Since when is the Jnanpith Award being given?
The Jnanpith Award, established in 1961, is a prestigious Indian literary honor recognizing lifetime achievement in literature. Conferred annually, it celebrates outstanding contributions by Indian authors in any of the 22 officially recognized languages, across various literary genres.
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The Jnanpith Award, one of the most prestigious literary awards in India, has been given since 1965. Instituted by the Bharatiya Jnanpith, a cultural organization, the award recognizes outstanding contributions to literature in any of the 22 officially recognized Indian languages. The award is presented annually and aims to honor and promote excellence in Indian literature. It covers various genres, including novels, poetry, and essays. The first recipient of the Jnanpith Award was G. Sankara Kurup, a Malayalam poet, and since then, it has been a coveted recognition for influential literary figures across the country.
It is sponsored by the cultural organization Bharatiya Jnanpith. The Jnanpith Award was instituted in 1961, and the first award was given in 1965.
It has been awarded annually since then to Indian authors who have made significant contributions to literature in any of the 22 officially recognized languages of India. The award is given for the lifetime achievement in the field of literature, and it covers various genres, including poetry, novels, short stories, and essays.