Overview

• 23 writers under 35 were selected for the Yuva Puraskar representing 23 languages, with no award in Dogri this year.
• 24 authors received the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for notable contributions to children's literature across 24 Indian languages.
• English novelist Advait Kottary earned the Yuva Puraskar for Siddhartha: The Boy Who Became the Buddha, and Nitin Kushalappa MP claimed the Bal award for Dakshin: South Indian Myths and Fables Retold.
• Each award includes an engraved copper plaque and a cash prize of ₹50,000.
• The selections reflect Sahitya Akademi's commitment to promoting linguistic diversity and fostering emerging literary talent.