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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 Nehru Child Literature Prize is a scheme launched by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry to recognize and support authors and writers who create children's literature. The scheme provides financial assistance along with a certificate to acknowledge outstanding contributions to children's books published in Tamil. This initiative aims to promote quality children's literature and encourage creative writing in the Tamil language.

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State Reward to the Recipient of National Award

Goa

This scheme is run by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. It honors and supports local artists, musicians, dancers, and writers who have won national or international awards. The scheme gives a cash reward as appreciation for their achievements and to encourage more people to pursue arts and culture.

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Scheme to Provide Monthly Financial Assistance to Elderly and Eligible Writers

Gujarat

This Gujarat government scheme provides monthly financial assistance to elderly writers who have made significant contributions to Gujarati literature and related languages. It is designed to support senior authors facing financial hardship. The scheme recognizes and honors writers who have enriched Gujarati literary heritage while ensuring their financial security in their later years.

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Tiatr Script Writing Workshop

Goa

This is a workshop program run by the Government of Goa to help Tiatr playwrights improve their script writing skills. Tiatr is a traditional form of theatre popular in Goa. The workshop brings together writers, artists, and institutions to discuss and learn about different aspects of writing Tiatr scripts. Participants receive meals and refreshments during the workshop.

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Tholkappiar Award

Puducherry

The Tholkappiar Award is a recognition and financial assistance scheme launched by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry. It honours writers and authors who have produced outstanding research publications in Tamil literature. The scheme aims to promote Tamil literary scholarship and support talented authors in continuing their scholarly work.

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Scheme of Financial Assistance for Publication of Manuscripts/Research Journals

Puducherry

This scheme, run by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry, provides financial help to authors and researchers who want to publish their manuscripts or research journals. It aims to support writers and scholars in sharing their work with the public. The scheme encourages literary and academic publishing in Puducherry.

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Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize

Puducherry

The Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize is a recognition and financial award scheme launched by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry. It honors and supports Tamil authors who create outstanding works in novels, short stories, drama, poems, and prose. The scheme aims to promote Tamil literature and encourage writers in the union territory.

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