Yuva Puraskar 2017
September 30, 2016
About Yuva Puraskar
Yuva Puraskar 2017 by Sahitya Akademi under Ministry of Culture, Government of India has invited books from publishers and young Indian Authors up to 35 years of age. The book can be in any of the 24 languages recognized by Sahitya Akademi. The last date to submit the books is September 30, 2016. The book can be submitted at any of the Sahitya Akademi centre at Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata or Chennai.
- Yuva Puraskar is introduced by Sahitya Akademi to inspire young writers those who write books in the 24 Indian languages recognized by the Akademi. Yuva Puraskar was started in the year 2011, since then a total of 106 awards were given to young Indian Authors.
- The amount of Yuva Puraskar 2017 winner is Rs. 50,000.
The Author can submit their work in following categories or any other category
- Poetry
- Play
- Short Stories
- Novel
- Essays
- Criticism / Literary Criticism
- Non-Fiction
- Biography
List of Languages approved for Yuva Puruskar Award
The book written by the Indian Author must be in any of the 24 languages recognized by the Akademi as follows:
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Assamese |
Hindi |
Manipuri |
Santali |
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Bengali |
Kannada |
Marathi |
Sanskrit |
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Bodo |
Kashmiri |
Nepali |
Sindhi |
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Dogri |
Konkani |
Odia |
Tamil |
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English |
Maithili |
Punjabi |
Telugu |
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Gujarati |
Malayalam |
Rajasthani |
Urdu |
Yuva Puraskar Eligibility Criteria
| Gender | Both |
| Region | All India |
| Class/ Age | Authors upto 35 years of age |
| Details |
Non-Eligibility
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Yuva Puraskar Reward
There will be in all 24 winners that is one for each language.
Yuva Puraskar awards will be presented at a prestigious ceremony and each award will consist of Rs. 50,000, a plaque and a citation.
Type of Entries that have won the award from 2011-2016
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Type of Work |
Number of Awards |
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Poetry |
70 |
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Short Stories |
28 |
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Novel |
16 |
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Essays |
4 |
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Literary Criticism |
5 |
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Play |
3 |
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Biography |
2 |
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Non-Fiction |
1 |
Yuva Puraskar Application form and Process
The author/publisher can submit their work before September 30 at any of the below given center.
Yuva Puraskar- Submission of the Books
The books should be submitted along with the attested copy of the date of birth certificate. The entries can be submitted to any one of the following address:
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Head Office |
Secretary, Sahitya Akademi Phone: 011-23386626/27/28; Fax: 011-23382428 |
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Bangalore |
Regional Secretary Phone: 91-80-22245152, 22130870; Fax: 080-22121932 |
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Kolkata |
Regional Secretary Phone: (033)-2419-1683/ 2419-1706; Fax: 033-24191684 |
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Mumbai |
Regional Secretary Dadar (East), Mumbai-400014 Phone: 022-24135744, 24131948; Fax: 022-24147650 |
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Chennai |
Office Incharge, Sahitya Akademi Phone: 044-24311741, 24354815; Fax: 044-24311741 |
Yuva Puraskar Selection Process
The books written by the Author will be selected on the basis of recommendations made by the Jury consisting of 3 members each in the concerned language in accordance with the rules and other processes laid down for the purpose.
The Executive Board declares the Awards on the basis of a majority vote of the Jury according to the procedure.
