The Jnanpith Award is a well-known literary prize that is a part of the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization. The award is awarded to Indian writers each year and was established in 1961. It is the Jnanpith Award winners list is made by assessing the contribution of individuals in Indian writing, either written in Indian indigenous languages, or English. It is among the most highly regarded prizes in the Indian food literature area that is awarded every year. The award is not handed out on a deathbed; it is presented to individuals who are living.
The first winner of the Jnanpith Award was G. Sankara Kurup, who was awarded the award for his an outstanding contributions in Malayalam literature. His masterpiece included Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute) and was first published in 1950.
Jnanpith Award winners list
In the beginning it was initially, the Jnanpith Award used to be awarded for one work, but in 1982 it was changed to Jnanpith Award is given for life-long contributions to Indian literature, too.
| Year | Name | Language | Notable Works |
| 2015 | Dr. Raghuvir Chaudhari | Gujarati |
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| 2016 | Shanka Ghosh | Bengali |
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| 2017 | Krishna Sobti | Hindi |
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| 2018 | Amitav Ghosh | English |
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| 2019 | Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri | Malayalam |
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| 2021 | Nilamani Phookan | Assamese |
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| 2022 | Damodar Mauzo | Konkani |
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| 2023 | Jagadguru Rambhadracharya | Sanskrit |
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| 2023 | Gulzar | Urdu |
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| 2024 | Vinod Kumar Shukla | Hindi |
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Criteria for selection to Jnanpith Award Jnanpith Award
The Jnanpith Award is only given to an Indian person who’s made significant contributions in the field of Indian literature. A committee of advisors is created every three years to ensure an impartial selection of the award winners. The most renowned writers and scholars are part of the selection committee to recognize the most notable literary figures.
A bronze representation that is a bronze replica “Vagdevi” (Hindu Goddess Saraswati) and a cash prize of Rs.11 lakhs was awarded to each person listed on the Jnanpith award list of winners. From 1965 until 2024, 65 prominent writers have received an award called the Jnanpith Award. Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust instituted this award in 1961, however, the main decision in the winner’s selection only rests with the board, which is composed of more than 11 members.
FAQ
What year was the very first Jnanpith Award given?
The first time it was offered was the year 1961.
Who can be eligible for this award?
Any Indian citizen who has made an significant contributions to Indian literature is eligible to receive this award.
Who is the winner from this award?
Vinod Kumar Shukla will be the lone recipient the award. The award was presented to him in 2024.
The number of prizes that have been handed out up to now?
In total, 65 Jnanpith awards were presented to date.
Who is the person responsible for organising Jnanpith Award? Jnanpith Award?
Bharatiya Jnanpith is the organizer of this award.
