker
1983 Thiranjedutha Prabandhangal (Essays) S. Guptan Nair
1982 Payyan Kathakal (Short stories) V.K.N. (Thiruvilvamala)
1981 Avakasikal (Novel) Vilasini (M.K. Menon)
1980 Smaraka Silakal (Novel) Punathil Kunhabdulla
1979 Vallatholinte Kavyasilpam (Literary criticism) N.V. Krishna Warrior
1978 Ratrimazha (Poetry) Sugathakumari
1977 Agnisakshi (Novel) N. Lalithambika Antharjanam 1976 Jeevithappatha (Autobiography) *C. Govinda Pisharoti ‘Cherukat’
1975 Aksharam (Poetry) O.N.V. Kurup
1974 Kamasurabhi (Poetry) Vennikkulam Gopala Kurup
1973 Balidarsanam (Poetry) Akkitham Achyuthan Nambudiri
1972 Oru Desathinte Katha (Novel) S.K. Pottekkat
1971 Vida (Poetry) Vyloppillil Sreedhara Menon
1970 Kaalam (Novel) M.T. Vasudevan Nair
1969 Kavile Pattu (Poetry) Edasseri Govindan Nair
1967 Thamarathoni (Poetry) P. Kunhiraman Nair
1966 Kala Jeevitham Thanne (Essays) K.M. Kuttikrishna Marar
1965 Muthassi (Poetry) N. Balamani Amma
1964 Ayalkkar (Novel) P. Kesava Dev
1963 Viswadarsanam (Poetry) G. Sankara Kurup
1960 Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum (Novel) ‘Uroob’ (P. C. Kuttikrishnan)
1958 Kazhinja Kaalam (Autobiography) K.P. Kesava Menon
1957 Chemmeen (Novel) Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
1956 Paniniya Pradyotam (Commentary) *I.C. Chacko
1955 Bhasha Sahitya Charitram (History of Literature) R. Narayana Panikkar
(Awards in 1959, 1961, 1962 and 1968)
MANIPURI (Since 1973)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Cheptharaba Eshingpun (Short Stories) Moirangthem Rajen
2015 Ahingna Yekshilliba Mang (Poetry) Kshetri Rajen
2014 Khung-Gang Amasung Refugee (Poetry) Naorem Bidyasagar Singh
2013 Chinglon Amadagi Amada (Travelogue) Makhonmani Mongsaba
2012 Mathou Kanba DNA (Novel) Jodha C Sanasam
2011 Nangbu Ngaibada (Novel) Kshetri Bira
2010 Leikangla (Novel) M. Borkanya
2009 Khungangi Chithi (Poetry) Raghu Leishangthem 2008 Edu Ntngthou (Poetry) A.O. Memchoubi
2007 Imasi Nurabee (Novel) B.M. Maisnamba
2006 Nungshibi Greece (Travelogue) Saratchand Thiyam
2005 Pangal Shonbi Eishe Adomgini (Short stories) M. Nabakishore Singh
2004 Lanthengnariba Lanmee (Poetry) Birendrajit Naorem
2003 Leiyee Khara Punsi Khara (Short stories) Sudhir Naoroibam
2002 Mei Mamgera Budhi Mamgera (Poems) Rajkumar Bhubonsana
2001 Khongji Makhol (Short stories) Ningombam Sunita
2000 Eemagi Phanek Machet (Short stories) Laitonjam Premchand Singh
1999 Hi Nangbu Hondeda (Poetry) Sagolsem Lanchenba Meetei
1998 Nongdi Tarak-Khidare (Short stories) Keisham Priyokumar
1997 Bhut Amasung Maikhum (Poetry) Thangjam Ibopishak Singh
1996 Praloigi Meiriraktagi (Poetry) R.K. Madhubir
1995 Leipkalei (Play) Arambam Somorendra Singh
1994 Mayai Karaba Shamu (Short stories) Rajkumar Mani Singh
1993 Punshigi Marudyan (Novel) Arambam Biren Singh
1992 Tharoshangbi (Novel) A. Chitreshwar Sharma
1991 Numitti Asum Thengjillakali (Short stories) Yumlemban Ibomcha Singh
1990 Mapal Naidabasida Ei (Poetry) Nongthombam Biren Singh
1989 Tatkhrabha Punshi Leipul (Short stories) Nilabir Sharma Shastri
1988 Mamangthong Lollabadi Maninghthongda Lakaudana E. Sonamani Singh (Short stories)
1987 Tirtha Yatra (Poetry) E. Nilakanta Singh
1986 Mangi Isei (Short stories) Khumanthem Prakash Singh
1985 Vir Tikendrajit Road (Novel) H. Guno Singh
1984 Chekla Paikhrabada (Short stories) Lamabam Viramani Singh
1983 Karnagi Mama Amasung Karnagi Aroiba Yahip (Play) N. Ibobi Singh
1982 Pistal Ama Kundallei Ama (Short stories) E. Dinamani Singh
1981 Kalenthagi Leipaklei (Short stories) E. Rajanikanta Singh
1979 Boro Saheb Ongbi Sanatombi (Novel) M.K. Binodini Devi 1978 Ngabongkhao (Drama) G.C. Tongbra
1977 Aseibagi Nitaipod (Poetry) A. Minaketan Singh
1976 Mamang Leikai Thambal Shatley (Poetry) L. Samarendra Singh
1974 Ilisa Amagi Mahao (Short stories) N. Kunjamohan Singh
1973 Imphal Amasung Magi Nungshiki Phibam Ishing (Novel) Pacha Meitai
(No Awards in 1975 and 1980)
MARATHI
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Aalok (Short Stories) Asaram Lomate
2015 Chalat-Chitravyooh (Memoirs) Arun Khopkar
2014 Chaar Nagarantale Maaze Viswa (Autobiography) Jayant Vishnu Naralikar
