Yuva Puraskar 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 Urdu. The award comprises a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 and an engraved copper plaque.[1]
| Year | Author | Work | Genre | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Vishal Khullar | Dhund Mein Amaan | ||
| 2012 | Ghazanfar Iqbal | Mani-E-Mazmoon | Essays | |
| 2013 | Moid Rasheedi | Takhleeq Takheel Aur Isteara | Literary Criticism | |
| 2014 | Iltefat Amjadi | Chikne Paat | Poetry | |
| 2015 | Ameer Imam | Naqsh-E-Pa Hawaon Ke | Poetry | |
| 2016 | Abdus Sami | Nagri Nagri Phira Musafir Devendra Satyarthi: Shakhsiyat Aur Aasaar | Literary Criticism | |
| 2017 | Rasheed Ashraf Khan | Maulana Mohammed Husain Azad Aur Unka Shairi Safar | Biography | |
| 2018 | Shahnaz Rahman | Nairang-E-Junoon | Short Stories | [2] |
| 2019 | Salman Abdus Samad | Lafzon Ka Lahoo | Novel | |
| 2020 | Saquib Faridi | Main Apni Baat Ka Mafhoom Dusra Chahun : Bani Ki Shairi ka Motalea | Literary Criticism | [3] |
| 2021 | Umar Farhat | Zameen Zaad | Poetry | [4][5][6] |
| 2022 | Maqsood Aafaque | Giryah | Poetry | |
| 2023 | Tauseef Bareilvi | Zahan Zaad | Short Stories | [7] |
| 2024 | Javed Amber Misbahi | Stepney | Short Stories | [8][9][10] |
