Children's Literature Scheme

Promotion of production and publication of excellent original children's literature- Financial assistance scheme

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

Nodal department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Authors, Individuals

Tags: Children's Literature, Financial Assistance, Publication, Support, Cultural Activities, Youth, Sports, India

Details

The scheme aims to promote the production and publication of excellent original children's literature books as recommended by the Committee on National Book Policy. It provides financial assistance to authors for the publication of their works.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance of ₹5,000for books up to 64 pages
  • Financial assistance of ₹8,000for books exceeding 64 pages
  • Minimum page requirement is 48 pages
  • Financial assistance of ₹5,000 for books up to 64 pages
  • Financial assistance of ₹8,000 for books exceeding 64 pages
  • Minimum page requirement is 48 pages

Eligibility

All individuals are eligible to apply, regardless of gender, profession, education, or social and economic status.

Application Process

Online

  1. Visit the online application portal: Gujarat Sahitya Academy
  2. Fill out the application form online.
  3. Submit the application form both online and in hard copy.
  4. Required attachments include Aadhar Card and Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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