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Bal Sahitya Puraskar Awardees in Nepali language
The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar is a literary award in India, which the Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, annually confers on writers for their contribution in the field of Children’s literature in any of the 22 languages of the 8th Schedule to the Indian constitution. Instituted in 2010, it comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.
The award is given to authors for their outstanding contribution to children’s literature – Novels, Short stories, Poetry, Folktales, Non-fiction, and overall contribution to children’s literature. The Bal Sahitya Puraskar is a prestigious award that recognizes the achievements of outstanding writers in the field of children’s literature. The award helps to promote children’s literature and to encourage the writing of high-quality children’s books.
The following are the Nepali language writers have received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar for their works:
| 2023 | Madhusudan Bisht | Bal Ekanki Natakharu (Play) |
| 2022 | Meena Subba | Kopilaka Rangharu (Poetry) |
| 2021 | Sudarshan Ambatey | Jhyaunkiri ra Juunkiri (Poetry) |
| 2020 | Dhruba Chouhan | Akshar Ujyalo |
| 2019 | Bhabilal Lamichhane | ‘Chara Ko Chirbir Bhura ko Kirkir (Poetry) |
| 2018 | Bhim Pradhan | Baal Koseli (Short stories) |
| 2017 | Shanti Chettri | Total Contribution to Children’s Literature |
| 2015 | Shankardeo Dhakal | Bal Sudha Sagar (Stories) |
| 2015 | Mukti Upadhyay | Malati (Stories) |
| 2014 | Munni Sapkota | Junkiri (Stories) |
| 2013 | Bhotu Pradhan | Total Contribution to Children’s Literature |
| 2012 | Shishupal Sharma | Bal Kavita Kosheli (Poetry) |
| 2011 | Snehalata Rai | Bal Suman (Poetry) |
| 2010 | Naina Singh Yonzan | Awarded for her Contribution to Children’s Literature |
The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar is a valuable contribution to the field of children’s literature in India. The award helps to promote the writing of high-quality children’s books and to encourage children to read and enjoy literature.
