Hindi Mahayagya Puruskar Award

Hindi Mahayagya Puruskar

Introduction

• Hindi Mahayagya Puruskar is a prestigious award established in 1989 to recognize outstanding contributions to the Hindi language and literature.
• The award is presented annually by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Criteria for Selection

• The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to Hindi literature, language, and culture.
• The selection is based on the individual's work, achievements, and impact on the Hindi language and literature.

Prize

• The award consists of a cash prize of ₹2,00,000 (approximately USD 2,500).
• A citation and a memento are also presented to the winner.

Notable Recipients

• Renowned Hindi writers, poets, and scholars have received this award, including:
  • Nagarjun (1990)
  • Kunwar Narayan (1993)
  • Nirmal Verma (1995)
  • Krishna Sobti (2005)
  • Chandrakanta (2010)

Significance

• The Hindi Mahayagya Puruskar is considered one of the highest honors in Hindi literature.
• The award promotes and encourages literary excellence in Hindi and recognizes the contributions of outstanding personalities in the field.

Hindi Mahayagya Puruskar

Introduction

• Established in 1989 to recognize outstanding contributions to Hindi language and literature
• Presented annually by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, India

Criteria for Selection

• Awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to Hindi literature, language, and culture
• Selection based on individual's work, achievements, and impact on Hindi language and literature

Prize

• Cash prize of ₹2,00,000 (approximately USD 2,500)
• Citation and memento presented to the winner

Notable Recipients

• Nagarjun (1990)
• Kunwar Narayan (1993)
• Nirmal Verma (1995)
• Krishna Sobti (2005)
• Chandrakanta (2010)

Significance

• Considered one of the highest honors in Hindi literature
• Promotes and encourages literary excellence in Hindi
• Recognizes contributions of outstanding personalities in the field