Surguja's Amit Yadav, 26, Honored with Yuva Ratna Award for Literary Excellence

• Amit Yadav, a 26-year-old author from Surguja, received the Chhattisgarh government's Yuva Ratna Award for his significant contributions to literature.
• He began his writing journey in 2017 while in 12th grade and has since authored three books: AK Unkahe Alfaz, Amit Hidden Words, and Main Tumhein Janta Hoon.
• Despite financial struggles, Amit traveled overnight in a general coach with his father to receive the award from the Chief Minister.
• His father works night duty under the Jal Jeevan Mission, and Amit himself works for a private NGO, balancing his passion for writing with his job.
• Amit writes primarily at night, turning his feelings into words, and is currently working on his fourth book, a collection of stories.

Why It Matters: Amit Yadav's dedication to literature, despite personal challenges, earned him state recognition and inspires youth.