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 Kannada. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.[1]
| Year | Author | Work | Genre | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi | Paapu Gandhi: Gandhi Baapu Aada Kathe | Novelette | [2] |
| 2011 | Na D'Souza | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [3] | |
| 2012 | Palakala Sitaram Bhatta | Mulugade Oorige Bandavaru | Novelette | |
| 2013 | H.S. Venkateshmurthy | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [4] | |
| 2014 | Anand V. Patil | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [5] | |
| 2015 | T. S. Nagaraja Shetty | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [6][7] | |
| 2016 | Sumatheendra Nadig | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | ||
| 2017 | N. S. Lakshminarayan Bhat | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | ||
| 2018 | KanchyaniSharanappa ShivasanQappa | Total Contribution to Children's Literature | [1] | |
| 2019 | Chandrakant Karadalli | Kadu Kanasina Beedige | Novel | |
| 2020 | H. S. Byakod | Nanoo Ambedkar | Novel | |
| 2021 | Basu Bevinagida | Odi Hoda Huduga | Novel | |
| 2022 | Tammanna Beegara | Bavali Guhe | Novel | [8] |
| 2023 | Vijayashree Haladi | Surakki Gate | Novel | [9] |
| 2024 | Krishnamurthy Biligere | Choomantrayyana Kathegalu | Short Stories | [10][11][12] |
| 2025 | K Shivalingappa Handihal | Notebook | Short Stories | [13][14][15] |
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.
- ↑ "Central Sahitya Akademi award for 2 Dakshina Kannada writers". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on December 25, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-25.
- ↑ "Na. D'Souza to chair 80th Kannada literary meet". The Hindu. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.