Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, Bhubaneswar, has launched the SOA Yuva Sahitya Puraskar 2025 to recognize and encourage outstanding young Odia writers. This prestigious award aims to celebrate creative promise across genres like poetry, fiction, drama and literary criticism ¹.
Key Details-
Eligibility: Odia authors aged 40 years or younger as of January 1, 2025.
- Award: ₹1,00,000 cash prize, citation and shawl.
- Submission: Two book copies plus self-attested age proof (Aadhaar, passport, driving license, voter ID); publishers must include age affidavit.
- Deadline: October 7, 2025.
- Contact: Professor & Head, PPRACHIN, SOA University, Bhubaneswar-30.
ObjectiveSOA Yuva Sahitya Puraskar nurtures young Odia literary voices, promoting Odia literature's growth and recognizing emerging talent.
ContextThis initiative reflects SOA University's commitment to fostering Odia language and literature, complementing national awards like Sahitya Akademi's Yuva Puraskar honoring young writers.