Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 for Bodo Language: The Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 for the year 2023 has been announced by the Sahitya Akademi on 20 December 2023. The Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 for Bodo Language goes to Nandeswar Daimari for his Short Story “Jiu Safarni Dakhwn”.
Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 in Bodo Language
The Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 has been declared Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 for 24 Indian Languages. For the Bodo language, Nandeswar Daimary received the Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 for his collection of the short story book “Jiu Safarni Dakhwn” (जिउ – सफरनि दाखोन). This recognition not only brings pride to the region but also acknowledges his exceptional contribution to young writers.
| Author Name | Book Name |
|---|---|
Nandeswar Daimari | Jiu Safarni Dakhwn (जिउ सफरनि दाखोन) |
Sahitya Akademi Selection Process
A three-member jury selected Nandeswar Daimari’s “Jiu Safarni Dakhwn” for Sahitya Akademi 2023 following the rules and procedure laid down for the purpose. The award was decided based on a majority vote by the jury. The names of the jury members on whose recommendations the Award was declared and given to the Bodo language are mentioned below:
- Gopinath Bargayari
- Jatindra Nath Swargiary
- Thaneswar Goyary
A total of 12 books in the Bodo language were submitted for consideration for the Sahitya Akademi Award. The details of the books are mentioned below:
| SI. No. | Book Title | Published On | Author Name | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilw Gwranni Daobo | 2021 | Rupnath Hazowary | Short Stores |
| 2 | Burlungbuthur Arw Gubun Gubun Khonthai | 2021 | Uthrisar Khungur Basumatary | Poetry |
| 3 | Dwngnwi Lama Mwnse Gathwn | 2020 | Sahaisuli Brahma | Novel |
| 4 | Gwdan Sandangthini Jangkrithay | 2021 | Pabitrabrat Daimary | Poetry |
| 5 | Gwjam Gwrbwni Gathwn | 2018 | Dhirju Jyoti Basumatary | Poetry |
| 6 | Jarimin Horseni | 2018 | Bhupen Narzaree (Indramalati Narzaree) | Short Stories |
| 7 | Jiu-Safarni Dakhwn | 2021 | Nandeswar Daimari | Short Stories |
| 8 | Khonthaini Munga Bangor | 2021 | Badal Basumatary | Poetry |
| 9 | Mwnthai | 2020 | Bandana Bargoyari | Short Stories |
| 10 | Rago Dahwna | 2019 | Hangkhray Uzir | Short Stories |
| 11 | Thaso Bibar | 2018 | Dwimasha Brahma (Mendela) | Short Stories |
| 12 | Udangsree Daoharu Moniram Kachari | 2021 | Tulan Mochahary | Historical Novel |
After a thorough assessment of the 12 nominated books in the Bodo language category for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2023, the jury unanimously decided to confer the prestigious award upon “Jiu Safarni Dakhwn,” a collection of short stories written by Nandeswar Daimary and published in 2021.
Nandeswar Daimari
Senior Bodo writer Nandeswar Daimary received the Prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 for his exceptional work “Jiu Safarni Dakhwn”. Nandeswar Daimary is a senior Boro language litterateur and recipient of the Sameshwari Brahmo Sahitya Award of the Bodo Literature Society.
Nandeswar Daimari was born on 25 May 1955 at jhokora Ambagaon in Udalguri District. Check out the other Books written by Nandeswar Daimary:
- Manjubala Devi “मन्जुबाला देवी”(1980)
- Thangnaini Daoha “थांनायनि दावहा” (1985)
- Boxing “बक्सिं” (1993)
- Obe Nenai Dalanga Baigrebnaisw “अबे नेनाय दालाङा बायग्रेवनायसो” (2002)
Sahitya Akademi Award Details Prize Money
The Sahitya Akademi Award includes the presentation of a special casket that contains a copper plaque engraved with honor, a shawl, and a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000.
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FAQ’s About Sahitya Akademi 2023 Bodo
1. Who won Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 in Bodo Language?
Nandeswar Daimary received the Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 in Bodo Language for his notable contribution to the literature through his Book a collection of short stories “Jiu Safarni Dakhwn”.
2. How many books were nominated for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 in the Bodo language category?
A total number of 12 books were nominated for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2023.