2013 Vachanaryachi Rojanishee (Essays) Satish Kalasekar
2012 Phoenixchya Rakhetun Uthala Mor (Short Stories) Jayant Pawar
2011 Varyane Halate Raan (Essays) Grace (Manik Godghate)
2010 Rujuvat-Asvad : Samiksha : Mimamsa (Criticism) Ashok R. Kelkar
2009 Chitralipi (Poetry) Vasant Abaji Dahake
2008 Utsukatene Mee Zopalo (Novel) Shyam Manohar
2007 Maharshi Vitthal Ramaji Shinde: Jeevan Va Karya G.M. Pawar (Biography)
2006 Bhoomi (Novel) Asha Bage
2005 Bhijaki Vahi (Poetry) *Arun Kolatkar
2004 Baromas (Novel) Sadanand Deshmukh
2003 Dangora : Eka Nagaricha (Novel) T.V. Saradeshmukh
2002 Yugant (Play) Mahesh Elkunchwar
2001 Tanakat (Novel) Rajan Gavas
2000 Panzad (Poetry) Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor
1999 Tamrapat (Novel) Ranganath Pathare
1998 Tukaram Darshan (Criticism) Sadanand Shridhar More
1997 Dnyaneshwaritil Laukik Srishti (Criticism) Madhukar Vasudev Dhond 1996 Eka Mungiche Mahabharat (Autobiography) Gangadhar Gadgil
1995 Raghavavel (Novel) Namdeo Kamble
1994 Ekun Kavita-I (Poetry) Dilip Chitre
1993 Mardhekaranchi Kavita: Swarup ani Sandarbha (Literary Vijaya Rajadhyaksha criticism)
1992 Jhada Jhadti (Novel) Vishwas Patil
1991 Teeka Svayamvara (Criticism) Bhalchandra Nemade
1990 Zombi (Autobiographical Novel) Anand Ratan Yadav
1989 Haravlele Diwas (Autobiography) *Prabhakar Waman Urdhwareshe
1988 Uchalya (Autobiography) Laxman Gaikwad
1987 Shri Vithal: Ek Mahasamanvaya (Literary criticism) R.C. Dhere
1986 Khoon Gathee (Poetry) N.G. Deshpande
1985 Ek Zad Ani Don Pakshi (Autobiography) Vishram Bedekar
1984 Garbharesheem (Poetry) Indira Sant
1983 Sattantar (Novel) Vyankatesh Madgulkar
1982 Saundaryanubhav (Literary criticism) Prabhakar Padhye
1981 Upara (Autobiography) Laxman Mane
1980 Salam (Poetry) Mangesh K. Padgaonkar
1979 Srishti, Saundarya ani Sahityamulya (Literary criticism) Saratchandra Muktibodh
1978 Nakshtranche Dene (Poetry) *C.T. Khanolkar (Arati Prabhu)
1977 Dashpadi (Poetry) A.R. Deshpande ‘Anil’
1976 Smaran Gatha (Autobiographical Novel) G.N. Dandekar
1975 Soundarya Mimansa (Aesthetics) R.B. Patankar
1974 Natasamrat (Play) *V.V. Shirwadkar
1973 Kajalmaya (Short Stories) *G.A. Kulkarni
1972 Jevha Manus Jaga Hoto (Autobiography) Godavari Parulekar
1971 Pais (Essays) Durga Bhagwat
1970 Adarsha Bharat-Sevaka (Biography) N.R. Phatak
1969 Natyacharya Deval (Biography) S.N. Banhatti 1968 Yugant (Interpretation of the Mahabharata) Iravati Karve
1967 Bhasha: Itihas ani Bhoogol (Linguistic study) N.G. Kalelkar
1966 Sri Shiv Chhatrapati (Historical research) *T.S. Shejwalkar
1965 Vyakti ani Valli (Sketches) P.L. Deshpande
1964 Swami (Novel) Ranjit Desai
1963 Ratha-Chakra (Novel) Na. Pendse
1962 Anamikachi Chintanika (Philosophical reflections) P.Y. Deshpande
1961 Dr. Ketkar (Biography) D.N. Gokhale
1960 Yayati (Novel) V.S. Khandekar
1959 Bharadya Sahityasastra (A treatise on poetics) G.T. Deshpande
1958 Bahurupee (Autobiography) Chintaman Ganesh Kolhatkar
1956 Saundarya ani Sahitya (A study of Aesthetics) *B.S. Mardhekar
1955 Vaidik Samskriticha Vikas (Cultural history) Tarkateertha Shastri Laxman Joshi
(No Award in 1957)
NEPALI (Since 1977)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Janmabhumi Mero Swadesh (Novel) Gita Upadhyay
2015 Samayaka Prativimbaharu (Short Stories) Gupta Pradhan
2014 Satta Grahan (Short Stories) Nanda Hankhim
2013 Manka Lahar Ra Raharharu (Travelogue) Man Bahadur Pradhan
2012 Ekantavas (Short Stories) Uday Thulung
2010 Akashlay Pani Thawan Khoji Rahechha (Poetry) *Gopi Narayan Pradhan
2009 Gairi Gaon Ki Chameli (Short Stories) Samiran Chhetri ‘Priyadarshi’
2008 Kehi Namileka Rekhaharu (Short Stories) Haiman Das Rai ‘Kiraf ’
2007 Curfew (Play) Lakshman Srimal
2006 Droha (Novel) Bhim Dahal
2005 Jeevan GoretoMa (Novel) Krishna Singh Moktan
2004 Shanti Shandeha (Poetry) Jos Yonjan ‘Pyasi’ 2003 Athah (Novel) Bindya Subha
2002 Udasin Rukhharu (Novel) Prem Pradhan
2001 Aahat Anubhuti (Short stories) Lakhi Devi Sundas
2000 Nisansmaran (Essays) Ramlal Adhikari
1999 Bishaun Shatabdi Ki Monalisa (Short stories) Bikram Bir Thapa
1998 Adim Busty (Poetry) Man Prasad Subba
