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]

Yuva Puraskar
Trophy for 2013 Yuva Puraskar in Gujarati language
Awarded for	Contributions to Indian literature
Sponsored by	Sahitya Akademi, Government of India
Reward(s)	₹ 50,000
First awarded	2011
Last awarded	2022
Highlights
Total awarded	13
Website	Official website
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