Award of ₹20,000/- to Best Writers

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.

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.

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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.

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).