1997 Veer Jatiko Amar Kahani (Biographical Essays) Mani Prasad Rai
1996 Nihsabda (Poetry) MohanThakuri
1995 Dr. Parasmani Ko Jiwan Yatra (Biography) Nagendramani Pradhan
1994 Paryavekshan (Essays) Jiwan Namdung
1993 Mrigatrishna (Short stories) Sanu Lama
1992 Indra Dhanush (Essays) R.P. Lama
1991 Hypocret Champ-Gurans Ra Anya Kavita (Poetry) Girmee Sherpa
1990 Aama (Poetry) Tulsiram Sharma ‘Kashyap’
1989 Karna-Kunti (Epic) Tulsi Bahadur Chhetri
1988 Usha Manjari (Poetry) Pushpalal Upadhyaya
1987 Brahmaputraka Chheu-Chhau (Novel) Lil Bahadur Chetri
1986 Chakrabyuha (Short stories) Sharad Chhetri
1985 Nilkanth (Novel) Matsyendra Pradhan
1984 Samaj Darpan (Epic) Ramchandra Giri
1983 Niyati (Novel) Indra Sundas
1982 Binsiyako Sanskriti (Essays) M.M. Gurung
1981 Naya Kshitij Ko Khoj (Novel) Asit Rai
1980 Sunakhari (Novel) Okima Gwyn
1979 Maulo (Essays) Guman Singh Chamling
1978 Khaharey (Short stories) Shiva Kumar Rai
1977 Nepali Upanyas Ka Adharharu (Literary criticism) Indra Bahadur Rai
(No Awards in 2011)
ODIA
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Prapti (Short Stories) Paramita Satpathy
2015 Mahishasurara Muhan (Short Stories) Bibhuti Pattanaik
2014 Bipula Diganta (Poetry) Gopalkrushna Rath
2013 Banaprastha (Play) Bijoy Misra
2012 Kanta 0' Anyanya Galpa (Short Stories) Gourahari Das
2011 Achihna Basabhumi (Novel) Kalpanakumari Devi
2010 Jibanara Chalapathe (Autobiography) Pathani Pattnaik
2009 Mruqaya (Poetry) Phani Mohanty
2008 Asaranti Anasara (Poetry) Pramod Kumar Mohanty
2007 Sukha Sanhita (Poetry) Dipak Mishra
2006 Swarodaya (Poetry) Bansidhar Sarangi
2005 Gopapura (Short Stories) Ramachandra Behera
2004 Bharatiya Sanskruti O Bhagwadgita (Essays) Prafulla Kumar Mohanty
2003 Suryasnata (Criticism) Jatindra Mohan Mohanty
2002 Gandhi Manisha (Biography) Sarat Kumar Mohanty
2001 Tanmaya Dhuli (Poetry) Pratibha Satpathy
2000 Ullanghan (Short Stories) Pratibha Ray
1999 Garbhagriha (Poetry) Haraprasad Das
1998 Biswaku Gabakhya (Criticism) Chitta Ranjan Das
1997 Sabutharu Dirgharati (Short stories) Chandrasekhar Rath
1996 Mo Jeevana Sangrama (Autobiography) Satyanarayan Rajaguru
1995 Kavyasilpi Gangadhara (Criticism) Govind Chandra Udgata
1994 Jagata Darshanare Jagannatha (Cultural Study) Guru Charan Patnaik
1993 Chalanti Thakura (Short stories) Santanu Kumar Acharya
1992 Bichitra Barna (Short Stories) *Rabi Pattnayak
1991 Ahnika (Poetry) Jagannath Prasad Das
1990 Pata Dei (Short Stories) Binapani Mohanty
1989 Nai Aarapari (Poetry) Bhanuji Rao
1988 Akash Pan Nibida (Poetry) Sourindra Barik 1987 Gharadiha (Novel) Nityananda Mahapatra
1986 Dwa Suparna (Poetry) Soubhagya Kumar Misra
1985 Saila Kalpa (Poetry) Rajendra K. Panda
1984 Abhisapta Gandharba (Short stories) Mohapatra Nilamani Sahoo
1983 Gan Majlis (Vol. Ill) (Essays) Harekrushna Mehtab
1982 Hasyarasar Natak (One-act Plays) Gopal Chhotrai
1981 O Andhagali (Short Stories) Akhilmohan Patnaik
1980 Abantar (Poetry) Ananta Patnaik
1979 Mo Kahani (Autobiography) Kunjabihari Das
1978 Saptama Ritu (Poetry) Ramakanta Rath
1977 Kumbhara Chaka (Autobiography) Kali Charan Patnaik
1976 Thakura Ghara (Short Stories) Kishori Charan Das
1975 Surya O Andhakar (Poetry) Radha Mohan Gadanayak
1974 Sabdar Akash (Poetry) Sitakant Mahapatra
1973 Samudra Snana (Poetry) G.P. Mohanty
1972 Manojdasank Katha O Kahini (Short Stories) Manoj Das
1971 Aranya Fasal (Play) Manoranjan Das
1970 Sarisrupa (Poetry) Binod Chandra Nayak
1969 Nila Saila (Novel) Surendra Mohanty
1967 Odiya Sahityara Itihas (History of Literature) Suryanarayan Das
1966 Banka O Sidha (Poetry) *Godavarish Mahapatra
1965 Uttarayana (Poetry) Baikunthanath Patnaik
1964 Atmajibani (Autobiography) Nilakantha Das
1963 Kabka-1962 (Poetry) Satchidananda Raut Roy
1961 Ardhasatabdir Odisa O Tanhire Mo Sthan *Godavaris Mishra (Autobiography)
1958 Ka (Novel) Kanhucharan Mohanty
1955 Amrutara Santan (Novel) Gopinath Mohanty
(No Awards in 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1962 and 1968)
PUNJABI
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Masia Di Raat (Play) Swarajbir
2015 Maat Lok (Novel) Jaswinder Singh
