Sova Hansda
Sova Hansda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bardikanpur village, Chakulia, East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India |
| Occupation | Writer, poet |
| Language | Santali |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Children's literature, poetry |
| Notable awards | Bal Sahitya Puraskar (Santali, 2021) |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse | Falguni Hansda |
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Sova Hansda is an Indian Santali children's writer and poet from Jharkhand. She is best known for receiving the Bal Sahitya Puraskar in 2021 for her Santali poetry collection Hali Mon, conferred by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.[1][2]
Early life and background
Hansda was born in Bardikanpur village in Chakulia block of East Singhbhum district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.[3] Her parental home is located in Belpahari, West Bengal, where she received her early education.[4]
Literary career
Hansda began writing Santali poetry in 2014. Her writings focus on Santali culture, traditions, and children's themes, contributing to the development of Santali children's literature.[3]
Her Santali poetry collection Hali Mon brought her national recognition when it was selected for the Bal Sahitya Puraskar in 2021.[1] The award is presented annually by the Sahitya Akademi to recognise outstanding contributions to children's literature in Indian languages.[2]
Hansda has also been associated with literary organisations including the All India Santhali Writers' Association and has contributed to Santali literary activities and cultural programmes.[4]
Personal life
Hansda is married to Falguni Hansda and has resided in Kharagpur, West Bengal.[4] She has credited her husband for encouraging her literary pursuits.[4]
Awards and recognition
- Bal Sahitya Puraskar (Santali), 2021 – for Hali Mon.[1]
See also
- Santali literature
- Santali language
- Bal Sahitya Puraskar
- Sahitya Akademi
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sahitya Akademi announces Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2021" (PDF). Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sahitya Akademi announces Yuva and Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2021 winners". NDTV. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "साहित्य अकादमी बाल साहित्य पुरस्कार के लिए जमशेदपुर की शोभा हांसदा चयनित". Live Hindustan (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "साहित्य अकादमी बाल साहित्य पुरस्कार से सम्मानित होंगी शोभा हांसदा". Prabhat Khabar (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 28 February 2026.
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