The Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry launched the “Nehru Child Literature Prize” scheme. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹10,000/- with a certificate to writers/authors for the books published in Tamil on Children’s Literature. The applications will be accepted offline.

Benefits

Financial Assistance of ₹10,000/- with a certificate.

Eligibility

• Applicant should be a writer/author/joint author.
• Native of Puducherry (birth or 5 years residence).
• Texts must be printed first edition published by 31st Dec of specified year.
• One-time awardees are ineligible for the next four years.
• No abridgments, translations, or adaptations.
• Thesis/syllabi/lectures are not eligible.
• Children’s literature in Tamil should not exceed 120 pages.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: Visit the Department of Art and Culture to request the form or download it.

Step 2: Fill fields, paste photo, and attach documents.

Step 3: Submit to the Superintendent, Department of Art and Culture.

Step 4: Request a receipt.

Notes

• Texts received cannot be returned.
• Signatures must be original.
• Prize money shared for joint authors.

Documents Required

• Passport-size Photo.
• Residence Certificate, Birth Certificate.
• Author Biographies.
• Five Copies of the Text.