Bal Sahitya Puraskar is given each year to writers for their outstanding works in the 24 languages, since 2010.
Recipients Following is the list of recipients of Bal Sahitya Puraskar for their works written in Maithili. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque. Year Author Work Genre 2010 Tara Nand Viyogee Ee Bhetal Tan Ki Bhetal Short Stories 2011 Mayanath Jha Jakar Nari Chatur Hoi Short Stories 2012 Muralidhar Jha Pilpilha Gachha Short Stories 2013 Dhirendra Kumar Jha Hamra Beech Vigyan Essays 2014 Jeevakant Hamar Athanni Khaslai Van Me Poetry 2015 Ramdeo Jha Hansani Pan A Bajanta Supari Novel 2016 Prem Mohan Mishra Bharat Bhagya Vidhata (Part-I) Biography 2017 Amlendu Sekhar Pathak Lalgachhi Novel 2018 Vaidya Nath Jha Khissa Sunu Bau Short Stories 2019 Rishi Bashistha Ee Phoolak Guldasta Stories 2020 Siya Ram Jha 'Saras' Sonahula Ijotwala Khidki Poetry 2021 Anmol Jha Lagi Jo Phool Akash Poetry 2022 Virendra Jha Uran Chhoo Short Stories 2023 Akshay Anand 'Sunny' Ol Katra, Jhol Katra Poetry 2024 Narayanjee Anar Short Stories 2025 Munni Kamat Oudika Short Stories
See also List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Maithili
References
External links Bal Sahitya Puraskar-Sahitya Akademi India - Official Website