![]() ![]() Some notable Indian names that have won the Fukuoka Prize in the past include Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (Culture Prize, 2004), Professor Romila Thapar (Academic Prize, 1997), Historian Ramchandra Guha (Academic Prize, 2015) and A.R. Until now, 11 Indians have received the Fukuoka Prize. In its thirty-year history after its establishment in 1990, the award has been presented to 115 people from 28 countries. The award ceremony will be held virtually in September this year. Kishimoto was facilitated for her research on the socio-economic history of China during the Ming-Qing period and Yoon for familiarizing Thai people with Japanese culture. Sainath received the Grand Prize for this year, the Academic prize and the Culture prize for 2021 were awarded to Japanese scholar Mio Kishimoto and Thai writer-filmmaker Prabda Yoon, respectively. The Fukuoka Prize is presented across three categories: Academic Prize, Culture Prize, and Grand Prize. Sainath received the prize for his investigation of poor farming villages in India and for bringing forth the voices from the country’s rural population. ![]() The award is presented to individuals and organizations for their efforts in preserving Asian Culture. ![]() It was established by Japan’s Fukuoka city and its International Foundation. The Fukuoka Prize is one of Japan’s top awards open to everyone from Asian countries. Renowned Indian Journalist, Palagummi Sainath, has been awarded the Fukuoka Grand Prize in 2021. ![]()
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