List of Yuva Puraskar winners for Urdu


Yuva Puraskar is given each year to young writers for their outstanding works in the 24 languages, since 2011.

Recipients

Following is the list of recipients of Yuva Puraskar for their works written in Urdu. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.
YearAuthorWorkGenreReferences
2011Vishal KhullarDhund Mein Amaan
2012Ghazanfar IqbalMani-E-MazmoonEssays
2013Moid RasheediTakhleeq Takheel Aur IstearaLiterary Criticism
2014Iltefat AmjadiChikne PaatPoetry
2015Ameer ImamNaqsh-E-Pa Hawaon KePoetry
2016Abdus SamiNagri Nagri Phira Musafir Devendra Satyarthi: Shakhsiyat Aur AasaarLiterary Criticism
2017Rasheed Ashraf KhanMaulana Mohammed Husain Azad Aur Unka Shairi SafarBiography
2018Shahnaz RahmanNairang-E-JunoonShort Stories
2019Salman Abdus SamadLafzon Ka LahooNovel
2020Saquib FaridiMain Apni Baat Ka Mafhoom Dusra Chahun : Bani Ki Shairi ka MotaleaLiterary Criticism
2021Umar FarhatZameen ZaadPoetry
2022Maqsood AafaqueGiryahPoetry
2023Tauseef BareilviZahan ZaadShort Stories
2024Javed Amber MisbahiStepneyShort Stories
2025Neha RubabMazharul Haque: Thareek-e-Azadi-e-Hind: Hind Ka Faramosh Kardah QaaedNovel