Who won the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2019 for Literature?

Correct option is C

Sol: The correct answer is (c) Rana Dasgupta

Key Points:

• ​The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2019 for Literature was awarded to Rana Dasgupta for his novel "Solo." This work, published in 2010, explores themes of estrangement and the complexities of modern existence. The award included a Tagore statue, a certificate recognizing his contributions to literature, and a cash prize of $10,000. Additionally,
• The prize for social achievement was awarded to Yohei Sasakawa for his efforts in leprosy elimination and to Tsai Ing-wen, the President of Taiwan, for her contributions to democracy
  

Information booster:

​Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize:

​The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize, established in 2018 by US-based publisher Peter Bundalo, aims to celebrate literary excellence while promoting human rights and world peace. The award recognizes outstanding works by Indian authors, whether residing in India or abroad, across various genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, and drama.

• Founded in 2018 by Maitreya Publishing Foundation (MPF).
• Purpose: To serve as a platform for world peace, literature, art, education, and human rights.
• Prize Money: Initially set at USD 10,000 for the winner (reduced to USD 5,000 from 2020), along with a Rabindranath Tagore statuette.
• Notable Winners:
  • 2018: "One Hundred Poems of Kabir," translated by Rabindranath Tagore.
  • 2019: Awarded posthumously to Kabir for the aforementioned work.
  • 2020: Raj Kamal Jha for "The City and the Sea."
  • 2021-22: Jointly awarded to Sudeep Sen and Shobhana Kumar.