The Sahitya Akademi Award is a literary honor in India awarded by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters which aims at "promoting Indian literature throughout the world". The Akademi annually confers awards on writers of "the most outstanding books of literary merit". The awards are given for works published in any of the 24 languages recognised by the akademi.[1] Instituted in 1954, the award recognizes and promotes excellence in writing and acknowledge new trends. The annual process of selecting awardees runs for the preceding twelve months.[2] The following is a list of winners of the Sahitya Akademi Award for writings in Rajasthani language.[3][4]
Recipients
| Year
|
Recipients
|
Works
|
Genre
|
| 2025
|
Jitender Kumar Soni
|
Bharkhama
|
Short Story
|
| 2024
|
Mukut Maniraj[5]
|
Gaon Ar Amma
|
Poetry
|
| 2023
|
Gaje Singh Rajpurohit[6]
|
Palakati Preet
|
Poetry
|
| 2022
|
Kamal Ranga[7]
|
Alekhun Amba
|
Play
|
| 2021
|
Meethesh Nirmohi[8]
|
Mugtee
|
Poetry
|
| 2020
|
Dr. Bhanwar Singh Samaur[9]
|
Sanskriti ri Sanatana Deeth
|
Essay collection
|
| 2019
|
Ramswaroop Kisan[10]
|
Barik baat
|
Story collection
|
| 2018
|
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Vyas[11]
|
Kavita Devai Deeth
|
Poetry
|
| 2017
|
Dr. Neeraj Daiya[12]
|
Bina Hasalpai
|
Criticism
|
| 2016
|
Bulaki Sharma
|
Murdjat Ar Dujee Kahaniyan (Short Stories)
|
Short Stories
|
| 2015
|
Madhu Acharya 'Ashawadi'
|
Gawaad
|
Novel
|
| 2014
|
Rampal Singh Rajpurohit
|
Sundar Nain Sudha
|
Short Stories
|
| 2013
|
Ambika Dutt
|
Aanthyoi Nahi Din Hal
|
Poetry
|
| 2012
|
Aaidan Singh Bhati
|
Aankh Hinye Ra Haryal Sapana
|
Poetry
|
| 2011
|
Atul Kanak
|
Joon Jaatra
|
Novel
|
| 2010
|
Mangat Badal
|
Meera
|
Poetic epic
|
| 2009
|
Major Ratan Jangid
|
Mayee Eida Poot Jan
|
Short Stories
|
| 2008
|
Dinesh Panchal
|
Pagarva
|
Short Stories
|
| 2007
|
Kundan Mali
|
Aalochana Ree Aankh Sun
|
Criticism
|
| 2006
|
Laxmi Narayan Ranga
|
Poornamidam
|
Play
|
| 2005
|
Chetan Swami
|
Kisturi Mirag
|
Short Stories
|
| 2004
|
Namd Bhardwa
|
Samhi Khulto Marag
|
Novel
|
| 2003
|
Santosh Maya Mohan
|
Simaran
|
Poetry
|
| 2002
|
Bharat Ola
|
Jiv Ri Jaat
|
Poetry
|
| 2001
|
Abdul Vaheed `Kamal'
|
Gharano
|
Novel
|
| 2000
|
Jaya Prakash Pandya ‘Jyotipunj’
|
Kankoo Kabandh
|
Play
|
| 1999
|
Vasu Acharya
|
Seer Ro Ghar
|
Poetry
|
| 1998
|
Shanti Baradwaj ‘Rakesh’
|
Ud Ja Re Sua
|
Novel
|
| 1997
|
Malchand Tiwari
|
Utaryo Hai Abho
|
Poetry
|
| 1996
|
Nem Narayan Joshi
|
Olun Ri Akhiyatan
|
Memoirs
|
| 1995
|
Kishore Kalpanakant
|
Kookh Padyai Ree Peed
|
Poetry
|
| 1994
|
Karnidan Barhath
|
Mati Ri Mahak
|
Short Stories
|
| 1993
|
Nrisingh Rajpurohit
|
Adhura Supna
|
Short Stories
|
| 1992
|
Dr. Arjun Deo Charan
|
Dharam Judh
|
Play
|
| 1991
|
Premji Prem
|
Mhari Kavitavan
|
Poetry
|
| 1990
|
Rewatdan Charan `Kalpit'
|
Uchhalo
|
Poetry
|
| 1989
|
Yadavendra Sharma `Chandra'
|
Jamaro
|
Short Stories
|
| 1988
|
Bhagwati Lal Vyas
|
Anahad Naad
|
Poetry
|
| 1987
|
Nain Mal Jain
|
Saglonri Peeda Swatmegh
|
Poetry
|
| 1986
|
Mahaveer Prasad Joshi
|
Dwarka
|
Poetry
|
| 1985
|
Sanwar Daiya
|
Ek Duniya Mhari
|
Short Stories
|
| 1984
|
Sumer Singh Shekhawat
|
Maru-Mangal
|
Poetry
|
| 1983
|
Mohan Alok
|
Ga-Geet
|
Poetry
|
| 1982
|
Moolchand `Pranesh'
|
Chasmadith Gawah
|
Short Stories
|
| 1981
|
Narayan Singh Bhati
|
Barsan Ra Degoda Dungar Langhiyan
|
Poetry
|
| 1980
|
Rameshwar Dayal Shrimali
|
Mharo Gaon
|
Poetry
|
| 1979
|
Dr. Chandra Prakash Deval
|
Paagi
|
Poetry
|
| 1978
|
Anna Ram `Sudama'
|
Mevai Ra Runkh
|
Novel
|
| 1977
|
Satya Prakash Joshi
|
Bol Bharamli
|
Poetry
|
| 1976
|
Kanhaiyalal Sethia
|
Leeltans
|
Poetry
|
| 1975
|
Mani Madhukar
|
Pagfero
|
Poetry
|
| 1974
|
Vijaydan Detha
|
Batan Ri Phulwari Vol. X
|
Folk-tales
|
References