This year, the Sahitya Akademi announced its annual awards in 21 languages, recognizing literary excellence across India.

The Sahitya Akademi Award is a prestigious recognition in Indian literature that promotes and celebrates diverse literary works and themes.

Easterine Kire, a writer from Nagaland, has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024 for her novel 'Spirit Nights', published by Simon and Schuster India.

Kire's achievement highlights her significant contribution to English literature and the representation of Naga culture and folklore.

Her storytelling reflects the culture and traditions of her community, inspiring emerging writers from the North East region of India.

Other notable winners this year include Sameer Tanti for his Assamese work 'Pharingbore Bator Katha Jane', Haobam Satyabati Devi for her Manipuri poetry collection 'Mainu Bora Nungshi Sheirol', and Aron Raja for his Bodo novel 'Swrni Thakhai'.

Awardees receive a casket with an engraved copper plaque, a shawl, and a cash prize of one lakh rupees to support their literary endeavors.

The formal award ceremony is scheduled for March 8, 2025, in Delhi, where the achievements of the award recipients will be celebrated.