2014 Agarbatti (Poetry) Jaswinder
2013 Nirvaan (Novel) Manmohan
2012 Maha Kambani (Poetry) Darshan Buttar
2011 Dhaawaan Dilli De Kingrey (Novel) Baldev Singh
2010 Kaal Pehar Gharian (Poetry) Vanita
2009 Tatti Tavi Da Sach (Play) Atamjit
2008 Sudhar Ghar (Novel) Mitter Sain Meet
2007 Kamandal (Poetry) Jaswant Deed
2006 Ishk Baj Namaz Da Haz Nahi (Plays) Ajmer Singh Aulakh
2005 Agni-Kalas (Short Stories) Gurbachan Singh Bhullar
2004 Kavita Di Bhumika (Criticism) Sutinder Singh Noor
2003 Bhagat Singh Shahid : Natak Tikri (Play) Charan Dass Sidhu
2002 Pulaan Ton Paar (Poems) Harbhajan Singh Halwarvi
2001 Shabdant (Poetry) Dev
2000 Chauthi Koot (Short Stories) Waryam Singh Sandhu
1999 Gawache Arth (Novel) Niranjan Singh Tasneem
1998 Moon Di Akh (Short Stories) Mahan Bhandari
1997 Taushali Di Hanso (Novel) Jaswant Singh Kanwal
1996 Pakhi (Short Stories) Santosh Singh Dhir
1995 Jugnoo Deeva Te Darya (Poetry) Jagtar
1994 Nawen Yug De Waris (Short Stories) Mohinder Singh Sarna
1993 Haneray Vich Sulgadi Varnmala (Poetry) Surjit Patar
1992 Kujh Ankeha Vi (Short Stories) Prem Prakash
1991 Jhanan Di Rat (Poetry) Harinder Singh Mehboob
1990 Uninda Wartman (Poetry) Manjit Tiwana
1989 Kahikashan (Poetry) Tara Singh Kamil
1988 Galiey Chikar Duri Ghar (Autobiography) S.S. Wanjara Bedi 1987 Kothe Kharak Singh (Novel) Ram Sarup Anakhi
1986 Shahar Te Gran (Short Stories) S. Sujan Singh
1985 Khana Badosh (Autobiography) Ajeet Cour
1984 Pagal Lok (Play) Kapur Singh Ghuman
1983 Anik Bishthar (Poetry) Pritam Singh Safeer
1982 Amar Katha (Short Stories) Gulzar Singh Sandhu
1981 Garaj Ton Footpath Teek (Poetry) V.N. Tiwari
1980 Suraj Te Kehkashan (Poetry) Sukhpal Vir Singh ‘Hasrat’
1979 Karuna Di Chho Ton Magron (Poetry) Jaswant Singh Neki
1978 Urvar Par (Short Stories) *Gurmukh Singh Musafir
1977 Kach De Vastar (Poetry) Sohan Singh Misha
1976 Ba Mulahaza Hoshiar (Novel) Narenderpal Singh
1975 Adh Chanani Raat (Novel) Gurdial Singh
1974 Jug Badal Gaya (Novel) Sohan Singh Seetal
1973 Kal, Aj Te Balak (Play) Harcharan Singh
1972 Mittar Pyara (Play) Sant Singh Sekhon
1971 Eho Hamara Jiwana (Novel) Dalip Kaur Tiwana
1969 Na Dhuppe Na Chaanve (Poetry) Harbhajan Singh
1968 Naven Lok (Short Stories) Kulwant Singh Virk
1967 Loona (Verse-Play) Shiv Kumar
1965 Ik Chhit Chanan Di (Short Stories) Kartar Singh Duggal
1964 Pabbi (Poetry) Prabhjot Kaur
1962 Rangmanch (History and Development of Indian Balwant Gargi Theatre)
1961 Ik Miyan Do Talwaran (Novel) Nanak Singh
1959 Wadda Vela (Poetry) Mohan Singh
1956 Sunehure (Poetry) Amrita Pritam
1955 Mere Sainya Jio (Poetry) Bhai Vir Singh
(No Awards in 1957, 1958, 1960, 1963, 1966 and 1970)
RAJASTHANI (Since 1974)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Murdjat Ar Dujee Kahaniyan (Short Stories) Bulaki Sharma
2015 Gawaad (Novel) Madhu Acharya 'Ashawadi'
2014 Sundar Nain Sudha (Short Stories) Rampal Singh Rajpurohit
2013 Aanthyoi Nahi Din Hal (Poetry) Ambika Dutt
2012 Aankh Hinye Ra Hariyal Sapana (Poetry) Aaidan Singh Bhati
2011 Joon-Jatra (Novel) Atul Kanakk
2010 Meeran (Poetry) Manqat Badal
2009 Mai Eida Poot Jan (Short Stories) Ratan Jangid
2008 Paqarva (Short Stories) Dinesh Panchal
2007 Aalochana Ree Aankh Sun (Criticism) Kundan Mali
2006 Poornamidam (Plays) Laxmi Narayan Ranga
2005 Kisturi Mirag (Short Stories) Chetan Swami
2004 Samhi Khulto Marag (Novel) Nand Bhardwaj
2003 Simaran (Poetry) Santosh Mayamohan
2002 Jiv Ri Jaat (Short Stories) Bharat Ola
2001 Gharano (Novel) Abdul Vaheed ‘Kamal’
2000 Kankoo Kabandh (Play) Jaya Prakash Pandya ‘Jyotipunj’
1999 Seer Ro Ghar (Poetry) Vasu Acharya
1998 Ud Ja Re Sua (Novel) Shanti Bharadwaj ‘Rakesh’
1997 Utaryo Hal Abho (Poetry) Malchand Tiwari
1996 Olun Ri Akhiyatan (Memoirs) Nem Narayan Joshi
1995 Kookh Padyai Ree Peed (Poetry) Kishore Kalpanakant
1994 Mati Ri Mahak (Short Stories) Karnidan Barhath
1993 Adhura Supna (Short Stories) Nrisingh Rajpurohit
1992 Dharam Judh (Plays) Arjun Deo Charan
1991 Mhari Kavitavan (Poetry) Premji Prem
1990 Uchhalo (Poetry) Rewatdan Charan ‘Kalpit’
1989 Jamaro (Short Stories) Yadavendra Sharma ‘Chandra’
