Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar

About Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar:

• It was first instituted in 2011.
• It is presented annually to best literary creations by the young writers of age 35 or below in all the 24 recognized languages.
• The Yuva Puraskar is conferred on eligible young writers for creative original works.
• It is the only Akademi award open for nominations by publishers and self-nominations by writers.
• The Yuva Puraskar comprises a plaque, shawl, citation and a cheque for Rupees Fifty Thousand (₹ 50,000).
• A posthumous publication is not eligible for Award.

Key points about the Sahitya Akademi

• It was formally inaugurated by the Government of India on 12 March 1954.
• Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, is the central institution for literary dialogue, publication and promotion in the country and the only institution that undertakes literary activities in 24 Indian languages, including English.
• Though set up by the Government, the Akademi functions as an autonomous organisation.
• It was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.