Bal Sahitya Puraskar is given each year to writers for their outstanding works in the 24 languages, since 2010.
Recipients[edit | edit source]
Following is the list of recipients of Bal Sahitya Puraskar for their works written in Gujarati. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.[1]
| Year | Author | Work | Genre | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Yashwant Mehta | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | ||
| 2011 | Ramesh Parekh | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | ||
| 2012 | Yoseph Macwan | Aav Haya, Varta Kahu... | Short Stories | |
| 2013 | Sharaddha Trivedi | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [2] | |
| 2014 | Ishwar Parmar | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [3] | |
| 2015 | Dhiruben Patel | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [4][5] | |
| 2016 | Pushpa Antani | Bantina Surajdada | Short Stories | |
| 2017 | Harish Nayak | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | ||
| 2018 | Chandrakant Sheth | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [6][1] | |
| 2019 | Kumarpal Desai | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | ||
| 2020 | Natwar Patel | Bhurini Ajayab Safar | Short Stories | |
| 2021 | No award | |||
| 2022 | Kirit Goswami | Khiskoli Ne Computer Chhe Levu | Poetry | [7] |
| 2023 | Rakshabahen Prahladrao Dave | Hun Myaun, Tun Choon Choon | Poetry and Stories | [8] |
| 2024 | Gira Pinakin Bhatt | Hasati Haveli | Stories | [9][10][11] |
| 2025 | Kirtida Brahmbhatt | Tinchak | Poetry | [12][13][14] |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sahitya Akademi announces Bal, Yuva Puraskar for 2018". www.thequint.com. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ↑ "Fourth Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar for 2013 were presented to twenty four writers in Indian languages recognised by the Akademi in a grand function held on 15 November 2013 at Goa State Museum Auditorium, Panaji, Goa" (PDF). Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ↑ "Bal Sahitya Puraskar November 2014, Awards Presentation Ceremony" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ "Sahitya Akademi Newsletter" (PDF). www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in. p. 4-5.
- ↑ "Sahitya Akademi announced Bal Sahitya Puraskar for the year 2015". www.jagranjosh.com. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ↑ "Congratulation notes". Vishwavihar (in ગુજરાતી). Ahmedabad: Gujarati Vishwakosh Trust. August 2018. p. 30. ISSN 2321-6999.
- ↑ "मराठी भाषेसाठी बाल साहित्य पुरस्कार". www.adda247.com. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ↑ "Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023" (PDF). sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ↑ "Sahitya Akademi announces Yuva Puraskar, Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners for 2024". www.thehindu.com. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ↑ "Sahitya Akademi announces Yuva Puraskar, Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners for 2024". economictimes.indiatimes.com. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ↑ "Sahitya Akademi announces Yuva Puraskar, Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners for 2024". theprint.in. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ↑ "Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ↑ "Sahitya Akademi 2025: Yuva, Bal Sahitya Puraskar Winners Announced". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ↑ Arora, Sumit (19 June 2025). "Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 Winners Announced". Adda 24x7 Current Affairs. Retrieved 28 October 2025.