Consider the following statements: Jnanpith Awards

Consider the following statements:

Jnanpith Awards are India’s highest literary awards
The First Jnanpith Award winner was a Malyalee
A trust founded by Hindustan Times publishers had established the Jnanpith Awards

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 1 & 2 are correct
[C] All 1, 2 & 3 are correct
[D] None of them is correct