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Best Book Award

The scheme "Best Book Award" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote literary excellence by providing cash awards, certificates, and shields to authors of outstanding books published in Gujarat.

राज्य नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: गुजरात

नोडल विभाग: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

श्रेणियाँ: खेल और संस्कृति

उप-श्रेणियाँ: संस्कृति

लक्षित लाभार्थी: व्यक्तिगत

टैग: Book Prize, Literature Awards, Cultural Promotion

विवरण

The Best Book Award scheme by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, promotes high-quality literary creation and recognition of literary talent. It awards the best books published each calendar year in various languages through the Gujarat Sahitya Akademi. Under this scheme, the first prize includes ₹11,000 along with a certificate and shield; the second prize includes ₹7,000 with a certificate and shield; and the third prize includes ₹5,000, also with a certificate and shield. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Sahitya Akademi.

लाभ

  • Monetary Benefits:
  • First Prize: ₹11,000/-.- Second Prize: ₹7,000/-.- Third Prize: ₹5,000/-. Other Benefits:
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Commemorative Shield

Monetary Benefits:

  • First Prize: ₹11,000/-.- Second Prize: ₹7,000/-.- Third Prize: ₹5,000/-.

Other Benefits:

  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Commemorative Shield

पात्रता

  • The applicant should be an author.
  • The applicant’s book should have been published within the relevant calendar year.
  • The applicant’s book should be written in a language recognised by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.

Note:

  • Prizes are awarded to the best books in the respective language published by Cha Sahitya Academy every calendar year.
  • The scheme is applicable to Gujarat as well as across the country.

अपवर्जन


आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Online

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the official website during the application submission period.
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.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the below address of the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Contact Us:

Gujarat Sahitya Academy

Jawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.

Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656

Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com

स्पष्टीकरण

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What is the purpose of the "Best Book Award" scheme?
The purpose of the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme is to promote literary excellence by recognizing and rewarding the authors of outstanding books published in Gujarat, thereby encouraging creativity and high standards in literature. <br> <br>
Who implements the "Best Book Award" scheme ?
The implementation of the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme is undertaken by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, which is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the application process, reviewing submissions, and selecting the awardees. <br> <br>
What kind of recognition is given under the scheme?
Under the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme, authors whose books are selected receive monetary prizes along with certificates and commemorative shields as a token of appreciation and recognition of their literary contributions. <br> <br>
How much cash prize is awarded to the recipients?
The &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme offers a cash prize of ₹11,000 for the first prize winner, ₹7,000 for the second prize winner, and ₹5,000 for the third prize winner, in addition to a certificate and a shield for each awardee. <br> <br>
Who is eligible to apply for the "Best Book Award" scheme?
Any author whose book has been published in the calendar year under review and meets the literary criteria set by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy is eligible to apply under the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme, regardless of their gender, profession, or economic status. <br> <br>
Is the scheme restricted to authors residing in Gujarat only?
No, the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme is applicable to authors from across India; however, their submitted book must conform to the guidelines and language criteria set by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy. <br> <br>
Are books published in all Indian languages eligible for the award?
Books submitted under the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme should be written in languages recognized by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, and only those books that meet the specified language and literary quality standards will be considered for the award. <br> <br>
What is the frequency of the awards given under the "Best Book Award" scheme?
The awards under the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme are conferred annually and are based on the evaluation of books published during the previous calendar year. <br> <br>
How can an author apply for the "Best Book Award" scheme?
To apply under the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme, authors must fill out the prescribed application form available online, attach the required documents, and submit it to the Gujarat Sahitya Academy. <br> <br>
Is there any cost associated with applying for the "Best Book Award" scheme?
There is no application fee or cost involved in applying for the &quot;Best Book Award&quot; scheme, and both the application form and submission process are entirely free of charge.

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