Yuva Puruskar Winners
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YEAR |
Title of the Work |
Category of Work |
AUTHOR |
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ASSAMESE |
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2016 |
Zantadhari |
Novel |
Prarthana Saikia |
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2015 |
Akale Aso Kushale Aso |
Poetry |
Mridul Haloi |
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2014 |
Jahar–Mahar |
Short Stories |
Manika Devee |
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2013 |
Ashokastami |
Poetry |
Bijoy Sankar Barman |
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2012 |
Marangburu Amar Pita |
Poetry |
Kamal Kumar Tanti |
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2011 |
Anusilon |
Essays |
Arindam Borkataki |
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BENGALI |
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2016 |
Aparanha Downtown |
Poetry |
Raka Dasgupta |
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2015 |
Premer Size Battirish |
Poetry |
Sudip Chakraborty |
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2014 |
Mati (Earth) |
Poetry |
Abhimanyu Mahato |
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2013 |
Bouddho Lekhomala O Onyanyo Shraman |
Poetry |
Subhro Bandopadhyay |
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2012 |
Sammohan |
Short Stories |
Sadique Hossain |
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2011 |
Danaowla Manus |
Short Stories |
Binod Ghosal |
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BODO |
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2016 |
Khamflongnai Bubli |
Poetry |
Bijit Gayari |
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2015 |
Khwmsi Harni Alari |
Short Stories |
Leben Lal Mwshahary |
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2014 |
Thwinikhruibw Gwjasin Nwngni Gaba |
Poetry |
Shanti Basumatary |
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2013 |
Felengni Saogari (Novel) |
Novel |
Sansumwi Khungri Basumatary |
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2012 |
Mijingao Swmkhe Jwmwi (Novel) |
Novel |
Diganta Lawary |
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2011 |
Jeu Saharani Beduin |
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Jaishree Baro |
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DOGRI |
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2016 |
Kule Bhav (Poetry) |
Poetry |
Brham Dutt Magotra |
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2015 |
Mustakbil (Poetry) |
Poetry |
Sandeep 'Sufi' |
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2014 |
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NO AWARD |
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2013 |
Rough Copy (Poetry) |
Poetry |
Dheeraj Kesar 'Nikka' |
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2012 |
Do Kandhe (Poetry) |
Poetry |
Yash Raina |
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2011 |
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NO AWARD |
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ENGLISH |
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2016 |
Farthest Field An Indian Story Of The Second World War |
Biography |
Raghu Karnad |
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2015 |
The Mysterious Ailment of Rupi Baskey |
Novel |
Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar |
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2014 |
Windhorse |
Novel |
Kaushik Barua |
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2013 |
Boats On Land |
Short Stories |
Janice Pariat |
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2012 |
A Free Man |
Non Fiction |
Aman Sethi |
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2011 |
'My Name Is Gauhar Jaan!'–The Life And Times of A Musician |
Biography |
Vikram Sampath |
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GUJARATI |
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2016 |
Ghazalpurvak |
Poetry |
Ankit Trivedi |
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2015 |
Malo |
Short Stories |
Rajesh Vankar |
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2014 |
Savaar Laine |
Poetry |
Anil Chavda |
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2013 |
Dalkhithi Saav Chhutan |
Poetry |
Ashok Chavda 'Bedil' |
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2012 |
Pashyantini Pele Paar |
Poetry |
Jatush Joshi |
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2011 |
Antim Yuddha |
Play |
Dhwanil Parekh |
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HINDI |
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2016 |
Dark Horse - Ek Anakahi Dastan |
Novel |
Nilotpal Mrinal |
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2015 |
Haveli Sanatanpur |
Novel |
Indira Dangi |
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2014 |
Barish Mera Ghar Hai |
Poetry |
Kumar Anupam |
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2013 |
Kucch Boodhi Udaas Auratein |
Poetry |
Archana Bhensare |
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2012 |
Aadigram Upakhyan |
Novel |
Kunal Singh |
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2011 |
Kahte Hain Tab Shanshaah So Rahe The |
Poetry |
Uma Shankar Choudhary |
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KANNADA |
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2016 |
Zero Mathu Ondu |
Short Stories |
Vikrama Hatwara |
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2015 |
Mayakolahala |
Short Stories |
Mounesh Badiger |
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2014 |
Dhyanake Thaareekhina Hangilla (Poetry) |
Poetry |
Kavya Kadame |
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2013 |
