Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025

• The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture to promote Indian classical and folk performing arts, is a prestigious honor for the country's young artists.

• For the year 2024-25, Acharya Shri Ranchhodlalji Goswami—a renowned scholar of *Haveli Sangeet* from Ahmedabad—has been honored with this award in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the preservation, promotion, and propagation of the *Haveli Sangeet* tradition of *Pushtimarg*.

• This honor stands as a testament to his dedication and devotion, as well as to the national-level recognition accorded to India's rich tradition of devotional music.

• The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar is presented annually to artists under the age of 40 who have demonstrated excellence in various fields of Indian performing arts.

• The objective of this award is to encourage emerging artists associated with music, dance, theatre, and other performing arts, and to provide national-level recognition for their talent.

• Recipients of the award are presented with a cash prize of ₹25,000, a citation, and an *Angavastram* (ceremonial stole).

• This honor plays a significant role in preserving India's cultural heritage and instilling new energy and inspiration in young artists.