<P> Over time, the Akademi has modified and expanded the conditions for the Translation Prizes . In 1992, the Akademi began to allow translations made in link languages to be eligible for the Awards, although it noted that translations made directly from the original language would always be preferred . In 1995, the Akademi also held that joint translations would be eligible, and in 1997, it dispensed with the process of advertising for nominations and replaced it with invitations for recommendations from advisory boards and Committee members . As of 2002, 264 prizes have been awarded to 266 translators . </P> <P> Named after the Ceylon Tamil writer Ananda Coomaraswamy, the fellowship was started in 1996 . It is given to scholars from Asian countries to spend 3 to 12 months in India to pursue a literary project . </P> <P> Named after Hindi writer Premchand, the fellowship was started in 2005 . It is given to persons of eminence in the field of Culture from SAARC countries . </P> <P> The Akademi has seen several instances of Awards being returned or declined as an act of protest . </P>

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