Best Book Award
The scheme “Best Book Award” by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote literary excellence by providing cash awards, certificates, and shields to authors of outstanding books published in Gujarat.
About This Scheme
The Best Book Award scheme by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, promotes high-quality literary creation and recognition of literary talent. It awards the best books published each calendar year in various languages through the Gujarat Sahitya Akademi. Under this scheme, the first prize includes ₹11,000 along with a certificate and shield; the second prize includes ₹7,000 with a certificate and shield; and the third prize includes ₹5,000, also with a certificate and shield. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat Sahitya Akademi.
Benefits
Monetary Benefits:
First Prize: ₹11,000/-.
Second Prize: ₹7,000/-.
Third Prize: ₹5,000/-.
Other Benefits:
Certificate of Achievement
Commemorative Shield
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an author.
The applicant’s book should have been published within the relevant calendar year.
The applicant’s book should be written in a language recognised by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
Note:
Prizes are awarded to the best books in the respective language published by Cha Sahitya Academy every calendar year.
The scheme is applicable to Gujarat as well as across the country.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the online
application form
page.
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.
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the
application form
.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the below address of the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Contact Us:
Gujarat Sahitya Academy
Jawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.
Phone: 079 – 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656
Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an author.
The applicant’s book should have been published within the relevant calendar year.
The applicant’s book should be written in a language recognised by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
Note:
Prizes are awarded to the best books in the respective language published by Cha Sahitya Academy every calendar year.
The scheme is applicable to Gujarat as well as across the country.
Benefits
Monetary Benefits:
First Prize: ₹11,000/-.
Second Prize: ₹7,000/-.
Third Prize: ₹5,000/-.
Other Benefits:
Certificate of Achievement
Commemorative Shield
Application Process
Apply OnlineStep 1: The interested applicant should visit the online application form
page.
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.
Apply OfflineStep 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form
.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the below address of the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.
Contact Us:
Gujarat Sahitya Academy
Jawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.
Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656
Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Best Book Award |
| Short Title | BBA |
| Level | State |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Categories | Sports & Culture |
| States | Gujarat |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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