29th SARASWATI SAMMAN

Jan. 17, 2020

Eminent Sindhi writer Vasdev Mohi will be conferred with 29th Saraswati Samman for his short stories collection- Chequebook. Mr Mohi has authored 25 books of poetry, stories and translations. He has also received Sahitya Akademi Award.

About:

  • Criteria: The award is annually given to an outstanding work of an Indian citizen published during the last 10 years in any of the languages mentioned in Schedule 8 of the constitution.

  • Instituted by: KK Birla Foundation.

  • Instituted in: 1991. 

  • Cash Prize: 15 lakh rupees.

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