Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025: Yuva Puraskar & Bal Sahitya Puraskar Winners

Discover the complete details of the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025, including the Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar winners, their works, award significance, and the impact on Indian literature.

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The Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, has announced the winners of the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025, including the Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar. These prestigious literary honors recognize exceptional contributions to Indian literature in 24 languages, celebrating diversity, creativity, and the promotion of Indian linguistic heritage.

The awards are presented annually to authors whose literary works exemplify outstanding merit and relevance. This year’s selection reflects a rich tapestry of genres—from poetry and novels to short stories and criticism—highlighting both emerging and established voices.

Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025

The Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 recognize outstanding literary works in 24 Indian languages, honoring authors for their exceptional contributions to literature. This year, the awards include the Main Sahitya Akademi Award, the Yuva Puraskar for writers under 35, and the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for children’s literature. Notable winners include Suprakash Bhuyan (Assamese), Glynis Dias (Konkani), and Nayana Adarkar (Bal Sahitya). Each recipient receives a copper plaque and a cash prize—₹1,00,000 for the main award and ₹50,000 for Yuva and Bal Puraskar. These awards promote linguistic diversity, literary excellence, and cultural preservation across India’s literary landscape.

Category	Details
Total Languages Recognized	24
Award Categories	– Main Sahitya Akademi Award – Yuva Puraskar (Young Writers) – Bal Sahitya Puraskar (Children’s Literature)
Award Components	– Cash Prize: ₹1,00,000 (Main Award) ₹50,000 (Yuva & Bal Awards) – Engraved Copper Plaque – Ceremonial Recognition

Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025 – Complete Winners List

The Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025 honors 23 talented young authors under the age of 35 for their outstanding literary contributions in various Indian languages. These emerging writers have been recognized for their impactful works across genres like poetry, novels, short stories, and criticism. Below is the complete list of Yuva Puraskar 2025 winners by language and genre.

S.No	Language	Book Title (Genre)	Awardee’s Name
1	Assamese	Kushiyarama (Short Stories)	Supraksam Bhuyan
2	Bengali	Ekadha Chinish Toliami (Poetry)	Sudeshna Moitra
3	Bodo	Ang Aisu (Poetry)	Amar Khungur Boro
4	English	Siddhartha – The Boy Who Became the Buddha (Novel)	Advait Kolarkar
5	Gujarati	Naranch Tekari (Essays)	Mayur Kharadi
6	Hindi	Phir Ugna (Poetry)	Parvesh Yadav
7	Kannada	Paccheya Jagat (Criticism)	R. Deepkumar
8	Kashmiri	Harfas Harfas Zaagi (Criticism)	Saiba Sehar
9	Konkani	Gaavgaamhas (Short Stories)	Glynis Dias
10	Maithili	Banaras Aa Hum (Poetry)	Neha Jha Maini
11	Malayalam	Ram Oru Anandhi (Novel)	Akhil P. Dharmajan
12	Manipuri	Khoyum Nongdan Coy (Epic)	A. K. Jiten
13	Marathi	Khel Khel Dukhana Dele (Novel)	Pradeep Kokane
14	Nepali	Junko Aansu (Poetry)	Subash Thakuri
15	Odia	Kademsabana (Short Stories)	Subrat Kumar Senapati
16	Punjabi	Girka Hostel (Poetry)	Mandeep Aulakh
17	Rajasthani	Ankhs ni sangmat (Poetry)	Poonam Chand Godara
18	Sanskrit	Panchbhautikshahol-swavasyam (vedantdarshanhsaraviseshathe) (Criticism)	Dhiresna Kumar Pandey
19	Santali	Ara Sajo te (Poetry)	Fagui Baaskey
20	Sindhi	Pandhyado (Poetry)	Manjham Bachani
21	Tamil	Kuttaaru Kuthuvi (Short Stories)	Latarhinhar
22	Telugu	Maralawatha (Novel)	Prasad Suri
23	Urdu	Maulard Haqeqat, Thereek-e-Azadi, or Hindi Jihad Ka Farmonsuti Kardah Qasaid (Novel)	Neetu Rubabi

Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025: Literature for Children

The Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 celebrates authors who have enriched children’s literature in Indian languages. A total of 24 authors were awarded for their engaging, thoughtful, and culturally significant works aimed at young readers.

Language	Book Title	Author	Genre
Assamese	Mainahantar Padya	Surendra Mohan Das	Poetry for Children
Bodo	Khanthi Boson Aaro Akhu Danay	Binay Kumar Brahma	Short Stories
Konkani	Belabaicho Shankar Aani Haer Kanyo	Nayana Adarkar	Children’s Stories
Marathi	Chhan Chhan Gaani Ani Goshti	Madhavi Gokhale	Poems & Stories
Tamil	Sirippu Siruvar Neram	J. Nandakumar	Humorous Essays

Award Structure & Ceremonial Details

Category	Cash Prize	Recognition	Ceremony
Main Sahitya Akademi Award	₹1,00,000	Copper Plaque & Citation	Scheduled Later
Yuva Puraskar	₹50,000	Copper Plaque & Citation	Scheduled Later
Bal Sahitya Puraskar	₹50,000	Copper Plaque & Citation	Scheduled Later

The Selection Process and Jury

The selection of winners across categories is carried out by expert juries comprising eminent writers, scholars, and critics proficient in the respective languages. The process involves:

Careful evaluation of published works from the previous year(s)
Transparent discussions, voting, and recommendations based on literary merit
Consideration of originality, contribution to language, and thematic depth

Impact of Sahitya Akademi Awards on Indian Literature

Preserving Language Diversity: The awards promote literary works in both widely spoken and lesser-known languages, safeguarding India’s linguistic richness.
Encouraging Emerging Talent: The Yuva Puraskar motivates young writers to contribute meaningfully, bridging traditional and contemporary literary styles.
Fostering Children’s Literature: Bal Sahitya Puraskar strengthens the ecosystem for quality literature for children, nurturing reading habits early.
Cultural and Social Influence: Award-winning books often spark discussions on societal issues, history, and culture, enriching the intellectual fabric of the nation.