Yuva Puraskar

Yuva Puraskar
Trophy for 2013 Yuva Puraskar in Gujarati language
Awarded forContributions to Indian literature
Sponsored bySahitya Akademi, Government of India
Reward(s)₹ 50,000
First awarded2011
Last awarded2022
Highlights
Total awarded13
WebsiteOfficial website

The Yuva Puraskar, also known as Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, is a literary honor in India which Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, annually confers on young writers of outstanding works in one of the 24 major Indian languages. Instituted in 2011, it recognises young writers under 35, with the aim of encouraging and promoting young writers. It comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.[1]

Lists of recipients by languages

References

  1. ^ "Some Sahitya Yuva Puraskar awardees 'condemn' intolerance". timesofindia-economictimes. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2016.[dead link‍]
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