The
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of
India
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confers this award to encourage original and creative writing in
Hindi
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.
Categories
The awards were established in 1983 to honour the legacy of
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Bharatendu Harishchandra (9 September 18506 January 1885) was an Indian poet, writer, and playwright. He authored several dramas, biographical sketches, and travel accounts with the goal of influencing public opinion. Bharatendu Harishchandra i ...
, who played a pivotal role in the renaissance of the Hindi language and literature during the 19th century. Initially, the awards were conferred in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication to recognize exceptional contributions to these domains.
In 1992, the scope of the awards was expanded to include three additional categories:
1. National Integration
2. Women’s Issues
3. Children’s Literature
This expansion reflected the evolving focus on addressing diverse and significant themes through Hindi literature.
Previous Awardees
References
External links Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Annual Report 2000-2001. p 47.
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Indian literary awards
Indian journalism awards
1983 establishments in India
Awards established in 1983