Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature

What is Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature?

The scheme aims to financially support new writers in the Gujarati language who wish to publish original works of creative and literary merit.

Benefit

> **Financial Assistance:** - **For manuscripts with up to 112 pages:** Up to ₹10,000/-.- **For manuscripts exceeding 112 pages:** Up to ₹15,000/-. > **Printing Size Guidelines:** - **For “Crown” size:** ₹2,100/- (paperback), ₹2,200/- (hardcover).- **For “Demy” size:** ₹2,300/- (paperback), ₹2,500/- (hardcover).- **For “Double Crown” size:** ₹2,700/- (paperback), ₹2,800/- (hardcover). > **Note:** The lower of the printing cost or the above ceiling will be granted as assistance.

Level

State — Gujarat

Ministry / Dept.

Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- The applicant must be a first-time writer in the Gujarati language and literature. - The manuscript must be an original literary work such as a novel, play, essay, poetry collection, or autobiography. - The manuscript must not be edited work or related to non-literary subjects. - The applicant mus

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Benefits

> **Financial Assistance:** - **For manuscripts with up to 112 pages:** Up to ₹10,000/-.- **For manuscripts exceeding 112 pages:** Up to ₹15,000/-. > **Printing Size Guidelines:** - **For “Crown” size:** ₹2,100/- (paperback), ₹2,200/- (hardcover).- **For “Demy” size:** ₹2,300/- (paperback), ₹2,500/- (hardcover).- **For “Double Crown” size:** ₹2,700/- (paperback), ₹2,800/- (hardcover). > **Note:** The lower of the printing cost or the above ceiling will be granted as assistance.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the online application form page. Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents. Step 3: Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha. Step 4: Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application process. Contact Us: Gujarat Sahitya Academy Jawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010. Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656 Email: [email protected]

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.