Awards
Dogri Sanstha presents four prestigious literary awards annually to support and honour outstanding contributions to the Dogri language and literature.
Est. 2014
Prof. Ramnath Shastri Memorial Award
Prize
₹ 21,000
Presented for the first published book of an emerging Dogri writer. Established by the family of Late Padmashri Prof. Ramnath Shastri.
Est. 2016 · Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust
Kunwar Viyogi Sahitya Puraskaar
Prize
₹ 11,000
Presented for the best book in Dogri or a translation of a Dogri book, for authors under 42 years of age.
Est. 2019 · Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust
Kunwar Viyogi Sahitya-Kala Samman
Prize
₹ 50,000
Recognises cultural figures whose work makes Dogri alive, vibrant and available to the world.
Est. 2017 · Lifetime Achievement
Dinu Bhai Pant Memorial Award
Prize
₹ 51,000
Honours overall outstanding contribution to Dogri literature over a lifetime of dedicated work.