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

• 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

Link: https://gujaratsahityaacademy.com/user/yojana/add/NDcyNjY5MDU=

Online / Offline

• 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.

Documents Required

• Copy of the Published Book.
• Author’s Photograph.
• Author’s Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Any other documents as required.