Sahitya Akademi has conferred 4 scholars with prestigious ‘Bhasha Samman’ for their contribution to classical and medieval literature in various languages. The award will be given by the President of the Sahitya Akademi at a function which will be held later this month.
Recipients of Bhasha Samman
- K Meenakshi Sundaram: For her contributions to Classical and Medieval Literature(Southern) . She bestowed with this award for year 2013. Sundaram also has written scholarly essays on Tirukkural.
- Acharya Munishwar Jha: For his contributions to Classical and Medieval Literature (Eastern). He was conferred with this award for the year 2014. He has made valuable contribution to Sanskrit literature.
- Charu Chandra Pande and Mathuradutt Mathpal: Jointly recognised for their work towards the enrichment of Kumauni.
What is Bhasha Samman?
- The award carries a cash prize of 1 lakh rupees along with an inscribed copper plaque and a citation.
- In case of joint winners, the monetary prize is equally shared between the winners.
