| Name | Sahitya Akademi Award |
|---|---|
| Type | Literary Awards |
| Award For | Promotion of Literature |
| Award By | Goverment of India |
| First | 1954 |
| Last | 2026 |
| Status | Active |
| Country | India |
This Winners List features 51 winners of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Manipuri (Meitei), from 1973 to 2025.
| Image | Year | Winner Name | Gender | Book Name | Book Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2025 |
Haobam Nalini
|
female | Kanglamdriba Eephut | Short Story | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2024 |
Haobam Satyabati Devi
|
female | Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2023 |
Sorokkhaibam Gambhini
|
female | Yachangba Nang Hallo | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2022 |
Koijam Shantibala
|
female | Leironnung | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2021 |
Thokchom Ibohanbi Singh
|
female | Manipurida Punshi Warigee Sahitya | Criticism | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2020 |
Irungbam Deven
|
male | Malangbana Kari Hai | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2019 |
L. Biramangol Singh (Beryl Thanga)
|
male | Ei Amadi Adungeigi Ethat | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2018 |
Budhichandra Heisnamba
|
male | Ngamkheigee Wangmada | Short Stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2017 |
Rajen Toijamba
|
male | Chahi Taret Khuntaakpa | Play | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2016 |
Moirangthem Rajen
|
male | Cheptharaba Eshingpun | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2015 |
Kshetri Rajen
|
male | Ahingna Yekshilliba Mang | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2014 |
Naorem Bidyasagar Singh
|
male | Khung-Gang Amasung Refugee | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2013 |
Makhonmani Mongsaba
|
male | Chinglon Amadagi Amada | Travelogue | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2012 |
Jodhachandra Sanasam
|
male | Mathou Kanba DNA | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2011 |
Kshetri Bira
|
male | Nangbu Ngaibada | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2010 |
Moirangthem Borkanya
|
male | Leikangla | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2009 |
Raghu Leishangthem
|
male | Kunggang gee Chithi | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2008 |
Arambam Memchoubi
|
female | Idu Ningthou | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2007 |
B. M. Maisnamba
|
male | Imashi Nurabee | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2006 |
Saratchand Thiyam
|
male | Nungshibi Greece | Travelogue | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2005 |
M. Nabakishore Singh
|
male | Pangal Sonbee Eise Adomgeeni | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2004 |
Birendrajit Naorem
|
male | Lanthengnariba Lanmee | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2003 |
Sudhir Naoroibam
|
male | Leiyee Khara Punsee Khara | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
2002 |
Rajkumar Bhubonsana
|
male | Mei Mamgera Budhi Mamgera | Poems | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
|
2001 |
Ningombam Sunita
|
female | Khongji Makhol | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
|
2000 |
Laitonjam Premchand Singh
|
male | Eemagi Phanek Machet | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1999 |
Sagolsem Lanchenba Meetei
|
male | Hee Nangbu Hondeda | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1998 |
Keisham Priyokumar
|
male | Nongdi Tarak-Khidare | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1997 |
Thangjam Ibopishak Singh
|
male | Bhut Amasung Maikhum | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
|
1996 |
R. K. Madhubir
|
male | Praloigi Meiriraktagi | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1995 |
Arambam Samarendra Singh
|
male | Leipaklei | Play | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1994 |
Rajkumar Mani Singh
|
male | Mayai Karaba Shamu | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
|
1993 |
Arambam Biren Singh
|
male | Punshigee Marudyan | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1992 |
Aribam Chitreswar Sharma
|
male | Tharoshangbi | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1991 |
Yumlemban Ibomcha Singh
|
male | Numitti Asum Thengjillakani | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1990 |
Nongthombam Shri Biren Singh
|
male | Mapal Naidabasida Ei | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1989 |
Nilabir Sharma Shastri
|
male | Tatkhrabha Punshi Leipul | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1988 |
E. Sonamani Singh
|
male | Mamangthong Lollabadi Maningthongda Lakudana | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1987 |
E. Nilakanta Singh
|
male | Tirtha Yatra | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1986 |
Khumanthem Prakash Singh
|
male | Mangi Isei | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
|
1985 |
H. Guno Singh
|
male | Bir Tikendrajit Road | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1984 |
Lamabam Viramani Singh
|
male | Chekla Paikhrabada | Short Stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
|
1983 |
N. Ibobi Singh
|
male | Karnagi Mama Amasung Karnagi Aroiba Yahip | Play | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1982 |
E. Dinamani Singh
|
male | Pistal Ama, Kundalei Ama | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
|
1981 |
E. Rajanikanta Singh
|
male | Kalenthagi Leipaklei | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1979 |
M. K. Binodini Devi
|
female | Boro Saheb Ongbi Sanatombi | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1978 |
G. C. Tongbra
|
male | Ngabongkhao | Play | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1977 |
Ashangbam Minaketan Singh
|
male | Aseibagi Nityaipod | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1976 |
L. Samarendra Singh
|
male | Mamang Leikai Thambal Shatle | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
|
1974 |
N. Kunjamohan Singh
|
male | Ilisa Amagi Mahao | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
|
1973 |
Pacha Meetei
|
male | Imphal Amasung Magee Ishing Nungshitkee Phibam | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
This chart groups 51 Sahitya Akademi Award in Manipuri (Meitei) winners by Gender, across 2 distinct entries — male leads with 43 wins.
This chart tracks Sahitya Akademi Award in Manipuri (Meitei) winners by year from 1973 to 2025, spanning 51 years, with the most wins (1) recorded in 1973.
This chart groups 51 Sahitya Akademi Award in Manipuri (Meitei) winners by Language, across 1 distinct entry — Manipuri (Meitei) leads with 51 wins.
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