Vinda Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar (विंदा करंदीकर जीवन गौरव पुरस्कार ) is a lifetime achievement award conferred annually by the Department of Marathi Language, Government of Maharashtra.
It is given to a writer who has made a lasting and valuable contribution to Marathi literature.originally consisted of a citation and a cash award of ₹5 lakh (US$5,800).
It is named in honour of Marathi poet Govind Vinayak Karandikar.
The awards consists of a citation, memento and a cash award of ₹5 lakh (US$5,800).
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