Jnanpith Award: An Introduction

• This award has achieved recognition as the country’s highest literary award. 
   
• English is considered along with other Indian languages ​​for this award. Amitav Ghosh, awarded in 2018 became the first person to get this for the English language.
   
• The award is open to Indian citizens only and is presented annually. 
   
• The prize is a cash prize of Rs. 11 lakhs, a mention, and a bronze replica of Vagdevi (Saraswati), the goddess of learning.
   
• The sponsorship is provided by Bharatiya Jnanpith, a cultural organization.

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