Yuva Puraskar is given each year to young writers for their outstanding works in the 24 languages, since 2011.
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. [1]
Year | Author | Work | Genre | References |
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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 | [2] |
2015 | Rajesh Vankar | Maalo | Short stories | |
2016 | Ankit Trivedi | Gazal Purvak | Poetry | |
2017 | Raam Mori | Mahotu | Short stories | |
2018 | Esha Dadawala | Janmaro | Poetry | [3] [4] |
2019 | Ajay Soni | Retino Manas | Short stories | |
2020 | Abhimanyu Acharya | Padchhayao Vacche | Short stories | |
2021 | Drashti Soni | A-Manas | Novel | [5] [6] [7] |
2022 | Bharat Kheni | Raja Ravi Varma | Biography | |
2023 | Sagar Shah (declined) | Get Together | Short Stories | [8] [9] |
2024 | Rinku Rathod | ...To Tame Raaji? | Poetry | [10] [11] [12] |