Yuva Puraskar

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Yuva Puraskar
File:Yuva Puraskar copper plaque.jpg
Trophy for 2013 Yuva Puraskar in Gujarati language
Awarded forContributions to Indian literature
Sponsored bySahitya Akademi
Reward50,000
First award2011
Final award2025
Highlights
Total awarded360
WebsiteOfficial website

The Yuva Puraskar, also known as Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, is an annual literary award conferred by Sahitya Akademi on young writers of outstanding works in 24 Indian languages. Instituted in 2011, it recognises writers under 35, with the aim of encouraging and promoting young writers.[1]

The award comprises a cash prize of 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.[2] It is usually announced alongside Bal Sahitya Puraskar.[3]

Lists of recipients by languages

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Awards are presented to 24 individuals annually from the following languages:

References

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