Sahitya Akademi Award in Manipuri (Meitei) Overview
This award category recognizes literature in the Meitei language, promoting Manipur’s cultural heritage through poetry, drama, and prose rooted in tradition and contemporary life.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Manipuri (Meitei) Winners (1954-2026)
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2025 | Haobam Nalini | Kanglamdriba Eephut | Short Story | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2024 | Haobam Satyabati Devi | Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2023 | Sorokkhaibam Gambhini | Yachangba Nang Hallo | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2022 | Koijam Shantibala | Leironnung | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2021 | Thokchom Ibohanbi Singh | Manipurida Punshi Warigee Sahitya | Criticism | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2020 | Irungbam Deven | Malangbana Kari Hai | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2019 | L. Biramangol Singh (Beryl Thanga) | Ei Amadi Adungeigi Ethat | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2018 | Budhichandra Heisnamba | Ngamkheigee Wangmada | Short Stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2017 | Rajen Toijamba | Chahi Taret Khuntaakpa | Play | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2016 | Moirangthem Rajen | Cheptharaba Eshingpun | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2015 | Kshetri Rajen | Ahingna Yekshilliba Mang | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2014 | Naorem Bidyasagar Singh | Khung-Gang Amasung Refugee | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2013 | Makhonmani Mongsaba | Chinglon Amadagi Amada | Travelogue | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2012 | Jodhachandra Sanasam | Mathou Kanba DNA | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2011 | Kshetri Bira | Nangbu Ngaibada | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2010 | Moirangthem Borkanya | Leikangla | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2009 | Raghu Leishangthem | Kunggang gee Chithi | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2008 | Arambam Memchoubi | Idu Ningthou | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2007 | B. M. Maisnamba | Imashi Nurabee | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2006 | Saratchand Thiyam | Nungshibi Greece | Travelogue | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2005 | M. Nabakishore Singh | Pangal Sonbee Eise Adomgeeni | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2004 | Birendrajit Naorem | Lanthengnariba Lanmee | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2003 | Sudhir Naoroibam | Leiyee Khara Punsee Khara | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2002 | Rajkumar Bhubonsana | Mei Mamgera Budhi Mamgera | Poems | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2001 | Ningombam Sunita | Khongji Makhol | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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2000 | Laitonjam Premchand Singh | Eemagi Phanek Machet | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1999 | Sagolsem Lanchenba Meetei | Hee Nangbu Hondeda | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1998 | Keisham Priyokumar | Nongdi Tarak-Khidare | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1997 | Thangjam Ibopishak Singh | Bhut Amasung Maikhum | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1996 | R. K. Madhubir | Praloigi Meiriraktagi | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1995 | Arambam Samarendra Singh | Leipaklei | Play | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1994 | Rajkumar Mani Singh | Mayai Karaba Shamu | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1993 | Arambam Biren Singh | Punshigee Marudyan | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1992 | Aribam Chitreswar Sharma | Tharoshangbi | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1991 | Yumlemban Ibomcha Singh | Numitti Asum Thengjillakani | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1990 | Nongthombam Shri Biren Singh | Mapal Naidabasida Ei | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1989 | Nilabir Sharma Shastri | Tatkhrabha Punshi Leipul | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1988 | E. Sonamani Singh | Mamangthong Lollabadi Maningthongda Lakudana | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1987 | E. Nilakanta Singh | Tirtha Yatra | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1986 | Khumanthem Prakash Singh | Mangi Isei | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1985 | H. Guno Singh | Bir Tikendrajit Road | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1984 | Lamabam Viramani Singh | Chekla Paikhrabada | Short Stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1983 | N. Ibobi Singh | Karnagi Mama Amasung Karnagi Aroiba Yahip | Play | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1982 | E. Dinamani Singh | Pistal Ama, Kundalei Ama | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1981 | E. Rajanikanta Singh | Kalenthagi Leipaklei | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1979 | M. K. Binodini Devi | Boro Saheb Ongbi Sanatombi | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1978 | G. C. Tongbra | Ngabongkhao | Play | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1977 | Ashangbam Minaketan Singh | Aseibagi Nityaipod | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1976 | L. Samarendra Singh | Mamang Leikai Thambal Shatle | Poetry | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1974 | N. Kunjamohan Singh | Ilisa Amagi Mahao | Short stories | Manipuri (Meitei) |
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1973 | Pacha Meetei | Imphal Amasung Magee Ishing Nungshitkee Phibam | Novel | Manipuri (Meitei) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sahitya Akademi Award is a Literary award. It is given to recognize excellence in Literary field. This award holds importance because it highlights achievements and encourages individuals or organizations to perform better in their respective areas.
Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for Promotion of Literature. This means the award is given to honor outstanding contributions and achievements in this area. It helps promote talent, dedication, and excellence among individuals or groups involved in this field.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by Goverment of India. The Goverment of India organization or authority is responsible for selecting deserving candidates and maintaining the credibility of the award through a proper evaluation and selection process.
The Sahitya Akademi Award was first awarded in 1954. Since then, it has continued to recognize excellence and honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in their respective fields over the years.
The most recent Sahitya Akademi Award was awarded in 2026. This shows that the award is still relevant and continues to appreciate and recognize achievements in modern times.
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