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Detailed explanation-1: -Sahitya Akademi publishes a book-length poem ‘Monsoon’ by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K. New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters has published a book-length poem ‘Monsoon’ by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K on the occasion of its 68th anniversary.

Detailed explanation-2: -R. K. Narayan was the first winner of this award.

Detailed explanation-3: -The book must be a remarkable contribution to the language and literature to which it belongs. The literary work or book should be first published in any of the languages recognised by the Sahitya Akademi during the five years prior to the year, immediately preceding the year of the award.