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Prakashan Sahayata Yojana

The scheme aims to support original literary/research work related to tribal communities. Authors are provided financial assistance of ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 for publication.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Prakashan Sahayata Yojana" was launched by the Department of Tribal Area Development, Government of Rajasthan in year 2000. It aims to promote and support original literary and research work related to tribal communities by offering publication assistance. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to scheduled tribe authors for publishing their original literature / manuscripts / research work with reputed publishers. This scheme encourages documenting and disseminating tribal knowledge, culture, and issues by supporting tribal scholars and writers.

Benefits

₹6.0K

Monetary Assistance:
  • Authors of original manuscripts or research work related to tribal subjects receive financial support ranging from ₹6,000/- to ₹12,000/- for publication through reputed publishers.

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 native of Rajasthan.

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    The applicant should be an author and belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.

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    The manuscript/research work/literature should be related to Scheduled Tribes and should be an original creation by the author.

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    The manuscript should be unpublished and original in nature.

Required Documents

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    Affidavit Declaring the Work is Original (on Stamp Paper)
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    Quotation from the Publication House for Publishing Charges
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    Caste Certificate
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    Manuscript Copy for Review (if required by the institute)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should write the application on plain paper.

Step 2: Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required) along with the application.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the Director, Manikya Lal Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udiapur, Rajasthan.

Note:
  • Attach the original manuscript and an affidavit declaring the originality of the work.
  • Obtain a quotation from a publication house for publication assistance.