Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers
The scheme provides a cash award of ₹20,000/- to the top 10 writers from Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar communities converted to Christianity, with one additional spot for a writer from other communities.
About This Scheme
The “Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers” scheme by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, aimed at recognizing and promoting literary talent within the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, and Adi Dravidar Christian-converted communities. A total of 10 writers from these communities will be selected to receive a cash prize. Additionally, one writer from any other community will also be chosen.
Benefits
Cash Prize: ₹20,000/- to each of the selected writers (10 from Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities and one from other communities).
Recognition: Selected writers receive state recognition for their literary contributions.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
The beneficiary should be an unemployed writer.
The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Adi Dravidar converted to Christian community.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The scheme will be advertised in newspapers during April/May.
Step 2: Interested candidates must submit their literary works along with the required documents to the designated authority as mentioned in the advertisement.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Cash Prize: ₹20,000/- to each of the selected writers (10 from Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities and one from other communities).
Recognition: Selected writers receive state recognition for their literary contributions.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The scheme will be advertised in newspapers during April/May.
Step 2: Interested candidates must submit their literary works along with the required documents to the designated authority as mentioned in the advertisement.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers |
| Short Title | ATBW |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Caste/Category | Minority |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 25 May 2026
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