Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Bodo: Smt. Virgin Jekova Machahary, a Bodo writer, was among the 24 awardees who received the prestigious 2024 Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Bodo language for her poetry book ‘Buhuma Boynibw’.
2024 Bal Sahitya Puraskar Award
Similar to Yuva Puraskar, 24 authors received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 following a meeting of the Executive Board led by President Sr. Madhav Kaushik on June 15, 2024.
The selection was made based on recommendations from language-specific juries. These awards acknowledge works published between 1 January 2018, and 31 December 2022. The winners were determined through either unanimous or majority decisions by the juries.
Who won 2024 Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Bodo Language?
Smt. Virgin Jekobha Mushahary from Kokrajhar district has received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Purashkar for her children’s poetry book ‘Buhumaa Boinibw’ published in 2019 by Bodo Publication Board of Bodo Sahitya Sabha.
Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Bodo Awardees (2010-2024)
As of 2024, a total of 14 authors have received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Bodo language since 2010. Notably, the award was not presented in 2016. Check the winners of Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Bodo Year Wise in below table:
| Year | Book | Genre | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Buhuma Boynibw | Poetry | Virgin Jekova Machahary |
| 2023 | Gosaini Gwjwn Nwjwr | Short Stories | Pratima Nandi Narzaree |
| 2022 | Langwnani Bokhali Gotho | Novel | Dewbar Ramchiary |
| 2021 | Dikhura Solobatha | Folk Tales | Ratneswar Narzary |
| 2020 | Gothosa Bisombi | Essays | Ajit Boro |
| 2019 | Solobatha Khwnasong De | Folk Tales | Lakhminath Brahma |
| 2018 | Gotho Gothaini Solo Bhata | Short Stories | Sitaram Basumatary |
| 2017 | Total Contribution to Children’s Literature | – | Renu Boro |
| 2016 | NO AWARD | – | |
| 2015 | Bokhali | Novel | Tiren Boro |
| 2014 | Gothosaforni Rao | Poetry | Kaushalya Brahma |
| 2013 | Birbalni Solo | Stories | Jatindra Nath Swargiary |
| 2012 | Okhrangma Isingao | Essays | Haricharan Boro |
| 2011 | Puranni Solo Phithikha (in 2 vols.) | Short Stories | Maheswar Narzary |
| 2010 | Chitrakutni Frai – Mount Abu | Travelogue | Nabin Malla Boro |
Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 Prize Money
The recipient receives an award package with a copper plaque bearing an engraved message and a Rs. 50,000 cheque at a special function to be held at a later date.
Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2024 Notice
About Bal Sahitya Puraskar
The Bal Sahitya Puraskar, established in 2010 also known as the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar, is a prestigious literary award given every year by the Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters. This award recognizes authors for their notable work in children’s literature across 22 languages of the 8th Schedule to the Indian constitutionas well as in English and Rajasthani language.
What is Sahitya Akademi?
The Sahitya Akademi, established by the Government of India on 12 March 1954, is a National Academy of Letters in India. Sahitya Akademi presents 5 prestigious literary awards each year, including:
- Sahitya Akademi
- Bhasha Samman Award
- Prize for Translation
- Bal Sahitya Purashkar
- Yuva Puraskar
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FAQs
1. Who is the Bodo awardee from the 2024 Bal Sahitya Puraskar?
The Bodo awardee from 2024 Bal Sahitya Puraskar is Shri Virgin Jekova Machahary. He received the award in Bodo language for his poetry book ‘Buhuma Boynibw’
2. How many writers received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Bodo since 2010?
As of 2024, a total of 14 authors have received the Bal Sahitya Puraskar since in Bodo language 2010.