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Awarding of Tamil Mamani, Telugu Ratna and Malayala Ratna

The Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry launched the Awarding of Tamil Mamani, Telugu Ratna and Malayala Ratna scheme with the aims to provide a cash award to the author/writer who have published books.

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About This Scheme

The Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry launched the Awarding of Tamil Mamani, Telugu Ratna and Malayala Ratna scheme aims to provide cash award of ₹75, 000/- to the author/writer who has published books of high reputed in poetry, prose, and research articles in literature and grammar in their respective languages.

Benefits

₹75.0K

Award amount:
  • Cash award : ₹75,000/-.
Number of Awards:
  • Tamil Mamani - 6 awards.
  • Malayala Ratna - 4 awards.
  • Telugu Ratna - 4 awards.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be an author/writer.

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    The applicant's age should be 60 years or above.

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    The author/writer should have published books of high repute in poetry, prose, and research articles in literature and grammar in their respective languages.

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    The applicant should participate in literary and research.

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    The applicant should not have been given any such award by other Government and Organisations like Universities etc.

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    The applicant should be a native of Puducherry or residence in Puducherry continuously for a period of 5 years.

Required Documents

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    Passport-size Photograph.
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    Birth Certificate.
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    Residence Certificate (issued by Revenue Authorities).
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    Any Other Document If Required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department of Art and Culture and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

OR

The interested applicant downloads the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the superintendent, Department of Art and Culture, No.1, Roman Roland Road, Puducherry 605 001.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the superintendent to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).