Yuva Puraskar relates to books published by an author of the age of 35 and below as on 1 January of the year of the award. [1] It is given each year to young writers for their outstanding works in the 24 languages, since 2011.
Yuva Puraskar relates to books published by an author of the age of 35 and below as on 1 January of the year of the award. [1] It 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 Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language). The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque. [2]
| Year | Author | Work | Type of Work | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Debachand | Nongthangna Mutkhrabada | Short Stories | |
| 2012 | Ranjita Konthoujam | Shingnabagi Ka Amasung Dairy Gimapu | Short Stories | |
| 2013 | Akhom Yandibala Devi | Lai Matha Shaari | Poetry | |
| 2014 | Wangthoi Khuman | Ngayonba Asheiba | Poetry | [3] |
| 2015 | Angom Sarita Devi | Mee Amashung Shaa | Poetry | |
| 2016 | Chongtham Dipu Singh | Torbanduda | Novel | |
| 2017 | Kh. Krishnamohan Singha | Kellaba Unagi Eshei | Poetry | [4] |
| 2018 | Tongbram Amarjit Singh | Loubukki Manam | Poetry | [5] [6] |
| 2019 | Jiten Oinamba | Canvasta Tarakpa Pirangna | Poetry | [7] |
| 2020 | Rameshwar Sharongbam | Kairaba Chaphu Machet | Poetry | [8] [9] |
| 2021 | Lenin Khumancha | Matamgee Manglan | Poetry | [10] [11] [12] |
| 2022 | Sonia Khundrakpam | Loiyumba | Novel | |
| 2023 | Parshuram Thingnam | Matamgi Sheireng 37 | Poetry | |
| 2024 | Waikhom Chingkheinganba | Ashiba Turel | Poetry | [13] [14] [15] |
