Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025, Date, Venue, Winners
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Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025: The Sahitya Akademi has announced the Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025, celebrating children's literature authors across 24 Indian languages. The awards ceremony took place on 14 November 2025 (Children’s Day) at Triveni Auditorium, New Delhi. Each awardee receives a Rs. 50,000 cash prize and a bronze plaque. An Awardees’ Meet was also scheduled for 15 November 2025 at Ravindra Bhawan Auditorium, New Delhi.
Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025
The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 was officially announced to celebrate the creative talents of children's literature authors across 24 Indian languages. This initiative reflects the Akademi’s commitment to promoting culturally rooted and diverse storytelling for young readers. This annual award, presented by the Sahitya Akademi, serves as a vital platform to enhance the role of literature in education, values, and imagination for the younger generation by recognizing contributions to children's literature. Physics Wallah aims to keep students and enthusiasts informed about such significant literary developments.
Key Details of Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025
Understanding the facts of the Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 is important for all interested parties. The following table summarises the critical aspects of this year's awards.
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Key Details of Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 |
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Particulars |
Details |
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Award Year |
2025 |
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Total Languages Awarded |
24 Indian languages |
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Date of Ceremony |
14 November 2025 |
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Cash Prize |
₹50,000 |
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Date of Awardees’ Meet |
15 November 2025 |
Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025: Full List of Winners by Language
The Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 celebrates outstanding children’s literature from across India, with winners carefully selected by literary experts in many languages. This list shows the richness and diversity of creative works honored this year.
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Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025: Full List of Winners by Language |
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Language |
Title |
Category/Genre |
Awardee Name |
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Assamese |
Mainaahantar Padya |
Poetry |
Surendra Mohan Das |
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Bengali |
Ekhono Gaye Kanta Daye |
Stories |
Tridib Kumar Chattopadhyay |
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Bodo |
Khanthi Bwswn Arw Akhu Danai |
Stories |
Binay Kumar Brahma |
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Dogri |
Nanhi Tor |
Poetry |
P.L. Parihar ‘Shauq’ |
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English |
Dakshin: South Indian Myths and Fables Retold |
Stories |
Nitin Kushalappa MP |
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Gujarati |
Tinchak |
Poetry |
Kirtida Brahmbhatt |
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Hindi |
Ek Batey Barah |
Non-fiction & Memoir |
Susheel Shukla |
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Kannada |
Notebook |
Short Stories |
K. Shivalingappa Handihal |
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Kashmiri |
Shure Te Tchure Gyush |
Short Stories |
Izhar Mubashir |
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Konkani |
Belabaicho Shanker Ani Heir Kanyo |
Stories |
Nayana Adarkar |
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Maithili |
Chukka |
Short Stories |
Munni Kamat |
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Malayalam |
Penguinukalude Vankaravil |
Novel |
Sreejith Moothedath |
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Manipuri |
Angangshing-Gee Shannabungshida |
Play |
Shanto M. |
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Marathi |
Abhaimaya |
Poetry |
Suresh Govindrao Sawant |
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Nepali |
Shanti Van |
Novel |
Sangmu Lepcha |
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Odia |
Kete Phula Phutichi |
Poetry |
Rajakishore Parhi |
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Punjabi |
Jaddu Patta |
Novel |
Pali Khadim (Amrit Pal Singh) |
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Rajasthani |
Pankheruv Ni Peeda |
Play |
Bhogilal Patidar |
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Sanskrit |
Balvisvam |
Poetry |
Preeti R. Pujara |
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Santali |
Sona Miru-ag Sandesh |
Poetry |
Haralal Murmu |
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Sindhi |
Asmani Pari |
Poetry |
Heena Agnani ‘Heer’ |
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Tamil |
Ottrai Siragu Oviya |
Novel |
Vishnupuram Sarvanan |
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Telugu |
Kaburla Devatha |
Story |
Gangisetty Sivakumar |
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Urdu |
Qaumi Sitare |
Articles |
Ghazanfar Iqbal |
Awardees’ Meet: Literary Reflections
Beyond the formal ceremony, the Awardees’ Meet provides an invaluable opportunity for dialogue and shared insights among the literary community. It is a space for celebrating ideas and creative processes. Following the award ceremony, an Awardees’ Meet was scheduled for 15 November 2025. This gathering took place at the Ravindra Bhawan Auditorium, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi. Chaired by Vice President Kumud Sharma, this session offers a unique platform for awardees to engage in discussions about their creative journeys, sources of inspiration, and significant literary contributions to children's literature.
Why It Matters: Promoting Diversity and Cultural Education
The Bal Sahitya Puraskar extends far beyond mere recognition. It actively contributes to the broader landscape of Indian literature and education. This initiative is pivotal in shaping future generations' cultural understanding and literary appreciation.