Sahitya Akademi Award is given to those outstanding who have their real contribution as the writers. The people of Assam who have worked for the Literature of Assam are the ones who receive this award. Assamese is the approved language by Sahitya Akademi and so award is given for it.
What Award constitutes: Rs.1 Lakh cash + plaque.
The people with art of writing and bringing upliftment in literature are the awardees of this award. Being a writer, it is a great achievement to have this award. The candidates who receive this award are the true contributions in the state Assam. Below is the list of Sahitya Akademi award winners in Assam for the year 1955 to 2017.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Assamese
Year of Award | Book Name | Books (Category) | Author |
1955 | Bana Phul | Poetry | Jatindranath Dowara |
1960 | Kangrechar Kachiyali Ra’dat | Reminiscences | Benudhar Sharma |
1961 | Iyaruingam | Novel | Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya |
1964 | Asamar Loka Sanskriti | Study in folk culture | Birinchi Kumar Barua |
1966 | Bedanar Ulka | Poetry | Ambikagiri Raichoudhury |
1967 | Adhunik Galpa Sahitya | Literary criticism | Trailokyanath Goswami |
1968 | Alakananda | Poetry | Nalinibala Devi |
1969 | Manchalekha | Study of Assamese theatre | Atul Chandra Hazarika |
1970 | Mahatmar Pora Rupkonarloi | Reminiscences | Lakshminath Phukan |
1972 | Aghari Atmar Kahini | Novel | Syed Abdul Malik |
1974 | Golam | Short stories | Saurabh Kumar Chaliha |
1975 | Koka Deutar har | Novel | Nabakanta Barua |
1976 | Srinkhal | Short stories | Bhabendra Nath Saikia |
1977 | Bakul Banar Kavita | Poetry | Anand Chandra Barua |
1978 | Pita Putra | Novel | Homen Borgohain |
1979 | Sonali Jahaj | Poetry | Bhaben Barua |
1980 | Prithibir Akukh | Short stories | Jogesh Das |
1981 | Kabita | Poetry | Nilamani Phookan (Jr.) |
1982 | Mamare Dhara Tarowal Aru Dukhan Upanyasa | Novel | Mamoni Roysom Goswami (Indira Goswami) |
1983 | Sudirgha Din Aru Ritu | Poetry | Nirmalprabha Bordoloi |
1984 | Jangam | Novel | Debendra Nath Acharya |
1985 | Krishna Kanta Handique Rachna-Sambhar | Literary criticism | Krishna Kanta Handique |
1986 | Benudhar Sarma | Biography | Tirthanath Sarma |
1987 | Aan Ejan | Poetry | Harekrishna Deka |
1988 | Patal Bahirabi | Novel | Laksminandan Bora |
1989 | Asamiya Jatiya Jivanata Mahapurushiya Parampara | Literary criticism | Hiren Gohain |
1990 | Snehadevir Ekuki Galpa | Short stories | Sneha Devi |
1991 | Brahmaputra Ityadi Padya | Poetry | Ajit Barua |
1992 | Shaichar Pathar Manuh | Poetry | Hiren Bhattacharyya |
1993 | Mor Je Kiman Hepah | Poetry | Keshav Mahanta |
1994 | Madhupur Bahudur | Short stories | Sheelabhadra (Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury) |
1995 | Maharathi | Novel | Chandra Prasad Saikia |
1996 | Abhijatri | Novel | Nirupama Borgohain |
1997 | Andharat Nijar Mukh | Short stories | Nagen Saikia |
1998 | Asirbadar Rang | Novel | Arun Sarma |
1999 | Bipponna Samay | Novel | Medini Choudhury |
2000 | Baghe Tapur Rati | Short stories | Apurba Sharma |
2001 | Edhani Mahir Hahi | Novel | Mahim Bora |
2002 | Mahat Oitiyya | Prose | Nalinidhar Bhattacharyya |
2003 | Anek Manuh Anek Thai Aru Nirjanata | Poetry | Bireswar Barua |
2004 | Manuh Anukule | Poetry | Hirendra Nath Dutta |
2005 | Mouna Uth Mukhar Hridoy | Novel | Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi |
2006 | Cheneh Jorir Ganthi | Short stories | Atulananda Goswami |
2007 | Santanukulanandan | Novel | Purabi Bormudoi |
2008 | Deo Langkhui | Novel | Rita Chowdhury |
2009 | Katha Ratnakar | Novel | Dhrubajyoti Bora |
2010 | Assamiya Ramayani sahitya:kathabastur atiguri | Article | Keshada Mahanta |
2011 | Aei anuragi aei udas | Poetry | Kabin Phukan |
2012 | Patkai Epare Mor Des | Novel | Chandana Goswami |
2013 | Dhuliyori Bharir Sans | Poetry | Rabindra Sarkar |
2014 | Mariam Astin Athaba Hira Barua | Short Stories | Arupa Kalita Patangia |
2015 | Akashar Chhabi Aru Anyanya Galpa | Short Stories | Kula Saikia |
2016 | Maghmalar Bhraman | Poetry collection | Jnan Pujari |
2017 | Moriahola | Novel | Jayanta Madhab Bora |