Yuva Puraskar is given each year to young writers for their outstanding works in the 24 languages, since 2011.
Recipients Following is the list of recipients of Yuva Puraskar for their works written in Gujarati. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque. Year Author Work Genre References 2011 Dhwanil Parekh Antim Yuddha Play 2012 Jatush Joshi Pashyantini Pele Paar Poetry 2013 Ashok Chavda Dalkhi Thi Saav Chhutan Poetry 2014 Anil Chavda Savaar Laine Poetry 2015 Rajesh Vankar Maalo Short stories 2016 Ankit Trivedi Gazal Purvak Poetry 2017 Raam Mori Mahotu Short stories 2018 Esha Dadawala Janmaro Poetry 2019 Ajay Soni Retino Manas Short stories 2020 Abhimanyu Acharya Padchhayao Vacche Short stories 2021 Drashti Soni A-Manas Novel 2022 Bharat Kheni Raja Ravi Varma Biography 2023 Sagar Shah (declined) Get Together Short Stories 2024 Rinku Rathod ...To Tame Raaji? Poetry 2025 Mayur Khavdu Narsinh Tekari Essays
See also
List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Gujarati List of Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize winners for Gujarati
References
External links Yuva Puraskar-Sahitya Akademi India - Official Website List of Yuva Puraskar Winners