Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia Language
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented annually by Sahitya Akademi, India’s national academy of letters, to one writer in each of the languages it recognizes, including awards for translation. However, no awards were conferred in the years 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1962, and 1968.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is India's most prestigious literary honor, second only to the Jnanpith Award. Established in 1954 and first awarded in 1955, it is conferred by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, to recognize exceptional literary works in 24 Indian languages (the 22 scheduled languages plus English and Rajasthani).
The award comprises a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, an engraved copper plaque (designed by the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray), and a shawl. For the year 2024, the Akademi announced winners across various categories including poetry, novels, and essays, with Baishnab Charan Samal being a notable recipient in the Odia language.
Sahitya Akademi Award Winners: Odia (1955–2024)
The Sahitya Akademi Award for Odia is one of the most prestigious literary honors in India, conferred annually by the Sahitya Akademi to writers for their outstanding contribution to Odia literature. Since its inception in 1955, the award has recognized diverse genres, including novels, poetry, short stories, and autobiographies, helping to bring Odia literary excellence to the national stage.
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Year
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Author
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Book
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Category
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1955
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Gopinath Mohanty
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Amrutara Santana
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Novel
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1958
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Kanhu Charan Mohanty
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Ka
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Novel
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1961
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Godabarish Misra (Posthumous)
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Ardhasatabdir Odisa O Tanhire Mo Sthan
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Autobiography
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1962
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Sachidananda Routray
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Kabita-1962
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Poetry
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1964
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Nilakantha Das
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Atmajibani
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Autobiography
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1965
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Baikunthanath Patnaik
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Uttarayana
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Poetry
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1966
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Godabarish Mohapatra (Posthumous)
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Banka O Sidha
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Poetry
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1967
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Suryanarayan Das
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Odia Sahityara Itihas
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History of Literature
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1969
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Surendra Mohanty
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Nila Saila
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Novel
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1970
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Binod Chandra Nayak
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Sarisrupa
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Poetry
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1971
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Manoranjan Das
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Aranya Fasal
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Play
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1972
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Manoj Das
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Manojdasanka Katha O Kahini
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Short Stories
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1973
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Guru Prasad Mohanty
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Samudra Snana
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Poetry
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1974
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Sitakanta Mohapatra
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Sabdara Akash
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Poetry
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1975
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Radha Mohan Gadanayak
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Surya O Andhakar
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Poetry
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1976
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Kishori Charan Das
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Thakura Ghara
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Short Stories
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1977
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Kalicharan Patnaik
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Kumbhara Chaka
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Autobiography
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1978
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Ramakanta Rath
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Saptama Ritu
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Poetry
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1979
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Kunjabihari Das
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Mo Kahani
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Autobiography
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1980
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Ananta Patnaik
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Abantar
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Poetry
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1981
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Akhilmohan Patnaik
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O Andhagali
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Short Stories
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1982
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Gopal Chhotray
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Hasyarasar Natak
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One-act Plays
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1983
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Harekrushna Mahatab
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Gan Majlis (Vol. III)
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Essays
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1984
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Mohapatra Nilamani Sahoo
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Abhisapta Gandharba
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Short Stories
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1985
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Rajendra Kishore Panda
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Saila Kalpa
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Poetry
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1986
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Soubhagya Kumar Misra
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Dwa Suparna
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Poetry
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1987
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Nityananda Mohapatra
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Gharadiha
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Novel
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1988
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Sourindra Barik
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Akash Pari Nibida
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Poetry
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1989
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Bhanuji Rao
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Nai Aarapari
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Poetry
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1990
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Beenapani Mohanty
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Patadei
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Short Stories
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1991
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Jagannath Prasad Das
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Ahnika
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Poetry
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1992
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Rabi Pattnayak (Posthumous)
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Bichitra Barna
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Short Stories
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1993
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Santanu Kumar Acharya
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Chalanti Thakura
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Short Stories
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1994
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Guru Charan Patnaik
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Jagata Darshanare Jagannatha
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Cultural Study
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1995
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Govind Chandra Udgata
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Kavyasilpi Gangadhara
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Criticism
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1996
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Satyanarayana Rajguru
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Mo Jeevana Sangrama
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Autobiography
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1997
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Chandrasekhar Rath
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Sabutharu Dirgharati
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Short Stories
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1998
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Chittaranjan Das
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Biswaku Gabakhya
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Criticism
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1999
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Haraprasad Das
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Garbhagriha
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Poetry
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2000
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Pratibha Ray
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Ullanghan
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Short Stories
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2001
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Pratibha Satpathy
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Tanmaya Dhuli
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Poetry
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2002
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Sarat Kumar Mohanty
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Gandhi Manisha
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Biography
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2003
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Jatindra Mohan Mohanty
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Suryasnata
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Criticism
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2004
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Prafulla Kumar Mohanty
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Bharatiya Sanskruti O Bhagwadgita
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Essays
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2005
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Ramachandra Behera
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Gopapura
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Short Stories
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2006
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Bansidhar Sarangi
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Swarodaya
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Poetry
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2007
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Deepak Mishra
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Sukha Sanhita
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Poetry
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2008
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Pramod Kumar Mohanty
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Asaranti Anasara
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Poetry
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2009
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Phani Mohanty
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Mrugaya
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Poetry
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2010
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Pathani Pattnaik
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Jibanara Chalapathe
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Autobiography
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2011
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Kalpanakumari Devi
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Achihna Basabhumi
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Novel
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2012
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Gourahari Das
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Kanta O' Anyanya Galpa
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Short Stories
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2013
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Bijay Mishra
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Banaprastha
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Play
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2014
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Gopal Rath
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Bipula Diganta
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Poetry
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2015
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Bibhuti Patnaik
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Mahisashurara Muhan
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Short Stories
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2016
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Paramita Satpathy
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Prapti
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Short Stories
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2017
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Gayatri Saraf
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Etavatira Shilpi
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Short Stories
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2018
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Dasarathi Das
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Prasanga Puruna Bhabana Nua
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Literary Essays
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2019
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Tarun Kanti Mishra
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Bhaswati
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Short Stories
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2020
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Yashodhara Mishra
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Samudrakula Ghara
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Short Stories
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2021
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Hrushikesh Mallick
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Sarijaithiba Apera
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Poetry
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2022
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Gayatribala Panda
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Dayanadi
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Poetry
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2023
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Ashutosh Parida
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Aprastuta Mrutyu
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Poetry
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2024
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Baishnab Charan Samal
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Bhuti Bhakti Bibhuti
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Essays
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