- The award is conferred upon 106 young artists for their contributions to performing arts for the years 2024 and 2025.
- It has been awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi in the ceremony held in New Delhi.
- Objective: To recognise and encourage young artists who contribute to India’s performing arts and cultural heritage.
| Notable awardees: Akram Khan Behrupiya (Rajasthan): Folk Dance. Manisha Srivastava (Bihar): Folk Music. Hito Kiho (Nagaland): Choir Music. Subhashree Swain: Chhau Dance. Ghanshyam Sahu: Playwriting. |