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AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme

AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to promote the use of 'Scheduled Regional Language' in Technical Education for creating knowledge base in local language.

Central Cash

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Education

Nodal department: Department Of Higher Education

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Technical Book Writing, Translation, Financial Support, Remuneration

Details

AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to promote the use of 'Scheduled Regional Language' in Technical Education for creating knowledge base in local language and to encourage creation of treasure of latest technical knowledge incorporating the newest developments by grant of financial support to the distinguished faculty/writers/translators.

Objectives:

To encourage, promote and support maximum number of writers to write and publish the technical subject books in Indian scheduled regional language including Hindi.

List of (12) Scheduled Regional Languages included in Technical Book Writing Scheme of AICTE:

  1. Hindi.
  2. Assamese.
  3. Bengali.
  4. Gujarati.
  5. Kannada.
  6. Malayalam.
  7. Marathi.
  8. Odia.
  9. Punjabi.
  10. Tamil.
  11. Telugu.
  12. Urdu.

Benefits

  • Maximum funding for translation work and for original Technical Book Writing (Funding will be shared in case of multiple authors) shall be limited to : 1. Original book writer for UG : ₹2 00 000/-1. Original book writer for Diploma : ₹1 50 000/-1. Reviewer for UG : ₹40 000/-1. Reviewer for Diploma : ₹30 000/-1. Translator for UG & Diploma: ₹1 00 000/-1. Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG & Diploma: ₹20 000/- (In case of an author & co-author for one book the amount will be split between the both)

Maximum funding for translation work and for original Technical Book Writing (Funding will be shared in case of multiple authors) shall be limited to :

  1. Original book writer for UG : ₹ 2,00,000/-1. Original book writer for Diploma : ₹ 1,50,000/-1. Reviewer for UG: ₹ 40,000/-1. Reviewer for Diploma: ₹ 30,000/-1. Translator for UG & Diploma: ₹ 1,00,000/-1. Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG & Diploma: ₹ 20,000/- (In case of an author & co-author for one book, the amount will be split between the both).

Eligibility

  • The Faculty- retired or working in AICTE approved institutions (Degree/Diploma/Pharmacy/Management/Architecture etc.) or researchers of suchinstitutions.
  • The proposed author(s) to be of reputed with command over the subject and the language chosen for writing.
  • The proposed author(s) should have a proven academic record of brilliance.
  • The proposed author(s) should have been recognized in the similar nature work earlier.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

  1. Kindly visit AICTE Website > Schemes > Staff Development Schemes > Technical Book Writing and Translation or visit https://www.aicteindia.org/schemes/staff-development-schemes1. Click and download the Application for Technical Book Writing and Translation.
  2. Fill in the required information.
  3. Verify that every page of the application form has signature and stamp of the Institute’s Head.
  4. Attach all the essential documents along with the filled application form.
  5. Kindly ensure all the information is correct and then send the Application form along with all the essential documents through registered post/ speed post to:

Prof. Dileep N Malkhede,

Adviser RIFD

All India Council for Technical Education,

Nelson Madela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme?
AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation scheme promotes the use of 'Scheduled Regional Language' in Technical Education for creating knowledge base in local language.
Who manages this scheme?
This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).
What is the benefits of the scheme?
Under this scheme, assistance is provided to the writers for translation work and for original technical book writing.
Who are eligible to apply?
The Faculty- retired or working in AICTE approved institutions (Degree/Diploma/Pharmacy/Management/Architecture etc.) or Researchersof such institutions are eligible to apply.
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The main objective of the scheme is to encourage, promote and support maximum number of writers to write and publish the technical subject books in Indian scheduled regional language including Hindi.
In case of an author and co-author for one book, how the grant will be processed?
In case of an author & co-author for one book, the amount will be split between the both.
What is the amount of assistance for Original book writer for UG?
The amount of assistance for the Original book writer for UG is ₹ 2,00,000/- each.
What is the amount of assistance for Original book writer for Diploma?
The amount of assistance for the Original book writer for the Diploma is ₹ 1,50,000/- each.
What is the amount of assistance for Reviewer for UG?
The amount of assistance for the Reviewer for UG is ₹ 40,000/- each.
What is the amount of assistance for the Reviewer for Diploma?
The amount of assistance for the Reviewer for the Diploma is ₹ 30,000/- each.
What is the amount of assistance for Translator for UG & Diploma?
The amount of assistance for the Translator for UG & Diploma ₹ 1,00,000/- each.
What is the amount of assistance for Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG & Diploma?
The amount of assistance for Reviewer of translated books in regional languages for UG & Diploma is ₹ 20,000/- each.

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