Manipur State Literature Awards

The Government of Manipur is the patron of the Manipur State Literature Awards.

The Manipur State Literature Awards[a] are presented annually by the Government of Manipur to honor writers making distinguished contributions to the Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) and literature. These honors are organized by the Directorate of Language Planning and Implementation.[1] It is the highest official state recognition in Manipuri literature.[2] There are three categories: Lifetime Achievement, State Award for Literature, and Young Writer's Award.[3][4][5]

Manipur State Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature

Manipur State Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature Winners
YearWriterLiterary Work
2024Kangjam Ibohal Singh (I.S. Kangjam)[3][4][6]N/A (Awarded for overall contribution)

Manipur State Young Writer's Award for Literature

Manipur State Young Writer's Award for Literature Winners
YearWriterLiterary Work
2024Akoijam JitenKhoyum Nongdam Kao (Epic Poetry)[3][4][6]

Manipur State Award for Literature

Manipur State Award for Literature Winners (Chronological List)
Award YearWriterWinning Literary WorkGenre / Notes
2008BM Maisnamba[7][8][9][10]Ningthemnubi[8][11]Novel (First-ever recipient, awarded in July 2009)[12]
2009Thangjam Ibopishak[13][11][12]Shrimati Tomchababu[12]Poetry[14]
2010Moirangthem Borkanya[12]Yeningtha Nangna Khongdoi Hullakpasida[12]Poetry[12]
2011Shree Biren[12]Chatloiko Ei Mafam Kadaidasu [12]Poetry[12]
2012Kshetri Bira[12][15][16]Nangbu Ngaibada[16][15]Novel[12]
2013Birendrajit Naorem[12][17]Turel Nangdi[17]Poetry (Prize money raised to ₹3 Lakh this year)[12]
2014Keisham Priyokumar[18][19]Nongkhong Tamna[18][19]Short Stories[20][21]
2017 Aribam Chitreshwar Sharma[22] Apaiba Leichil (Floating Clouds)[22] Novel[22]
2018Rajkumar Bhubonsana[23]Kellaba Unasing [23]Poetry (Awarded at the July 2019 ceremony)[2]
2019Sudhir Naoroibam[24][25]Asengba Yum[24][25]Short Stories (Awarded in February 2020)[24][25]
2020Beryl Thanga (Laishram Biramangol Singh)[26][27]Ei Amadi Adungeigi Ithat[27][26]Novel (Awarded in November 2021)[27][26]
2021Irungbam Deven Singh[28][29]Malangbana Kari Hairi[9][28]Poetry[29]
2022Maibam Nabakishore Singh[9][30][31]Thamoigi Mari[9][31]Short Stories (Awarded in 2023)[30][31]
2023Nahakpam Aruna[32]Ahingba Upanyas[9][32]Literary Criticism / Essays[33][34]
2024Arambam Ongbi MemchoubiThamamba AhingPoetry (Conferred at the May 2026 ceremony)[3][4][6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ written in Meetei Mayek script (official script of the state's administration) as "ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔ ꯁ꯭ꯇꯦꯠ ꯂꯤꯇꯔꯦꯆꯔ ꯑꯦꯋꯥꯔ꯭ꯗꯁ".
  1. ↑ "Manipur CM presents State Literature Awards 2024 in Imphal".
  2. 1 2 "Rajkumar Bhubonsana to be conferred Manipur State Award for Literature : 26th jul19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Three named for state literature awards : 01st feb25 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh presents State Literature Awards 2024 to eminent writers in Imphal". India Today NE. 2026-05-23. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  5. ↑ "State Literature award for year 2024 presented : 24th may26 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  6. 1 2 3 Admin, IT Web (2026-05-23). "CM Khemchand links literature, peace and progress; Urges end to disruptive agitations". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  7. ↑ "BM Meisnamba conferred 1st state literature award : 20th jul09 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  8. 1 2 "BM Maisnamba selected for Manipur State Award for Literature : 19th may09 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 "Giving short shrift to our own writers PC 20240813". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  10. ↑ "BM Maisnamba bags State literary award : 20th jul09 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  11. 1 2 "Th Ibopishak bags literary award : 17th apr10 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Birendrajit Naorem Manipur State Award for Literature 2013 A Profile". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  13. ↑ "Th Ibopishak conferred State literature award : 17th apr10 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  14. ↑ "Lecture programme : 10th dec07 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  15. 1 2 "Manipur State Award for literature conferred to Kshetri Bira - The Shillong Times". 2013-04-28. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  16. 1 2 "State Literature Award presented : 28th apr13 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  17. 1 2 "Literary award for N Birendrajit : 16th jun14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  18. 1 2 "State Award for Literature to Keisham Pryokumar : 25th oct14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  19. 1 2 "State literature award conferred : 30th dec15 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  20. ↑ "State Award for Literature to Keisham Pryokumar : 25th oct14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  21. ↑ "Problems of insurgency in Keisham Priyokumar short stories Part 1 By Thingnam Joyshree". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  22. 1 2 3 "A Chitreshwar chosen for Manipur State Award for Literature : 09th jan18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  23. 1 2 "RK Bhubonsana bags Manipur State Award for Literature 2018-19 : 22nd aug19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  24. 1 2 3 "Manipur State Award for Literature". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  25. 1 2 3 "Manipur State Award for Literature : 09th feb20 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  26. 1 2 3 Today, North East (2021-11-18). "Manipur : Beryl Thanga Conferred With 'State Award For Literature 2020' - Northeast Today". Northeast Today - Manipur : Beryl Thanga Conferred With ‘State Award For Literature 2020’. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  27. 1 2 3 "Beryl Thanga bags literature award : 19th nov21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  28. 1 2 "Dr Deven named for literary award". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  29. 1 2 "Dr Irungbam Deven Manipur State Award for Literature 2021 By Daniel Chabungbam". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  30. 1 2 "M NABAKISHORE SELECTED FOR MANIPUR STATE AWARD FOR LITERATURE". literaturecurry.com. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  31. 1 2 3 "M Nabakishore selected for Literature award : 03rd feb23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  32. 1 2 "Nahakpam Aruna to be conferred Award". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  33. ↑ "Books released : 18th dec22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  34. ↑ "Books released". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
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