Instituted
in 1979, the Sanskriti Awards were the Foundation's first
project. These awards were our contribution to the task
of nation-building at its most fundamental level. They
were a token of our solidarity with the significant cultural
and social work being done in India as well as with creative
and youthful endeavour at its best. The Sanskriti Awards
inspired and honoured many young Indians striving to attain
excellence in their chosen fields, as well as others who
had already demonstrated great talent in their respective
disciplines. The purpose of the awards was to strengthen
the awardees' confidence in their own capacities and strengths,
and to emphasize that they were not alone and unheeded
in their endeavour.
The Sanskriti Awards were given in the fields of Literature,
Journalism, Art, Music-Dance- Theatre, and Social and
Cultural Achievements. They were among the most coveted
awards in India and many of the recipients have achieved
distinction in their chosen field. Sanskriti’s example
has been followed by many. After consideration of contemporary
needs and socio-cultural development in India, the Foundation
has decided to discontinue its Awards programme and replace
it by a series of targeted fellowships.
list
of Past Awardees
For more information contact:
awards@sanskritifoundation.org
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