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Scheme of Financial Assistance to Literary/Educational Institutions for Organizing Programs/Conferences

The scheme aims to encourage intellectual and cultural activities by providing financial support to institutions conducting seminars, workshops, symposiums, and literary programs.

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About This Scheme

The "Scheme of Financial Assistance to Literary/Educational Institutions for Organizing Programs/Conferences" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to provide grants to registered institutions for organizing events such as seminars, dialogues, conventions, workshops, and literary festivals. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, and financial assistance is disbursed based on actual expenses, subject to a maximum limit. Institutions must comply with language usage norms, use appropriate branding and logos, and submit reports and financial documentation after event completion. Events can be state-level, national, or international, and must involve recognized speakers, literary scholars, and culturally relevant topics.

Benefits

₹50.0K

Funding Assistance for Institutions:
    • Up to ₹50,000/- or 75% of the actual expenditure, whichever is lower, is provided for organizing approved literary or educational events.
Honorarium for Speakers:
    • An honorarium of up to ₹2,000/- per speaker can be paid to invited speakers participating in the event.
Note:
    • Any honorarium amount exceeding ₹2,000/- will not be reimbursed by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy and must be borne by the organizing institution.
    • Events must be reported with bills, photos, invitation cards, and video recordings.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    A registered literary or educational institution shall be eligible.

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    Only 2 programs can organize per year by the institution.

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    The program must be related to literature, education, or cultural discourse.

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    The institution must use the Gujarati language in all materials (alongside any other language).

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    The event must clearly acknowledge Gujarat Sahitya Academy through logos and name placement.

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    The program must involve a minimum 5 speakers.

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    All payments above ₹5,000/- must be made through banking channels only (RTGS/NEFT/Cheque).

Required Documents

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    Forwarding letter from the institution.
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    Approval letter from Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
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    Invitation card and banner.
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    Report of the event.
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    Certified utilization certificate by a CA.
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    Summary of expenses and original bills.
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    Photographs and video (in pen drive).
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    Bank statement and honorarium details.
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    Declaration on use of funds.
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    Attendance list and speaker details.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the official website during the application submission period.

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 AcademyJawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Sports & Culture

Data Sources