Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
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Awarded forYoung outstanding practitioners in the fields of music, dance and drama in India
Sponsored bySangeet Natak Akademi
Established2006
First award2006
| Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Young outstanding practitioners in the fields of music, dance and drama in India |
| Sponsored by | Sangeet Natak Akademi |
| Established | 2006 |
| First award | 2006 |
| Final award | 2023 |
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar is an annual Indian award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to outstanding artists under 40 who have demonstrated talent in the fields of music, dance and drama. The award is intended to provide national recognition to the artists in the early years of their careers. Every year up to 33 artists are selected. Award winners receive a prize of ₹25,000 (US$300). The award has been conferred since 2006.[1][2][non-primary source needed]