Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Publishers for Publishing Books of Goan Authors

Description
"Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to the Publishers for Publishing Books of Goan Authors" by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, has been designed to promote Goan publishers to provide them with financial support for the publication of books. Objectives 1. To support Goan publishers, by providing them with opportunities and encouraging them in publishing the books. 1. To give financial support to Goan publishers for publishing the books.

Exclusions
• No grants should be given for the printing of the second edition.
• Works of translation will not be considered.
• No anthology/ compilation shall be considered.

Benefits
• Upto 300 books will be purchased, subject to the condition that the total amount should not exceed ₹ 50,000/-.
• NOTE: The publisher shall give a minimum 15% discount on the price of the book.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Any Goan publisher is eligible for the scheme provided the writer of the book is Goan.
2. The applicant should have substantial experience in publication.
3. The applicant should publish a minimum of 500 copies of the book for which he wants to avail the financial assistance.
4. The book could be published by the author himself or published by any other publishing unit provided NOC is issued by the author to the publisher.
5. The book should contain 100% originality.
6. The printing and paper of the book should be of good quality & standard.
7. **NOTE:** The person who has lived in Goa for a minimum of 10 years of his creative lifespan, will be treated as Goan for the purpose of this scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001

Step 2: Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
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Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.

Step 3: Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
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Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 4: Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director or to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: [email protected]
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Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director or to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: [email protected]

Required Documents
• Three Copies of the Book.
• Noc of the Writer as Per Enclosed Format.
• Printing Bill.
• Address Proof of the Writer Such as Residential Certificate/ Photocopy of Election Card/ Aadhar Card/ Ration Card Etc.
• Bank Details of the Applicant as Per Enclosed Proforma or Xerox Copy of the Cheque.
• Undertaking of the Writer/ Publisher (10 Years Resident) as Per Enclosed Format.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there room for relaxation of the scheme's clauses and conditions?
A: Yes, the government has the authority to relax any or all of the scheme's clauses if it deems fit, with reasons to be recorded.

Q: What are the guidelines regarding the utilization of grants?
A: Beneficiaries must strictly use the grant for the purpose it is sanctioned, and they should produce a utilization certificate within three months from the date of receiving the grant. If books are purchased from the publisher, they should submit receipts/pre-receipts along with the bill.

Q: Can you explain the disbursement procedure for this scheme?
A: After the committee recommends the grants, the Director of Art & Culture obtains government approval and makes the payment for the purchase of books.

Q: How is the selection process for this scheme conducted?
A: The government constitutes a committee for the scheme, which reviews and scrutinizes the applications. This committee decides the amount of financial assistance to be granted to the publisher.

Q: What exclusions apply to this scheme?
A: The scheme does not provide grants for the printing of the second edition of a book, and works of translation or anthologies/compilations are not considered.

Q: How is the Goan identity of the author determined for this scheme?
A: A person who has lived in Goa for a minimum of 10 years of their creative lifespan is considered a Goan for the purpose of this scheme.

Q: Are there any specific requirements for the content of the book?
A: Yes, the book should be 100% original, and both the printing and paper quality must be of good standard.

Q: Can books be published by the author themselves, or must they be published by a separate publishing unit?
A: The book can be published either by the author or by any other publishing unit, but if it's published by a different unit, the author must issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the publisher.

Q: Has this scheme received approval from the Finance department, and if so, under what reference?
A: Yes, this scheme has been issued with the concurrence of the Finance department under their U.O No. 1169/F dated 04/05/2016.

Q: Who has the final say in interpreting any questions or issues related to the scheme?
A: The government has the final decision-making authority for the interpretation of any clause, word, expression, or the entire scheme.