Jnanpith Award

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Jnanpith Award
Award Information
Category Literature (Individual)
Instituted 1961
First Awarded 1965
Last Awarded 2006
Awarded by Jnanapith Trust
Description Highest literary award
in India
First Awardee(s) G Sankara Kurup

The Jnanpith Award (ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार) is the highest literary honour conferred in the Republic of India. It is presented by the Jnanpith Trust, which is largely owned by the Jain family, publishers of The Times of India. The award carries a cheque for Rs. 500,000, a citation plaque and a bronze replica of Vagdevi. The award was instituted in 1961. Its first recipient was Malayalam writer G. Sankara Kurup in 1965. An Indian citizen who writes in any of the official languages of India is eligible for the honour.

Before 1982, the awards were given for a single work by a writer. From 1982, the award has been given for a lifetime contribution to Indian literature. So far Kannada writers have won 7 awards, which is the highest for any language. Hindi writers have won 6.

Its name is taken from Sanskrit jnāna-pīṭha = "knowledge-seat".

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Indian Honours System - Civilian Awards
International: Gandhi Peace Prize National: Bharat Ratna - Padma Vibhushan - Padma Bhushan - Padma Shri
Literature: Jnanpith Award Fine Arts: Sangeet Natak Akademi award Movies: Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Sports: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award - Arjuna Award Sports Coaching: Dronacharya Award
Indian Honours System - Gallantry Awards
War Time Awards: Param Vir Chakra - Maha Vir Chakra - Vir Chakra Peace Time Awards: Ashoka Chakra - Kirti Chakra - Shaurya Chakra
Distinguished Service Medals: Sena Medal (Army) - Naosena Medal (Navy) - Vayusena Medal (Air Force)
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