Rabindra Puraskar
らびんどら・ぷらさかー
The highest honorary literary award sponsored by the Indian state of West Bengal. Named after Rabindranath Tagore.
- Established
- 1950
- Organizer
- Government of West Bengal (Paschimbanga Bangla Academy)
- Category
- Nonfiction and Documentary Literature
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
Rabindra Puraskar (Rabindra Smriti Puraskar) is the highest honorary literary award presented in West Bengal, named after Rabindranath Tagore. It is managed by Paschimbanga Bangla Academy (Bengali Academy of West Bengal) under the Government of West Bengal. It covers creative literature, non-fiction, and works related to Bengal, and is awarded not only to Bengali-language works but also to those in other languages. Historically, awards were given for specific works from 1950 to 1982, for lifetime achievements from 1983 to 2003, for individual works again from 2004 to 2005, and for lifetime achievements once more from 2006 onward. The list of winners is published, but it is noted that some entries are missing.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Honorary Literary Award (No clear public information available on prize money or awards)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate selection | Review committee nominated by Paschimbanga Bangla Academy | — | Candidates are selected by the review committee (No detailed public process specified) |
| Final selection | Selection committee appointed by the Government of West Bengal / Academy | — | Final winner determined through deliberation by the selection committee |
| Awarding and announcement | Same as above | — | Official announcement by the Government of West Bengal and Paschimbanga Bangla Academy |
Criteria
- Literary and academic value
- Contribution to Bengal (regional studies and cultural contributions)
- Lifetime achievement or excellence of specific works (varies by year)
Related Awards
- Ananda Puraskar
- Bankim Puraskar
- Sahitya Akademi Award to Bengali Writers
- Bangla Academy Award