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Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers

Tamil Nadu

This Tamil Nadu government scheme recognizes and rewards talented writers from marginalized communities. It provides cash awards to the best writers from Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar communities converted to Christianity, plus one writer from other communities. The scheme aims to promote literary talent and support writers financially while celebrating diverse voices in Tamil literature.

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Award of Puduvai Kalaimamani

Puducherry

The Award of Puduvai Kalaimamani is a recognition and award scheme run by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry. It honors and celebrates artists, authors, writers, and performers who have made significant contributions to Indian arts and culture. The scheme recognizes excellence across multiple art forms including literature, music, dance, drama, painting, sculpture, and folk arts.

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Pension Scheme for Elderly and Destitute Artists/Writers/Authors of Uttarakhand State

Uttarakhand

This is a pension scheme run by the Uttarakhand State Government to provide financial support to elderly artists, writers, and authors who have contributed to arts and literature but lack sufficient income. The scheme recognizes the valuable cultural contributions of these senior citizens and provides them with regular monthly pension assistance to help meet their basic living expenses.

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Nehru Child Literature Prize

Puducherry

The Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry launched the "Nehru Child Literature Prize" scheme for authors/writers. Financial assistance with a certificate will be provided for their contribution to children's literature books published in Tamil.

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Scheme to Provide Monthly Financial Assistance to Elderly and Eligible Writers

Gujarat

The scheme aims to support senior writers facing financial hardship by offering monthly assistance to those who have made notable contributions to Gujarati or associated language literature.

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Tiatr Script Writing Workshop

Goa

The scheme's objective is to enrich and promote the writing skills of Tiatr playwrights and to have a healthy and constructive discussion on various aspects of Tiatr script writing amongst the Tiatr writers, participating institutions and artistes. Lunch & refreshments are provided to participants.

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Tholkappiar Award

Puducherry

The scheme "Tholkappiar Award" was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to writers and authors for outstanding research publications in Tamil literature.

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National Award For Senior Citizens (vayoshreshtha Samman): Creative Art

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

The Vayoshreshtha Samman: Creative Art award is a national recognition program run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to honor senior citizens who have achieved acclaim in arts and culture. This award celebrates artists, musicians, dancers, writers, painters, and performers who have made significant contributions to literature, theatre, cinema, music, dance, visual arts, and other creative fields. The scheme recognizes those who continue to remain active and dedicated to their artistic pursuits well into their senior years.

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Promotion of Literature on Art & Culture of Local Authors/ Organization

Goa

The scheme "Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award" has been designed to encourage Goan writers to publish their literature on Art and Culture. The entire expenditure on printing and publishing the book is borne by Govt. by keeping the copyright of the publication.

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Scheme of Extending Grants for the Publication of Rare Books on Arts

Tamil Nadu

This scheme helps traditional artists and writers publish rare books about arts and culture. It provides financial grants to cover printing costs for books that promote artistic and cultural development. The scheme is managed at the state level in Tamil Nadu and supports the preservation and promotion of traditional arts through published literature.

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