Batavadeyagada Raseethi |
Poetry |
Lakkur Ananda |
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2012 |
Jangama Fakeerana Jolige |
Poetry |
Arif Raja |
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2011 |
Nelada Karuneya Dani (Poetry) |
Poetry |
Veeranna Madiwalara |
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KASHMIRI |
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2016 |
Zol Dith Sadras |
Criticism |
Aadil Mohi-ud-din |
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2014-15 |
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NO AWARD |
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2013 |
Vola Kael Ravay |
Poetry |
Saba Shaheen |
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2012 |
Gashe Malar |
Literary Criticism |
Farooq Shaheen |
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2011 |
Patte Leji Zoon Daras |
Poetry |
Nisar Azam |
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KONKANI |
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2016 |
Sulus |
Poetry |
Anwesha Arun Singbal |
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2015 |
Khany Geli Aaji |
Poetry |
Shrinisha Nayak |
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2014 |
Gauman |
Short Stories |
Naresh Chandra Naik |
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2013 |
Matyentle Gandh |
Poetry |
Yogini Borkar |
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2012 |
Muktamann |
Essays |
Naman Dhawasker Sawant |
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2011 |
Nirnay |
Short Stories |
Jofa Gonsalves |
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MAITHILI |
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2016 |
Je Kahi Nahi Saklahun |
Poetry |
Deep Narayan 'Vidyarthi' |
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2015 |
Pratiwadi Ham |
Poetry |
Narayan Jha |
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2014 |
Visdanti Varmal Kalak Rati |
Poetry |
Praveen Kashyap |
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2013 |
Ankura Rahal Sangharsh |
Poetry |
Dilip Kumar Jha 'Lootan' |
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2012 |
Etbe Taa Naih |
Poetry |
Arunabh Saurabh |
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2011 |
Hathat Parivartan |
Play |
Anand Kumar Jha |
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MALAYALAM |
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2016 |
Uppumazhayile Pachilakal |
Short Stories |
Surya Gopi |
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2015 |
Thonniyapoloru Puzha |
Poetry |
Aryambika |
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2014 |
Chumbanasabdatharavali |
Short Stories |
Indu Menon |
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2013 |
Vellarippadam |
Short Stories |
P.V. Shajikumar |
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2012 |
Parasparam |
Poetry |
Lopa R. |
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2011 |
Marana Vidyalayam |
Short Stories |
Susmesh Chandroth |
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MANIPURI |
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2016 |
Torbanduda |
Novel |
Chongtham Dipu Singh |
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2015 |
Mee Amasung Shaa |
Poetry |
Angom Sarita Devi |
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2014 |
Ngayonba Asheiba |
Poetry |
Wangthoi Khuman |
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2013 |
Lai Matha Shaari |
Poetry |
Akhom Yandibala Devi |
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2012 |
Shingnabagi Ka Amasung Dairy Gimapu |
Short Stories |
Ranjita Konthoujam |
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2011 |
Nongthangna Mutkhrabada |
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Devchand |
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MARATHI |
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2016 |
Blogchya Aarshapalyad |
Short Stories |
Manaswani Lata Ravindra |
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2015 |
Sen Saai Ves |
Poetry |
Veera Rathod |
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2014 |
Svatahala Faltu Samajnyachi Goshta |
Novel |
Avadhoot Dongre |
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2013 |
Dhoosar Zale Nasate Gav |
Poetry |
Ravi Korde |
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2012 |
Pani - Charo, Aaro Ityadi... |
Play |
Dharmakirti Sumant |
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2011 |
Bhuishastra |
Poetry |
Aishwarya Patekar |
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NEPALI |
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2016 |
Sancho Jastai Kathaharu |
Short Stories |
Sanjeev Chhetri |
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2015 |
Kriti-Kirti |
Literary Criticism |
Sapan Pradhan |
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2014 |
Paitalataltira |
Poetry |
Tika 'Bhai' |
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2013 |
Ghar |
Short Stories |
Suraj Dhadkan |
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2012 |
Ghauka Rang Haru |
Poetry |
Manoj Bogati |
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2011 |
Srijana Ra Abhista |
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Kamal Regmi |
|
ODIA |
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2016 |
Daaga |
Poetry |
Jnanee Debasish Mishra |
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2015 |
Manasanka |
Short Stories |
Sujit Kumar Panda |
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2014 |
Pidaparba |
Poetry |
Narendra Kumar Bhoi |
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2013 |
Dadan |
Short Stories |
Kshetrabasi Naik |
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2012 |
