Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani Overview
Konkani literature recognized by the Akademi reflects coastal culture, traditions, and linguistic diversity. The award supports both classical and modern literary expressions.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani Winners (1954-2026)
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2025 | Henry Mendonca (H.M. Pernal) | Konkani Kavyem: Rupani Ani Rupakam | Essays | Konkani |
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2024 | Mukesh Thali | Rangtarang | Essays | Konkani |
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2023 | Prakash S. Parienkar | Varsal | Short Stories | Konkani |
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2022 | Maya Anil Kharangate | Amrutvel | Novel | Konkani |
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2021 | Sanjiv Verenkar | Raktachandan | Poetry | Konkani |
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2020 | R S Bhaskar | Yugparivartancho Yatri | Collection of Poems | Konkani |
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2019 | Nilba A. Khandekar | The Words | Poetry | Konkani |
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2018 | Paresh Narendra Kamat | Chitralipi | Poetry | Konkani |
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2017 | Gajanan Jog | Khand Ani Her Katha | Short Stories | Konkani |
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2016 | Edwin J.F. D'Souza | Kallem Bhangar | Novel | Konkani |
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2015 | Uday Bhembre | Karna Parva | Play | Konkani |
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2014 | Madhavi Sardesai | Manthan | Essays | Konkani |
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2013 | Tukaram Rama Shet | Manmotayam | Essays | Konkani |
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2012 | Kashinath Shamba Lolienkar | Kavyasutra | Poetry | Konkani |
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2011 | Melvyn Rodrigues | Prakriticho Paas | Collection of Poems | Konkani |
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2010 | Arun Sakhardande | Kavlyanche Shradh | Collection of Poems | Konkani |
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2009 | Jose Salvador Fernandes | Kirvontt | Collection of Poems | Konkani |
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2008 | Ashok Kamat | Ghannaghai Niyatiche | Cruel blows of destiny | Konkani |
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2007 | Devidas Kadam | Dika | Novel | Konkani |
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2006 | Datta Damodar Naik | Jai Kai Jui? | Essays | Konkani |
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2005 | N. Shivdas | Bhaangarsaall | Short Stories | Konkani |
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2004 | Jayanti Naik | Athang | Short Stories | Konkani |
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2003 | (Late) Shashank Sitaram | Parigh | Short Stories | Konkani |
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2002 | Hema Naik | Bhogadandd | Novel | Konkani |
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2001 | Madhav Borcar | Yaman | Poetry | Konkani |
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2000 | Pandurang Rajaram Shenay Bhangui | Champhel'li Sanj | Poetry | Konkani |
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1999 | Saratchandra Shenoi | Antarnad | Poetry | Konkani |
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1998 | John Baptist Sequeira | Ashim Asim Lharan | Poetry | Konkani |
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1997 | Sheela Kolambkar | Bhuim Chafim | Pen-portraits | Konkani |
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1996 | Sankar Ramani | Nilem Nilem Braham | Poetry | Konkani |
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1995 | Dilip Borkar | Gomanchal Te Himachal | Travelogue | Konkani |
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1994 | Gokuldas Prabhu | Antar ayami | Short stories | Konkani |
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1993 | Mahabaleshwar Sail | Tarangan | Short stories | Konkani |
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1992 | Nagesh Karmali | Vanshakulachen Denen | Poetry | Konkani |
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1991 | Meena Kakodkar | Sapan Fulam | Short stories | Konkani |
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1990 | Ramesh Veluskar | Savul Gori | Poetry | Konkani |
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1989 | C.F.D'Costa - Cha. Fra. D'Costa | Sonshyache Kan | Poetry | Konkani |
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1988 | Chandrakant Keni | Vhonkolpavnni | Short stories | Konkani |
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1987 | Arvind N. Mambro | Panaji Atam Mhatari Zalea | Short stories | Konkani |
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1986 | Prakash Damodar Padgaonkar | Hanv Monis Asvat-Thamo | Poetry | Konkani |
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1985 | J. B. Moraes | Bhitorlem Tufan | Poetry | Konkani |
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1984 | Pundalik Naik | Chowrang | One-act play | Konkani |
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1983 | Damodar Mauzo | Karmelin | Novel | Konkani |
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1982 | Laxmanrao Sardessai | Khabari | Essays | Konkani |
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1981 | B.B. Borkar Bakibab Borkar | Sasay | Poetry | Konkani |
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1980 | Manohar Rai Sardesai | Pissolim | Poetry | Konkani |
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1979 | Raghunath Vishnu Pandit | Dorya Gazota | Poetry | Konkani |
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1978 | D.K. Sukhthankar | Manni Punav | Humorous essays | Konkani |
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1977 | Ravindra Kelekar | Himalayant | Travelogue | Konkani |
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