Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Nepali
The Sahitya Akademi Award is the second-highest literary honour in India, after the Jnanpith Award. The award is conferred annually by the Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, to writers of the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the 22 languages of the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, as well as English and Rajasthani.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is given in 24 languages as a recognition of excellence in Indian writing and a celebration of India’s diverse literary tradition. The awardees are selected by a jury of eminent writers and scholars, ensuring the quality and impartiality of the selection process.
Here, we have listed the names of Sahitya Akademi Award for Nepali language:
| YEAR | BOOK | AUTHOR |
| 2022 | Saino (Drama) | K.B. Nepali |
| 2021 | Usha Anirudha (Epic Poetry) | Chhabilal Upadhyaya |
| 2020 | Kirayako Kokh (Novel) | Shankar Dev Dhakal |
| 2019 | Biswa Euta Pallo Gaon (Travelogue) | Salon Karthak Lepcha |
| 2018 | Kina Royeu Upamaa (Short Stories) | Lok Nath Upadhyay Chapagain |
| 2017 | Kriti Vimarsha (Literary Criticism) | Bina Hangkhim |
| 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 |
The first Sahitya Akademi Award were given in 1955 and it has been awarded to some of India’s most renowned writers, including Rabindranath Tagore, Premchand, R.K. Narayan, M.T. Vasudevan Nair, Amitav Ghosh, and other writers in a wide range of genres, including fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction.
The Sahitya Akademi Award plays an important role in promoting Indian literature and culture. It is a recognition of excellence in Indian writing and an inspiration to writers and readers alike.
