Sahitya Akademi Award is given by the Sahitya Akademi, India’s national academy of letters, to one writer every year in each of the languages recognized by it, as well as for translations.[1] The Sahitya Akademi Award is the second highest literary award of India, after Jnanpith Award, and is annually conferred on writers of outstanding works in one of the twenty four major Indian languages that the Sahitya Akademi supports.
The Sahitya Akademi Award to Dogri writers is awarded to Dogri writers for works in Dogri and English. The award for Dogri language started in 1970. No awards were in given in 1973,1993 and 1998.[2] Also, translations from Dogri literature are presented the award.[3]
| Year | Book | Author | Category of Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Nila Ambar Kale Badal | Narendra Khajuria | Short stories |
| 1971 | Meri Kavita Mere Geet | Padma Sachdev | Poetry |
| 1972 | Phull Bina Dali | Srivats Vikal | Novel |
| 1974 | Duddh, Lahoo, Zahar | Madan Mohan Sharma | Short stories |
| 1975 | Mere Dogri Geet | Krishna Smailpuri | Poetry |
| 1976 | Badnami Di Chhan | Ram Nath Shastri | Short stories |
| 1977 | Main Mele Ra Janun | Kehri Singh `Madhukar’ | Poetry |
| 1978 | Sanjhi Dharti Bakhle Mahnu | Narsingh Dev Jamwal | Novel |
| 1979 | Nanga Rukh | O.P. Sharma `Sarathi’ | Novel |
| 1980 | Ghar | Kunwar Viyogi | Poetry |
| 1981 | Ek Shehr Yaaden Da | Jitendra Udhampuri | Poetry |
| 1982 | Qaidi | Deshbandhu Dogra `Nutan’ | Novel |
| 1983 | Aale | Ved Rahi | Short stories |
| 1984 | Gamlen De Cactus | Shiv Ram `Deep’ | Poetry |
| 1985 | Ayodhya | Dinoo Bhai Pant | Play |
| 1986 | Sunne Di Chiree | Om Goswami | Short stories |
| 1987 | Beddan Dharti Di | Prakash Premi | Epic |
| 1988 | Rattu Da Chanan | Ram Lal Sharma | Poetry |
| 1989 | Sodh Samundaren Di | Mohanlal Sapolia | Poetry |
| 1990 | Jeevan Lehran | Tara Smailpuri | Poetry |
| 1991 | Apni Daphli Apna Raag | Mohan Singh | Plays |
| 1992 | Jo Tere Man-Chitta Laggi Ja | Yash Sharma | Poetry |
| 1994 | Buddh Suhagan | Jitendra Sharma | Plays |
| 1995 | Lalsa | Abhishap | Poetry |
| 1996 | Baddali Kalave | Gianeshwar | Poetry |
| 1997 | Bakhre Bakhre Sach | Shiv Dev Singh Sushil | Novel |
| 1999 | Mangwi Pashakri | Kuldeep Singh Jindhrahia | Poetry |
| 2000 | Meel Patthar | Deen Bandhu Sharma | Short stories |
| 2001 | Nighe Rang | Verinder Kesar | Poetry |
| 2002 | Trip Trip Chete | Om Vidyarthi | Travelogue |
| 2003 | Jhull Bada Dea Pattara | (Late) Ashwani Magotra | Poetry |
| 2004 | Cheten Di Chitkabri | Shiv Nath | Essays |
| 2005 | Dhaldi Dhuppe Da Sek | Krishan Sharma | Short Stories |
| 2006 | Kore Kaakal Korian Talian | Darshan Darshi | Poetry |
| 2007 | Mahatma Vidur | Gian Singh Pagoch | Epic |