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Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 Announced: Sanjeev Sanyal Wins for English.

Awards | Dated: 17 Dec 2025

The Sahitya Akademi announced the winners of the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 in 24 languages. Noted economist and historian Sanjeev Sanyal won the award in the English category for his book "Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom". In Hindi, the award was bestowed upon Badri Narayan for his poetry collection.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The award includes a casket containing an engraved copper plaque, a shawl, and an amount of Rs 1,00,000.
  • The awards will be presented at a special ceremony during the Festival of Letters in New Delhi.
  • The selection was recommended by distinguished jury members representing each of the 24 Indian languages.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: Sahitya Akademi 2025.
  • English Winner: Sanjeev Sanyal.
  • Prize Money: Rs 1 Lakh.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which book won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 in the English language category?

Correct Answer: Revolutionaries

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About Sahitya Akademi

  • President – Madhav Kaushik
  • HQ – New Delhi