YUVA PURASKAR AWARDS - AWARDS
News: Sahitya Akademi
announces Yuva Puraskar, Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners for 2024
What's in the news?
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Ramesh Karthik Naik, a 26-year-old writer from the tribal thanda of
Vivek Nagar of Nizamabad district, recently received the prestigious Sahitya
Akademi Yuva Puraskar for Telugu.
Key takeaways:
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Naik's short story collection titled "Dhavlo" (Song of Lament,
2021) earned him the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, making him the first tribal
author from Telangana to receive this honor.
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar:
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The Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, commonly referred to as the Yuva
Puraskar, is a prestigious literary honor bestowed by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.
Inception:
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Instituted in 2011, the Yuva
Puraskar aims to recognize young writers of exceptional literary works in one
of the 24 major Indian languages.
Focus:
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It specifically targets writers
under the age of 35, acknowledging their talent and potential in the
literary field.
Recognition:
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The primary objective of the Yuva Puraskar is to encourage and promote
young writers, providing them with a platform to showcase their literary
prowess.
Financial Support:
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Recipients of the Yuva Puraskar are awarded a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, serving as a form of financial support to
further their literary endeavors.
Cash Prize:
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The Yuva Puraskar includes a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, intended to
recognize the recipients' contributions to literature and support their future
endeavors.
Copper Plaque:
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In addition to the cash prize, awardees are presented with an engraved
copper plaque, symbolizing their achievement and recognition by the literary
community.