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{{Infobox person
|title=Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan [[File:verified.png|alt=Verified badge]]
|image= File:Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan.jpeg
|born=16 September 1986
|birthplace=Phaltan, Satara district, Maharashtra, India
|profession=Poet
|language=Marathi
|nationality=Indian
|notableworks=''Don Shabd'', ''Tujha Veda''
|awards= * Balshastri Jambhekar Award, 
* Kavyaratna Puraskar, 
* Sahitya Ratna Puraskar, 
* Swadeshi Bharat Puraskar, 
* BARTI Special Award
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'''Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan''' (born 16 September 1986) is an Indian poet who writes primarily in the Marathi language. He is recognized for his literary contributions, particularly in contemporary Marathi poetry, and is often referred to as a "Yuva Kavi" (young poet). Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan is based in Phaltan, located in the Satara district of Maharashtra.

=='''Early Life and Education'''==
Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan was born on 16 September 1986 in Phaltan, Maharashtra. His interest in literature developed at a young age, leading him to actively participate in literary and cultural events throughout his academic and professional life.

=='''Literary Career'''==
Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan's debut poetry collection, ''Don Shabd'', was published in 2007. The book includes forewords by former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Babasaheb Bhosle, and former Vice-Chancellor of Marathwada University, Principal Dr. Shivajirao Bhosle.

Two subsequent poetry collections, titled ''Bal'' and ''Tujha Veda'', are currently awaiting publication. ''Bal'' features a foreword by journalist and labor leader Nagesh Bhai Sawant, and has received acknowledgments from various public figures, including former Education Minister of Maharashtra Vinod Tawde, former Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, and Member of Parliament Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan's poem ''Tujha Veda'' gained critical acclaim and was specially recognized during the 94th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan.

He has also composed a campaign song for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and a commemorative poem dedicated to Shrimant Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, former Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council and current Member of the Legislative Assembly.

=='''Public Engagements'''==
Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan has been a regular participant in various literary forums, including ''Kavi Sammelans'' (poetry gatherings) and ''Sahitya Sammelans'' (literary conventions), where he has also served as a presiding figure. He was the president of the first ''Yuva Spandan Sahitya Sammelan'' and presided over the poetry session at the ''Samvidhan Sahitya Sammelan'' in 2021. He has been a special invitee to the ''Shivar Sahitya Sammelan'' organized by the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad on multiple occasions.

He has held the position of district president of a journalist organization for five consecutive years. Notably, he marks his birthday each year by organizing a one-day poetry gathering at an Ashram school, reflecting his commitment to literature and social outreach.

His Marathi song ''Preetiche Dukh'' has been officially released and is slated for distribution across major digital music platforms.

=='''Recognition and Awards'''==
Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of his literary work, including:

* '''Balshastri Jambhekar Award''' (Special Recognition)  
* '''Kavyaratna Puraskar''' from Managanga Sahitya Parishad  
* '''Sahitya Ratna Puraskar''' from the Rashtriya Bahujan Sangh  
* '''Swadeshi Bharat Puraskar''' from Swadeshi Bharat organization  
* '''Special Award''' from the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI)

He was also felicitated during the 94th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan. The title of ''Yuva Kavi'' was formally conferred upon him by the Sahityapremi Sevabhavi Foundation, a designation he was already popularly associated with online.

=='''Selected Works'''==
Yuva Kavi Avinash Chavan's notable poems include:

* ''Tujha Veda'' (तुझा वेडा)  
* ''Uttar Tu'' (उत्तर तू)  
* ''Tu'' (तू)  
* ''Kaljatala Dev'' (काळजातला देव)  
* ''Mi Ajuni Tujhach Aahe'' (मी अजुनी तुझाच आहे)  
* ''Umal'' (उमाळ)  
* ''Preetiche Dukh'' (प्रीतीचे दुःख)  
* ''Shwasanche Turung'' (श्वासांचे तुरुंग)