1988 Anahad Naad (Poetry) Bhagwati Lal Vyas 1987 Saglonri Peeda Swatmegh (Poetry) Nain Mal Jain
1986 Dwarka (Poetry) Mahavir Prasad Joshi
1985 Ek Duniya Mhari (Short Stories) Sanwar Daiya
1984 Maru-Mangal (Poetry) Sumer Singh Sekhawat
1983 Ga-Geet (Poetry) Mohan Alok
1982 Chasmadith Gawah (Short Stories) Moolchand ‘Pranesh’
1981 Barsan Ra Degoda Dungar Langhiyan (Poetry) Narayan Singh Bhati
1980 Mharo Gaon (Poetry) Rameshwar Dayal Shrimali
1979 Paagi (Poetry) Chandra Prakash Deval
1978 Mevai Ra Runkh (Novel) Anna Ram ‘Sudama’
1977 Bol Bharamli (Poetry) Satya Prakash Joshi
1976 Leeltans (Poetry) Kanhaiyalal Sethia
1975 Pagfero (Poetry) Mani Madhukar
1974 Batan Ri Phulwari Vol. X (Folk-tales) Vijay Dan Detha
SANSKRIT
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Kavyanirjhari (Poetry) Sitanath Acharya
2015 Vanadevi (Epic) Ram Shankar Awasthi
2013 Chaladuravani (Poetry) Radhakant Thakur
2012 Laghupadhyaprhbandhatrayi (Poetry) Ramji Thakur
2011 Bharatayanam (Poetry) Harekrishna Satapathy
2010 Bharqviyam (Poetry) Mithila Prasad Tripathi
2009 Anabheepsitam (Short Stories) Prashasya Mitra Shastri
2008 Rasapriya-Vibhavanam (Poetry) Om Prakash Pandey
2007 Chet Re Cikayena (Play) Kherwal Saren
2006 Tava Sparshe Sparshe (Poetry) Harshdev Madhav
2005 Sri Bhargava Raghaviyam (Epic) Swami Rambhadracharya
2004 Akhyanavallari (Fiction) Kala Nath Shastri
2003 Nirjharini (Poetry) Bhaskaracharya Tripathi 2002 Harsacarita-Manjari (Poetry) Kashinath Mishra
2001 Ko Vai Rasah (Essays) P. Sri. Ramachandrudu
2000 Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Vijayam S. Srinivasa Sarma (Poetry)
1999 Tadeva Gaganam Saivadhara (Poetry) Shriniwas Rath
1998 Pratanini (Poetry) Bachchoolal Awasthi
1997 Triveni (Poetry) Shyam Dev Parashar
1996 Isha (Poetry) Keshab Chandra Dash
1995 Sri Radha Panchashati (Poetry) Rasik Vihari Joshi
1994 Sandhanam (Poetry) Radhavallabh Tripathi
1993 Jayantika (Prose Romance) Jaggu Vakula Bhushana
1992 Bhishma Charitam (Epic) Hari Narayan Dikshit
1991 Svatantrya Sambhavam (Poetry) Rewa Prasad Dwivedi
1990 Srimat-Pratapa-Ranayanam Mahakavyam (Poetry) Ogeti Parikshit Sharma
1989 Sandhya (Poetry) Ram Karan Sharma
1988 Ikshugandha (Short Stories) Rajendra Mishra
1987 Avinasi (Novel) Biswanarayan Shastri
1986 Sri Radhacarita Mahakavyam (Epic) Kalika Prasad Shukla
1985 Vindhyavasini Vijaya Mahakavyam (Epic) Vasant Trimbak Shevde
1984 Sindhu-Kanya (Historical Novel) Shrinath S. Hasurkar
1983 Shri Sambulingeswar Vijaya Campu (Biography) Pandharinathacharya Galgali
1982 Visvabhanu (Epic) P.K. Narayana Pillai
1981 Kapishayani (Poetry) Jagannath Pathak
1980 Krishtubhagavatam (Epic) P.C. Devassia
1979 Keralodayah (Epic) K.N. Ezhuthachan
1977 Buddhavijayakavyam (Poetry) Shanti Bhikshu Shastri
1974 Shrishivarajyodayam (Epic Poem) S.B. Varnekar
1973 Sritilakayasornavah (Epic) *M.S. Aney
1970 Shabdatarangini (Treatise on Verbal Cognition) V. Subramanya Sastri
1968 Srigurugovindasimhacharitam (Poetry) Satyavrat Shastri 1967 Chitrakavya Kautukam (Poetry) Ramaroop Pathak
1966 Bhoja’s Sringara Prakasa (Aesthetics) V. Raghavan
1964 Tantrik Vanmaya men Shaktadrishti (Treatise in Hindi) Mm. Gopinath Kaviraj
1963 A History of Dvait School of Vedanta and its Literature B.N. Krishnamurti Sharma (Research)
1961 Vaidik Vijnan aur Bharatiya Sanskriri (A study in Hindi) Giridhar Sharma Chaturvedi (Research)
1956 History of Dharma Sastra Vol. IV (Research) P.V. Kane
(No Awards in 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1965, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1978 and 2014)
SANTHALI (Since 2005)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Nalha (Poetry) Gobinda Chandra Majhi
2015 Parsi Khatir (Play) Rabilal Tudu
2014 Mala Mudam (Play) Jamadar Kisku
2013 Chanda Bonga (Poetry) Arjun Charan Hembram
2012 Banchaw Akan Goj Hor (Short Stories) Gangadhar Hansda
2011 Banchao Larhai (Poetry) Aditya Kumar Mandi
2010 Rahi Ranwak’ Kana (Play) Bhoqla Soren
2009 Say Sahed (Poetry) Damayanti Beshra
2008 Manmi (Short Stories) Badal Hembram
2007 Chet Re Cikayana (Play) Kherwal Saren
2006 Guru Gomke Pondet Raghunath Murmu (Biography) Ram Chandra Murmu
2005 Bhabna (Poetry) Jadumani Besra
