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Raja Rao Award
Literary award for persons in the South Asian Diaspora
The Raja Rao Award, in some sources the Raja Rao Award for Literature,[1][2][3][4] is a former literary award named in honour of expatriate Indian writer Raja Rao, and bestowed "to recognize writers and scholars who have made an outstanding contribution to the Literature and Culture of the South Asian Diaspora."[5][6][7][8] It has been described as "prestigious",[9][10] and "an important Indian literary prize".[3] It was bestowed by a jury upon seven recipients between its establishment in 2000 and its cessation in 2009.
The award was given annually from 2000 to 2004, after which it was given biennially, with one award being given for 2005-2006, and one being given for 2007-2008.
Establishment and course
The award was instituted by the Samvad India Foundation,[4][8][11