List of Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners for Meitei

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the administering body?Sahitya Akademi
2. What is the language category?Scheduled Indian languages, specifically Meitei
3. What is the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for Meitei writers?It is an award given by the Sahitya Akademi to recognize excellent children’s books written in the Meitei language.
4. Why is the Bal Sahitya Puraskar important for Meitei children’s books?It gives authors national visibility, encourages high‑quality writing, and shows that Meitei stories are valued.

Sahitya Akademi: India's premier national literary institution, dedicated to fostering and promoting Indian literature.
Meitei Language: The Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Meitei people of Manipur, India, also recognized as Manipuri.
Children's Literature: Literary works specifically created for children, encompassing a wide range of genres and themes tailored to young audiences.
Cultural Preservation: The act of maintaining and safeguarding the traditions, customs, and heritage of a particular culture.