Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Anand V. Patil, a celebrated writer known for his outstanding contributions to children’s literature, will receive the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award in Bengaluru on September 7, 2025. He has previously been honoured with the Kendra Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Award, and his works have played a key role in nurturing creativity and values among young readers. The award, instituted in memory of Prof. Vinayaka Krishna Gokak, a Jnanpith awardee and a towering figure in Kannada literature, honours writers who significantly enrich Indian literary traditions. This recognition underscores Patil’s role in advancing children’s literature and preserving linguistic heritage.