Karnataka - 8 awards
The Nobel Prize in Literature is considered one of the highest literary awards in the world. It is awarded annually to an author who has produced outstanding work in the field of literature.
Jnanpith Award was created in 1961.
The Jnanpith Award in 2007 was won by Konkani writer Ravindra Kelekar.
amrita pritam
The first Indian woman writer to receive the Jnanpith Award was Ashapurna Devi.
amrita pritam
Literature
ravindra kelekar
Ashapurna Devi
Yes, Hindi poet Jaishankar Prasad has received several prestigious awards for his literary contributions, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Padma Bhushan, and the Jnanpith Award. His works continue to be celebrated for their poetic brilliance and deep philosophical insights.
No. State awards are only valid for the forces of the state which awards them.
Sumitranandan Pant