Sahitya Akademi Translation Award 2024

• The Sahitya Akademi Translation Award recognizes outstanding translations of literary works in 24 Indian languages, including English.
• The award aims to promote linguistic diversity and cross-cultural literary appreciation.

Award Winner & Recognized Works

1. Chandan Negi (Punjab) – Awarded for translating Himanshi Joshi’s Hindi novel Tere Liye into Punjabi (Tere Laee).
2. Madan Soni – Recognized for translating Yashodhara Dalmia’s biography Sayed Haider Raza into Hindi.
3. Archana Kesar – Honored for translating Bhishama Sahani’s Hindi novel Tamas into Dogri.

Award Details

• Prize: ₹50,000 cash and a copper plaque.
• Eligibility: Translations published between January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2022.

About Sahitya Akademi

• Established in 1954 under the Ministry of Culture.
• India’s National Academy of Letters, promoting literature in 24 languages, including English.