Details

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

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

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.

Documents Required

Proof of identity (Aadhar card or any other document as directed by the authority).

Caste certificate (Adi Dravidar/Tribal).

A copy of the submitted literary work.

Bank account details.

Passport-size photographs.

Any other documents (if required).