SINDHI (Since 1959)
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Akhar Katha (Poetry) Nand Javeri
2015 Mahengi Murk (Short Stories) Maya Rahi
2014 Sija Agyaan Buku (Poetry) Gope Kamal 2013 Mansh-Nagari (Poetry) Namdev Tarachandani
2012 Miteea Khaan Miteea Taaeen (Short Stories) Indra Vaswani
2011 ...Ta Khawaban Jo Chha Thindo (Plays) Mohan Geham
2010 Ajan Yaad Aahe (Poetry) Laxman Dubey
2009 Rishtan Jee Siyasat (Short Stories) Anand Khemani
2008 Sirjan Jo Sankat Ain Sindhi Kahani (Criticism) Hiro Shewkani
2007 Vijoon Vasan Aayoon (Plays) Vasudev ‘Nirmal’
2006 Dharti-A-Jo-Sad (Plays) Kirat Babani
2005 Andhero Roshan Thiye (Poetry) Dholan ‘Rahi’
2004 Kavita Khan Kavita Tain (Criticism) Satish Rohra
2003 Tahqiq Ain Tanqeed (Essays) Hiro Thakur
2002 Udamandarh Arman (Short Stories) Hari Himthani
2001 Bhagat (Poetry) Prem Prakash
2000 Taka Tora (Criticism) Param A. Abichandani
1999 Barf Jo Thahiyal (Poetry) Vasdev Mohi
1998 Zaizalo (Plays) Shyam Jaisinghani
1997 Tandana (Andheri Raat Mein) (Poetry) Ishwar Anchal
1996 Gufa Je Hun Paar (Short Stories) Lakhmi Khilani
1995 Ajho (Novel) Hari Motwani
1994 Aarsi-A-Aado (Novel) Kala Prakash
1993 Hathayogi (Novel) Tara Mirchandani
1991 Soche Joon Sooratoon (Poetry) Harikant Jethwani
1990 Shishe-Ja-Ghar (Poetry) Goverdhan Mahboobani
1989 Bahi Ja Warisa (Poetry) M. Kamal
1988 Se Sab Sandhyam Saah Sen (Travelogue) Moti Prakash
1987 Chaliha-Chorasi (Literary Criticism) Harish Vaswani
1986 Vichoro (Short Stories) Sundri A. Uttamchandani
1985 Mero Sij (Poetry) Arjan ‘Hasid’
1984 Uha Shaam (Short Stories) Mohan Kalpana
1983 Andho Doonhon (Poetry) Arjan Mirchandani ‘Shad’ 1982 Munhinji Hayati-a-Ja Sona Ropa Warq (Autobiography) Popati R. Hiranandani
1981 Surkh Gulaab-Suraha Khwaab (Poetry) Prabhu ‘Wafa’
1980 Yad Hika Pyar Ji (Novel) Krishin Khatwani
1979 Pal Pal Jo Parlao (Poetry) Hari Daryani ‘Dilgir’
1978 Cheekh (Poetry) H.I. Sadarangani
1976 Jee-a-Jharoko (Poetry) Laxman Bhatia ‘Komal’
1974 Hunaje Atam Jo Maut (Novel) Lal Pushp
1973 Pyar Ji Pyas (Novel) Gobind Malhi
1972 Aparajita (Short Stories) Guno Samtaney
1971 Kumach (Poetry) Krishin Rahi
1970 Wari-a-Bharyo Palaand (Poetry) Narayan ‘Shyam’
1969 Sindhi Nasr Ji Tarikh (History of Sindhi Prose) M.U. Malkani
1968 Shah Jo Rasalo (Mujamil) (Evaluation) Kalyan B. Advani
1966 Surahi (Poetry) Lekhraj Kishinchand ‘Aziz’
1964 Anokha Azmooda (Reminiscences) Ram Panjwani
1959 Kanwar (Biography) Tirth Basant
(No Awards in I960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1967, 1975, 1977 and 1992)
TAMIL
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Oru Siru Isai (Short Stories) Vannadhasan
2015 Ilakkiya Suvadugal (Essays) A. Madhavan
2014 Agngnaadi (Novel) Poomani
2013 Korkai (Novel) R.N. Joe D’ Cruz
2012 Thol (Novel) D. Selvaraj
2011 Kaval Kottam (Novel) S. Venkatesan
2010 Soodiya Poo Soodarka (Short Stories) Nanjil Nadan
2009 Kaiyappam (Poetry) Puviyarasu
2008 Minsarapoo (Short Stories) Melanmai Ponnusamy
2007 Ilai Uthir Kaalam (Novel) Neela Padmanabhan 2006 Akayathukku Aduthaveedu (Poetry) Mu Metha
2005 Kalmaram (Novel) G. Thilakavathi
2004 Vanakkam Valluva (Poetry) Tamilanban
2003 Kallikattu Ithikasam (Novel) R. Vairamuthu
2002 Oru Giraamattu Nadi (Poems) Sirpi Balasubramaniam
2001 Sutanthira Daagam (Novel) *C.S. Chellappa
2000 Vimarsanangal Mathi Puraikal Pettikal (3 Parts) Thi.Ka. Sivasankaran (Criticism)
1999 Aalapanai (Poetry) S. Abdul Rahman
1998 Visaranai Commission (Novel) Sa. Kandasamy
1997 Chaivu Narkali (Novel) Thoppil Mohamed Miran
1996 Appavin Snehidar (Short Stories) Ashokamitran
1995 Vaanam Vasappadum (Novel) Prapanchan
1994 Pudhiya Dharisanangal (Novel) Ponneelan (Kandeswara Bhaktavalsalan)
1993 Kathukal (Novel) M.V. Venkataram
1992 Kutralakurinji (Historic Novel) Kove. Manisekaran
1991 Gopallapurarthu Makkal (Novel) Ki. Rajanarayanan
1990 Veril Pazhutha Pala (Novel) Su. Samuthiram
1989 Chintanadi (Autobiographical Essays) L.S. Ramamirtham
1988 Vazhum Valluvam (Literary Criticism) V.C. Kulandaiswamy
1987 Mudalil Iravu Varum (Short Stories) *Aadhavan Sundaram
1986 Ilakkiyathukku Oru lyakkam (Literary Criticism) Ka. Naa. Subramanyam
