Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature
Gujarat Sahitya Academy provides grants to first-time Gujarati language authors to help cover printing costs for original literary works such as novels, poetry, essays, and plays. The grant covers up to Rs. 15,000 toward printing, removing the financial barrier for debut writers. Apply online at gujaratsahityaacademy.com.
About This Scheme
Gujarat Sahitya Academy provides grants to first-time Gujarati language authors to help cover printing costs for original literary works such as novels, poetry, essays, and plays. The grant covers up to Rs. 15,000 toward printing, removing the financial barrier for debut writers. Apply online at gujaratsahityaacademy.com.
Full official description
The "Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature" has been designed to encourage first-time authors who lack financial means to publish original and high-quality creative works in the Gujarati language. Administered by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, the scheme provides grants to cover partial printing costs for eligible manuscripts. Works eligible for assistance include novels, short stories, essays, poetry, and plays that promote cultural awareness, national unity, and intellectual development. The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and reviewed positively by expert evaluators.
Benefits
- Up to Rs. 10,000 for manuscripts up to 112 pages.
- Up to Rs. 15,000 for manuscripts exceeding 112 pages.
- The lower of actual printing cost or the ceiling amount is reimbursed.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a first-time writer in the Gujarati language (debut author only).
- The manuscript must be an original literary work: novel, play, essay, poetry collection, or autobiography.
- Edited works or non-literary content are not eligible.
- Must not have received more than five grants from any language academy affiliated with Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
- Manuscript must be typed, bound, paginated, and submitted in two copies.
- Only one application per financial year is allowed per author.
How to Apply
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the online application form page. 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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the "Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature"?
The purpose of the "Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature" is to provide financial support to emerging Gujarati writers who wish to publish their first original literary work but are unable to afford printing costs due to financial constraints.
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Under the "Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature", only new writers of the Gujarati language who are publishing their first book of original literary content are eligible to apply for financial assistance.
What kinds of literary works are eligible for financial assistance?
Only original creative works in Gujarati such as novels, short stories, essays, plays, poetry collections, and autobiographies are eligible for financial assistance under this scheme, while edited compilations or non-literary books are not considered.
What is the maximum financial assistance available under the scheme?
The maximum financial assistance provided under the "Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature" is ₹10,000 for manuscripts up to 112 pages and ₹15,000 for those exceeding 112 pages, subject to the Academy's standard cost norms.
Can a writer apply more than once under this scheme in the same financial year?
No, a writer can apply only once in a financial year under the "Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature" and must not submit multiple applications.
Are writers who have received financial assistance before eligible to apply again?
Writers who have already received financial assistance five or more times under any scheme of the Gujarat Sahitya Academy or its affiliated academies in other languages are not eligible to apply again under this scheme.
What format should the manuscript be submitted in?
The manuscript must be submitted in two hard-bound, typed copies with proper pagination, clearly labeled with the author’s name, address, mobile number, and the title, and should not be submitted with loose pages or incomplete formatting.
Can the author make changes to the manuscript after submission?
No, the author cannot make any changes to the manuscript, including its title, content, or formatting, after submission unless they receive written permission from the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
How is the final decision regarding financial assistance made?
The final decision under the "Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature" is made after the manuscript is reviewed by expert evaluators, and only those manuscripts deemed of high literary merit are approved.
What is the requirement for acknowledging the Academy’s support in the printed book?
The printed book must clearly state “Published with financial assistance from Gujarat Sahitya Academy” along with the Academy’s logo on the back cover and the inside front matter of the book.
Can the grant amount be transferred to a publisher or a third party?
No, the financial assistance granted under this scheme is non-transferable and cannot be redirected to any private publisher or third-party organization under any circumstance.
How many copies of the book need to be submitted to the Academy?
After publishing, the writer is required to submit 15 printed copies of the book free of cost to the Gujarat Sahitya Academy along with the original printing bills and approval documents.
Within what time frame must the book be published after receiving approval?
The approved manuscript must be printed and submitted within one year of the grant approval under the "Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature".
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Duly filled application form.
- Bio-data of the writer.
- Soft + hard copy of the manuscript.
- A signed declaration of originality.
- Bank details of the applicant.
- Aadhaar or ID proof.