Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025: Navtej Sarna and Mamta Kalia Win
Why in the news
The Sahitya Akademi released the list of its annual literary award winners for 2025 in March 2026.
Key facts
- Coverage: 24 Indian languages.
- English: Navtej Sarna, novel Crimson Spring.
- Hindi: Mamta Kalia, memoir Jeete Jee Allahabad.
- Prize: plaque, shawl and ₹1 lakh.
| Language | Winner | Work |
|---|---|---|
| English | Navtej Sarna | Crimson Spring (novel) |
| Hindi | Mamta Kalia | Jeete Jee Allahabad (memoir) |
Award package
- A plaque and a shawl.
- A cash amount of ₹1 lakh.
Exam angle
- Number of languages: 24.
- Match author to book: Sarna with Crimson Spring; Kalia with Jeete Jee Allahabad.
- Cash component: ₹1 lakh.