About Sahitya Akademi Award in Santali
The Santali category promotes tribal literature, preserving oral traditions and encouraging written works in Ol Chiki script, reflecting indigenous identity and culture.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Santali Winners (1954-2026)
The Sahitya Akademi Award in Santali category has honored 21 recipients between 1954 and 2026 under the Sahitya Akademi Award, presented by the Goverment of India. Explore the complete list of award winners, recipients, and year-wise details.
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2025 | Sumitra Soren | Mid Birna Chenne Saon Inag Sagai | Short Stories | Santali |
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2024 | Maheswar Soren | Seched Sawnta Ren Andha Manmi | Play | Santali |
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2023 | Turia Chand Baskey (Taraceen Baskey) | Jaba Baha | Short Stories | Santali |
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2022 | Kajli Soren (Jagannath Soren) | Sabarnaka Balire Sanan’ Panjay | Poetry | Santali |
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2021 | Niranjan Hansda | Mane Rena Arhang | Short Stories | Santali |
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2020 | Rupchand Hansda | Gur Dak Khasa Dak | Poetry | Santali |
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2019 | Kali Charan Hembram | Sisirjali | Short Stories | Santali |
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2018 | Shyam Sundar Besra | Marom | Novel | Santali |
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2017 | Bhujanga Tudu | Tahena.n Tangi re | Poetry | Santali |
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2016 | Gobinda Chandra Majhi | Nalha | Poetry | Santali |
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2015 | Rabilal Tudu | Parsi Khatir | Play | Santali |
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2014 | Jamadar Kisku | Mala Mudam | Play | Santali |
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2013 | Arjun Charan Hembram | Chanda Bonga | Poetry | Santali |
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2012 | Gangadhar Hansda | Banchaw Akan Goj Hor | Short Stories | Santali |
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2011 | Aditya Kumar Mandi | Banchao Larhai | Poetry | Santali |
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2010 | Bhogla Soren | Rahi Ranwak’ Kana | Play | Santali |
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2009 | Damayanti Beshra | Say Sahed | Poetry | Santali |
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2008 | Badal Hembram | Manmi | Short Stories | Santali |
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2007 | Kherwal Soren | Chet Re Cikayana | Play | Santali |
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2006 | Ram Chandra Murmu | Guru Gomke Pondet Raghunath Murmu | Biography | Santali |
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2005 | Jadumani Besra | Bhabna | Poetry | Santali |
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