Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2024-25 Given to 106 Young Artists
Why in the news
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presented the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2024 and 2025 to 106 young artists at a ceremony in New Delhi on 19 October 2026.
Key facts
- Awarding body: Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Years covered: 2024 and 2025, given together.
- Fields: music, dance and drama, including folk and tribal forms and puppetry.
- Notable awardee: Inder Jeet, a self-taught folk singer from Doghari village in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, who revives traditional folk songs for young audiences.
Award at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 2006 |
| Age limit | Up to 40 years |
| Prize money | ₹25,000 |
| Other items | Tamrapatra (citation plaque) and Angavastram |
| Named after | Shehnai maestro and Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan |
About Sangeet Natak Akademi
The Sangeet Natak Akademi is India’s National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture. The Yuva Puraskar aims to recognise young talent early and encourage lifelong commitment to Indian performing arts.
Exam angle
- Award given by Sangeet Natak Akademi; instituted in 2006.
- Eligibility: artists up to 40 years of age.
- Ustad Bismillah Khan is linked with the shehnai and received the Bharat Ratna.