Bhirna Upabana |
Short Stories |
Srushthishree Naik |
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2011 |
Gaan |
Poetry |
Gayatribala Panda |
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PUNJABI |
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2016 |
Pani Utte Meenakari |
Poetry |
Ranjit Saranwali |
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2015 |
Aas Aje Bani Hai |
Short Stories |
Simran Dhaliwal |
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2014 |
Ikalla Nahin Hunda Banda |
Poetry |
Gagan Deep Sharma |
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2013 |
Toon Mainu Sirlekh De) |
Poetry |
Harpreet Kaur |
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2012 |
Teevian |
Novel |
Pargat Singh Satauj |
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2011 |
Amrit Vela |
Poetry |
Paramveer Singh |
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RAJASTHANI |
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2016 |
Rankhaar |
Poetry |
Jitendra Kumar Soni |
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2015 |
Sapna Sanjovati Heeran |
Poetry |
Ritupriya |
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2014 |
Chal Bhatooliya Ret Rama |
Poetry |
Raju Ram Bijarniyan 'Raj' |
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2013 |
Sanjeevanee |
Poetry |
Kumar Ajay |
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2012 |
Jad Bi Mandaban Baithun Chun Kavita |
Poetry |
Om Nagar |
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2011 |
Peer |
Short Stories |
Dula Ram Saharan |
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SANSKRIT |
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2016 |
Vanavaibhavam |
Poetry |
Bharat Bhusan Rath |
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2015 |
Samudre Buddhasya Netre |
Poetry |
Rushiraj Jani |
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2014 |
Samparkah |
Short Stories |
Paramba Shree Yogamaya |
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2013 |
Bharatabusanam |
Poetry |
Raj Kumar Mishra |
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2012 |
Udbahuvamanta |
Poetry |
Pravin Pandya |
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2011 |
Kavyakaveri |
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Paramanand Jha |
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SANTALI |
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2016 |
Dhunwa Otang Ag Kana |
Poetry |
Parimal Hansdah |
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2015 |
Bera Ahla |
Poetry |
Suchitra Hansda |
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2014 |
Namal |
Poetry |
Anpa Marndi |
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2013 |
Terang |
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Lalchand Saren |
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2012 |
Jala Dak |
Poetry |
Shyam Charan Tudu |
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2011 |
Jagron |
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Satilal Murmu |
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SINDHI |
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2016 |
Retilo Chitu |
Poetry |
Bharti Sadarangani |
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2015 |
Pinjraa |
Poetry |
Manoj Chawla 'Tanha' |
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2011-14 |
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NO AWARD |
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TAMIL |
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2016 |
Kaanakan |
Novel |
Lakshmi Saravana Kumar |
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2015 |
Parukkai |
Novel |
Veerapandiyan |
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2014 |
Kaalkal |
Novel |
R. Abhilash |
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2013 |
Messiyavukku Moondru Machangal |
Poetry |
Kathir Bharathi |
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2012 |
Thooppukkari |
Novel |
Malarvathi (E. Mary Flora) |
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2011 |
Sevalkattu |
Novel |
M. Thavasi |
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TELUGU |
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2016 |
Chittagang Viplava Vanitalu |
Short Stories |
Chaithanya Pingali |
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2015 |
Out of Coverage Area |
Short Stories |
Pasunoori Ravinder |
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2014 |
Seema Sahiti Swaram Sri Sadhana Patrika |
Essays |
Appireddy Harinath Reddy |
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2013 |
Pravahinche Padalu and Other Poems |
Poetry |
Manthri Krishna Mohan |
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2012 |
Jumma |
Short Stories |
Vempalli Sharaff |
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2011 |
Molokalapunnami |
Short Stories |
Vempalli Gangadhar |
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URDU |
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2016 |
Nagri Nagri Phira Musafir Devendra Satyarthi: Shakhsiyat Aur Aasaar |
Literary Criticism |
Abdus Sami |
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2015 |
Naqsh-E-Pa Hawaon Ke |
Poetry |
Ameer Imam |
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2014 |
Chikne Paat |
Poetry |
Iltefat Amjadi |
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2013 |
Takhleeq Takheel Aur Isteara ( |
Literary Criticism |
Moid Rasheedi |
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2012 |
Mani-E-Mazmoon (Essays) |
Essays |
Ghazanfar Iqbal |
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2011 |
Dhund Mein Amaan |
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Vishal Khullar |
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