The Award
Johar! The growth of Adivasi literature is not just a cultural necessity—it is an act of creative resistance. Through literature, the lived experiences, struggles, and aspirations of Adivasi communities come to the fore. It strengthens our ongoing fight for Jal, Jungle, Zameen (Water, Forest, and Land) and reinforces the spirit of Adivasidom.
On the occasion of World Indigenous Day 2025, we are proud to announce the Jaipal Julius Hanna Literary Award—an initiative to support and publish deserving Adivasi writers who often go unheard due to lack of access to publishers or exploitative publishing practices. Too often, publishers take manuscripts for free, charge authors for printing, or offer token royalties while sidelining the very voices they claim to promote. For emerging writers, even basic costs become a burden. This award aims to change that.
Submit yours work, if you have the original manuscript ready or can do it by September 15th, 2025.
