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.
What you get
- 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.
Who can apply
- 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.
Who cannot apply
How to apply
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. <br>
Documents to carry
- Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).
- Caste certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal).
- A copy of the submitted literary work.
- Bank account details.
- Passport-size photographs.
- Any other documents (if required).
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. <br>