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

Under the Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists, a grant is sanctioned to the writer for the publication of books that are considered rare for the development of arts. 60% of the total cost of the printing charges of 1000 copies or ₹15,000/- whichever is less is sanctioned as a grant.

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About This Scheme

The Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, the grant is sanctioned to the writer for the publication of books that are considered rare for the development of arts. 60% of the total cost of the printing charges of 1000 copies or ₹15,000/- whichever is less is sanctioned as a grant. he applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the Manram.

Benefits

₹15.0K

60% of the total cost of the printing charges of 1000 copies or ₹15,000/- whichever is less is sanctioned as a grant.

Number of Installments

The grant amount is disbursed in two instalments:

  • First Installment: 50% upon selection of the book by the Expert Committee.
  • Second Installment: 50% after the author submits 100 printed copies of the book along with an expenditure statement for verification.

*This grant is not given for reprint.

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 should lack sufficient financial resources to cover the publishing expenses of the rare books.

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    The book should have been considered rare for the development of arts

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    The submitted book should not have been published before.

Required Documents

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    3 Copies manuscript of the book to be published.
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    Quotations for printing (from three printing presses).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office Mandram and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.

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 Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority 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).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹15.0K

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Social welfare & EmpowermentSkills & Employment

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