In today's world, Odisha Sahitya Akademi is a topic that has captured the attention and interest of millions of people around the world. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in popular culture or its importance in history, Odisha Sahitya Akademi has managed to transcend borders and generations, becoming a topic of discussion and debate in different areas. From its emergence to the present, Odisha Sahitya Akademi has left its mark on people's lives, marking a before and after in the way we see the world. In this article, we will explore the different aspects and dimensions of Odisha Sahitya Akademi, analyzing its influence in various fields and its role in contemporary society.
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ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଏକାଡେମୀ | |
Formation | 1957 |
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Founded at | Bhubaneswar |
Headquarters | Bhubaneswar |
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President | Sri Hrushikesh Mallick |
Secretary | SriSai Mohanty VII A |
Website | Odisha Sahitya Akademi |
Odisha Sahitya Akademi (Odia: ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଏକାଡେମୀ) is an institution established in 1957 in Odisha for the active promotion of Odia language and literature. It was created as an autonomous literary organisation. In 1970 it was converted into a society.
The organisation carries out various activities for promotion of Odia language and literature. Chief among them are as below.
The organisation publishes Books in Odia, Translations of literature from Odia and vice versa ,and periodicals for promotion of Odia language.
The Akademi awards the following prizes in various categories of literature.
Started in 1993, this prize is awarded for lifetime contribution to Odia literature.
This prize is awarded for outstanding contribution to Odia literature in various categories.