History, Art & CultureSkim2025-06-18

Sahitya Akademi Announces 2025 Yuva and Bal Sahitya Puraskar

What Happened

The Sahitya Akademi announced the winners of the Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar for 2025 across various Indian languages on June 18, 2025. These awards recognize young writers under 35 and excellence in children's literature, respectively, with each winner receiving a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.

Why It Matters

The initiative strengthens India's linguistic diversity and preserves regional literary traditions by incentivizing young authors and promoting quality content for children.

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