1985 Kamban: Putiya Parvai (Literary Criticism) A.S. Gnanasambandan
1984 Oru Kaveriyai Pola (Novel) Thirupurasundari ‘Lakshmi’
1983 Bharathi: Kalamum Karuthum (Literary Criticism) T.M.C. Raghunathan
1982 Manikkodikalam (Literary History) B.S. Ramaiya
1981 Puthiya Urai Nadai (Literary Criticism) M. Ramalingam
1980 Cheraman Kadali (Novel) Kannadasan
1979 Sakthi-Vaithiyam (Short Stories) T. Janakiraman 1978 Pudukavkhaiyin Thottramum Valarchiyum (Literary Vallikannan Criticism)
1977 Kuruthi-P-Punal (Novel) Indira Parthasarathi
1975 Tharkkala Tamizh Illakkiyam (Literary Criticism) R. Dhandayudham
1974 Thirukkural Nedhi Illakkiyam (Literary Criticism) K.D. Thirunavukkarasu
1973 Verukku Neer (Novel) Rajam Krishnan
1972 Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (Novel) D. Jayakanthan
1971 Samudaya Veedhi (Novel) Naa. Parthasarathy
1970 Anbalippu (Short Stories) *G. Alagirisami
1969 Pisirantaiyar (Play) *Bharatidasan
1968 Vellai Paravai (Poetry) A. Srinivasa Raghavan
1967 Virar Ulagam (Literary Criticism) K.V. Jagannathan
1966 Vallalar Kanda Orumaippadu (Biography) M.P. Sivagnanam
1965 Sri Ramanujar (Biography) P. Sri Acharya
1963 Vengaiyin Maindhan (Novel) ‘Akilon’ (P. V. Akilandam)
1962 Akkarai Cheemaiyil (Travelogue) Somu (Mi. Pa. Somasundaram)
1961 Agal Vilakku (Novel) Mu. Varadarajan
1958 Chakravarti Tirumagan (Ramayana retold in Prose) C. Rajagopalachari
1956 Alai Osai (Novel) *R. Krishnamurti ‘Kaiki’
1955 Tamil Inbam (Essays) R.P. Sethu Pillai
(No Awards in 1957, 1959, I960, 1964 and 1976)
TELUGU
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR
2016 Rajanigandha (Poetry) Papineni Sivasankar
2015 Vimuktha (Short Stories) Volga
2014 Mana Navalalu-Mana Kathanikalu (Literary Criticism) Rachapalem Chandrashekara Reddy
2013 Sahityaakashmlo Sagam (Essays) Katyayani Vidmahe
2012 Peddibhotla Subbaramaiah Kathalu - Vol-1 (Short Stories) Peddibhotla Subbaramaiah
2011 Swaralayalu (Essays) *Samala Sadasiva 2010 Kaluthunna Poolathota (Novel) Syed Saleem
2009 Draupadi (Novel) Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad
2008 Purushothamudu (Novel) Chitiprolu Krishna Murthy
2007 Satapatramu (Autobiography) (late) Gadiyaram Ramakrishna Sarma
2006 Astivanadam Aavali Teerana (Short Stories) Munipalle B. Raju
2005 Tana Margam (Short Stories) Abburi Chayadevi
2004 Kalarekhalu (Novel) Naveen
2003 Sri Krishna Chandrodayamu (Poetry) Utpala Satyanarayanacharya
2002 Smrti Kinankam (Essays) Chekuri Rama Rao
2001 Hampi Nunchi Harappa Daka (Autobiography) *Tirumala Ramachandra
2000 Kalanni Nidra Ponivvanu (Poetry) N. Gopi
1999 Katha Silpam (Essays) Vallampati Venkata Subbaiah
1998 Balivada Kantha Rao Kathalu (Short Stories) Balivada Kantha Rao
1997 Swapna Lipi (Poetry) Ajanta (P.V. Shastri)
1996 Kethu Vishwanatha Reddy Kathalu (Short Stories) Ketu Viswanatha Reddy
1995 Yajnam To Tommidi (Short Stories) Kalipatnam Rama Rao
1994 Kala Rekha (Criticism) Gunturu Seshendra Sharma
1993 Madhuranthakam Rajaram Kathalu (Short Stories) Madhuranthakam Rajaram
1992 Hrudaya Netri (Novel) Malati Chendur
1991 Itlu, Mee Vidheyudu (Short Stories) Bhamidipati Ramagopalam
1990 Mohana-O-Mohana (Poetry) K. Siva Reddy
1989 Mani Pravalamu (Essays) S.V. Joga Rao
1988 Anuvaada Samasyalu (Criticism) *Rachamallu Ramachandra Reddi
1987 Gurazada Gurupeetham (Essays) Arudra
1986 Andhra Sahitya Vimarsa Angla Prabhavam (Literary G.S. Subrahmanyam Criticism)
1985 Gaalivana (Short Stories) *P. Padmaraju
1984 Aagama Geeti (Poetry) *Aluri Bairagi 1983 Jeevana Samaram (Sketches) R. Bharadwaja
1982 Swarna Kamalaalu (Short Stories) I. Saraswati Devi
1981 Seeta Josyam (Play) V.R. Narla
1979 Janapriya Ramayanam (Poetry) P. Narayanacharya
1978 Collected Works of Krishna Sastri (6 Vols.) (Poetry and D.V. Krishna Sastri Plays)
1977 Kundurti Kritulu (Poetry) Kundurti Anjaneyulu
1975 Gudiselu Kalipotunnai (Poetry) Boyi Bhimanna
1974 Thimiram Tho Samaram (Poetry) Dasarathi
1973 Mantalu Manavudu (Poetry) C. Narayana Reddy
1972 Sri Sri Sahityamu (Poetry) ‘Sri Sri’
1971 Vijayavilasamu: Hridayollasavyakhya (Commentary) Thapi Dharma Rao
