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Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers

The scheme provides a cash award of ₹20,000/- to the top 10 writers from Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar communities converted to Christianity, with one additional spot for a writer from other communities.

State Composite

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Nodal department: Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department

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: Tribal Welfare, Writers, Cash Award, Unemployment

Details

The “Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers” scheme by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aimed at recognizing and promoting literary talent within the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Christian-converted communities. A total of 10 writers from these communities will be selected to receive a cash prize. Additionally, one writer from any other community will also be chosen.

Benefits

  • - Cash Prize: ₹20,000/- to each of the selected writers (10 from Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities and one from other communities). - Recognition: Selected writers receive state recognition for their literary contributions
  • Cash Prize: ₹20,000/- to each of the selected writers (10 from Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities and one from other communities). - Recognition: Selected writers receive state recognition for their literary contributions.

Eligibility

  • The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
  • The beneficiary should be an unemployed writer.
  • The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar converted to Christian community.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The scheme will be advertised in newspapers during April/May.
Step 2: Interested candidates must submit their literary works along with the required documents to the designated authority as mentioned in the advertisement.

Clarifications

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

What is the purpose of the “Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers” scheme?
The scheme provides a cash award of ₹20,000/- to the top 10 writers from Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar communities converted to Christianity, with one additional spot for a writer from other communities.
Who can apply for this award?
Writers from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar Christian-converted communities are eligible to apply. Additionally, one writer from any other community will be selected.
What is the award amount?
The award amount is ₹20,000/- for each selected writer.
How many writers will be selected?
A total of 10 writers from the specified communities and one writer from another community will be selected.
What is the age limit for applicants?
There is no specified age limit for this scheme.
Is there an income criterion for eligibility?
There is no income limit required for this scheme.
When will the scheme be announced?
The scheme will be announced every year in leading newspapers during April and May.
What types of literary works are accepted?
Original literary works in any genre are accepted for submission.
How should the literary works be submitted?
Applicants must follow the submission guidelines provided in the newspaper announcements.
Can writers from other communities apply?
Yes, one spot is reserved for a writer from a community other than Adi Dravidar or Tribal.
What documents are required for submission?
Applicants are required to submit proof of community, proof of residence, proof of identity, and the literary work.
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee required to participate.
Where can more information about the scheme be found?
Detailed information will be published in leading newspapers and can also be obtained from the designated state welfare offices during the scheme's announcement period.

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