Who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Bhasha Samman 2022?

The Sahitya Akademi Bhasha Samman 2022 was awarded to Uday Nath Jha for his outstanding contribution to the Maithili language, which is one of the recognized languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
He was honored for his lifelong efforts in promoting, preserving, and enriching Maithili literature, and for his distinguished role in bringing regional literature to national prominence.

The Sahitya Akademi Bhasha Samman is one of the most prestigious literary honors conferred by the Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters.

It recognizes eminent writers and scholars who have made remarkable contributions to the development of languages not covered under the main Akademi awards or to classical and medieval literature.

The award includes a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a shawl, and a citation.

Krishna Bhattacharya: Noted Bengali writer and poet but not the Bhasha Samman awardee for 2022.

Chungkhan Yashawanta Singh: Prominent in Manipuri literature, not the 2022 awardee.

Shashi Nath: Known in regional literary circles, but not honored with this award in 2022.

Established in 1954, headquartered in New Delhi.

Promotes Indian literature in all 22 scheduled languages and other recognized languages.

Encourages literary exchange, translation, and preservation of cultural heritage.

An Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in the Mithila region of Bihar (India) and parts of Nepal.

Has a rich classical tradition, with poets like Vidyapati shaping its legacy.

Added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in 2003.