Best Book Award
in Gujarat
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Best Book Award in Gujarat
Best Book Award is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Best Book Award in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
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.
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
First Prize: ₹11,000/-.
Second Prize: ₹7,000/-.
Third Prize: ₹5,000/-.
Certificate of Achievement
Commemorative Shield
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of the Published Book. |
| 2 | Author’s Photograph. |
| 3 | Author’s Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.) |
| 4 | Any other documents as required. |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Best Book Award in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Best Book Award. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Best Book Award in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The purpose of the "Best Book Award" scheme is to promote literary excellence by recognizing and rewarding the authors of outstanding books published in Gujarat, thereby encouraging creativity and high standards in literature. <br> <br>