Indian literature
The Sahitya Akademi first launched "Indian Literature" in 1957 as an annual publication in English. In an editorial note published in the first issue, in October 1957, the editors noted that since the inception of the Sahitya Akademi in March 1954, there had been demands at every General Council meeting that a journal should be established to disseminate information about literary developments in India. The purpose of "Indian Literature," therefore, was initially established as a platform to help Indian writers and readers to become better acquainted with new literary works, particularly in translating and making accessible works of Indian literature. The editorial note also recorded that "Indian Literature" would document the work of the Sahitya Akademi. At the time of its launch, an annual subscription to "Indian Literature" cost Rs. 2.5.