Yuva Puraskar

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]

Awarded forContributions to Indian literature

Sponsored bySahitya Akademi

Reward₹50,000

First award2011

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Yuva Puraskar
Trophy for 2013 Yuva Puraskar in Gujarati language
Awarded for	Contributions to Indian literature
Sponsored by	Sahitya Akademi
Reward	₹50,000
First award	2011
Final award	2025
Highlights
Total awarded	360
Website	Official website
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The award comprises a cash prize of ₹50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.^[2] It is usually announced alongside Bal Sahitya Puraskar.^[3]