1970 Amrutham Kurisina Rathri (Poetry) *D. Balagangadhar Tilak
1969 Mahatama Katha (Poetry) Thummala Seetharamamurthy
1965 Misra Manjari (Poetry) Rayaprolu Subbarao
1964 Kreestu Charitra (Poetry) G. Joshua
1963 Panditha Parameshwara Sastry Veelunama (Novel) T. Gopichand
1962 Viswanadha Madhyakkaralu (Poetry) Vishwanadha Satyanarayana
1961 Andhra Vaggeyakara Charitramu (A History of Telugu Balanthrapu Rajanikantha Rao Composers and Song Writers)
1960 Natyasastramu (A History of Bharata’s Natyasastra) Ponangi Srirama Apparavu
1957 Sri Ramakrishnuni Jivita Charitra (Biography) Chirantanananda Swami
1956 Bharariya Tatva Sastramu (Translation of Dr. Bulusu Venkateswaralu Radhakrishnan’s History of Indian Philosophy)
1955 Andhrula Sanghike Charitamu (Social history) *Suravaram Pratap Reddy
(No Awards in 1958, 1959, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1976 and 1980)
URDU
YEAR BOOK AUTHOR 2016 Mabad-e-Jadidiat Se Naye Ahed Ki Takhliqiyat Tak Nizam Siddiqui (Criticism)
2015 Tasawwuf Aur Bhakti (Tanqeedi Aur Taqabuli Mutalea) Shamim Tariq (Criticism)
2014 Shahdaba (Poetry) Munawwar Rana
2013 Lava (Poetry) Javed Akhtar
2012 Ghurfa-i-Ghaib (Poetry) Krishna Kumar Toor
2011 Aafaaq Ki Taraf (Poetry) Khaleel Mamoon
2010 Gumshuda Dair Ki Gunjati Ghantiyan (Poetry) Sheen Kaaf Nizam
2009 Ma-assirTanqidi Rawayye (Criticism) Abul Kalam Qasmi
2008 Pencil Aur Doosn Nazmein (Poetry) Jayant Parmar
2007 Tareekh-e-Adab-e-Urdu (Criticism) Wahab Ashrafi
2006 Rasta Aur Main (Poetry) Makhmoor Saeedi
2005 Ret Per Khema (Memoirs) Jabir Husain
2004 Shikasta Buton Ke Darmiyan (Short Stories) Salam Bin Razzak
2003 Badd-E-Saba Ka Intizar (Short Stories) Syed Muhammad Ashraf
2002 Dhuan (Short Stories) Gulzar
2001 Taoos Chaman Ki Maina (Short Stories) Naiyer Masud
2000 Sookhi Tahni Par Hariyal (Poetry) Mohd. Idrees Ambar Bahraichi
1999 Aas (Poetry) Bashir Badr
1998 Khoya Hua Sa Kuchh (Poetry) Nida Fazli
1997 Gian Singh Shatir (Novel) Gian Singh Shatir
1996 Fire Area (Novel) Ilyas Ahmad Gaddi
1995 Sakhtiyat, Pas-Sakhtiyat Aur Mashriqi Sheriyat (Literary Gopi Chand Narang Criticism)
1994 Pichhle Mausam Ka Phool (Poetry) Mazhar Imam
1993 Pakheru (Short Stories) Ram Lall
1992 Chautha Aasmaan (Poetry) Mohammed Alvi
1991 Identity Card (Novel) Salahuddin Pervez
1990 Do Gaz Zameen (Novel) Abdus Samad 1989 Baaz Goyi (Short Stories) Surendra Prakash
1988 Aatish-e-Chinar (Autobiography) *Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah
1987 Khwab Ka Dar Band Hai (Poetry) A.M.K. Shahryar
1986 Tanquidi Afkar (Literary Criticism) Shamsur Rahman Faruqi
1985 Parindon Bhara Asmaan (Poetry) Balraj Komal
1984 Iqbal Ki Nazari-o-Amali Sheriyat (Criticism) Masud Husain Khan
1983 Tazkirah-e-Muasirin (4th Play) (Biography) Malik Ram
1982 Zikr-O-Fikr (Literary Criticism) Gian Chand Jain
1980 Iqbal Ki Terah Nazmen (Literary Criticism) A.A. Ansari
1979 Nawa-e-Awara (Poetry) Gulam Rabbani Taban
1978 Hafiz aur Iqbal (Criticism) Yusuf Husain Khan
1976 Khak-e-Dil (Poetry) *Jan Nisar Akhtar
1975 Awara Sajde (Poetry) Kaifi Azmi
1974 Nazar aur Nazariya (Literary Criticism) Ale Ahmed Suroor
1971 Ghalib Ki Shakhsiyat aur Shairi (Literary Criticism) Rasheed Ahmad Siddiqui
1970 Lahoo Ke Phool (Novel) Hayatullah Ansari
1969 Bisat-Raqs (Poetry) Makhdum Mohiuddin
1967 Patjhar Ki Awaz (Short Stories) Qurratulain Hyder
1965 Ek Chadar Maili Si (Novelette) Rajinder Singh Bedi
1964 Meri Hadis-e-Umr-e-Gurezan (Poetry) Anand Narain Mulla
1963 Aandhi Mein Chiragh (Sketches) K.G. Saiyidain
1962 Yadein (Poetry) Akthar-ul-Iman
1961 Diwan-i-Ghalib (A critical edition of Ghalib’s Poetry) Imtiaz Ali ‘Arshi’
1960 Gul-i-Naghma (Poetry) ‘Firaq Gorakhpuri’ (Raghupati Sahay)
1959 Urdu Drama aur Stage (History of Urdu drama and Syed Masud Hasan Rizvi stage)
1958 Atish-i-Gul (Poetry) ‘Jigar Muradabadi’ (Ali Sikandar)
1957 Mir Taqi Mir (Literary Criticism) K.A. Faruqui
1956 Qaumi Tehzib Ka Masala (A survey of Indian culture) S. Abid Hussain 1955 Maal aur Mashiyat (Philosophical Treatise) Zafar Hussain Khan
(No Awards in 1966, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1981)
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