The Manipur State Literature Awards 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. It is the highest official state recognition in Manipuri literature. There are three categories: Lifetime Achievement, State Award for Literature, and Young Writer's Award.
Manipur State Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature + Manipur State Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature Winners Year Writer Literary Work 2024 Kangjam Ibohal Singh (I.S. Kangjam) N/A (Awarded for overall contribution) Manipur State Young Writer's Award for Literature + Manipur State Young Writer's Award for Literature Winners Year Writer Literary Work 2024 Akoijam Jiten Khoyum Nongdam Kao (Epic Poetry) Manipur State Award for Literature + Manipur State Award for Literature Winners (Chronological List) Award Year Writer Winning Literary Work Genre / Notes 2008 BM Maisnamba Ningthemnubi Novel (First-ever recipient, awarded in July 2009) 2009 Thangjam Ibopishak Shrimati Tomchababu Poetry 2010 Moirangthem Borkanya Yeningtha Nangna Khongdoi Hullakpasida Poetry 2011 Shree Biren Chatloiko Ei Mafam Kadaidasu Poetry 2012 Kshetri Bira Nangbu Ngaibada Novel 2013 Birendrajit Naorem Turel Nangdi Poetry (Prize money raised to ₹3 Lakh this year) 2014 Keisham Priyokumar Nongkhong Tamna Short Stories2017Aribam Chitreshwar SharmaApaiba Leichil (Floating Clouds)Novel 2018 Rajkumar Bhubonsana Kellaba Unasing Poetry (Awarded at the July 2019 ceremony) 2019 Sudhir Naoroibam Asengba Yum Short Stories (Awarded in February 2020) 2020 Beryl Thanga (Laishram Biramangol Singh) Ei Amadi Adungeigi Ithat Novel (Awarded in November 2021) 2021 Irungbam Deven Singh Malangbana Kari Hairi Poetry 2022 Maibam Nabakishore Singh Thamoigi Mari Short Stories (Awarded in 2023) 2023 Nahakpam Aruna Ahingba Upanyas Literary Criticism / Essays 2024 Arambam Ongbi Memchoubi Thamamba Ahing Poetry (Conferred at the May 2026 ceremony)
See also State Level Committee for declaration of Manipuri Language as Classical Language of India Modern Meitei language Standard Meitei Meitei alphabet Meitei language day awards List of Yuva Puraskar winners for Meitei List of Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize winners for Meitei List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Meitei List of Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners for Meitei Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Bangladesh Manipuri Sahitya Sangsad Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura
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