Sahitya Akademi

• The Sahitya Akademi was formally inaugurated by the Government of India on 12 March 1954.
• It was registered as a society on 7 January 1956, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• only institution that undertakes literary activities in 24 Indian languages, including English.
• The Head Office of the Sahitya Akademi is housed in Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi. This elegant building was constructed in 1961 to commemorate the birth centenary of Raindranath Tagore, and houses all the three National Akademies, namely, the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the Lalit Kala Akademi and the Sahitya Akademi.

Source:http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/