Scheme of Financial Assistance to Literary/Educational Institutions for Organizing Programs/Conferences

Funding Assistance for Institutions:

Up to ₹50,000/- or 75% of the actual expenditure, whichever is lower, is provided for organizing approved literary or educational events.

Honorarium for Speakers:

An honorarium of up to ₹2,000/- per speaker can be paid to invited speakers participating in the event.

Note:

Any honorarium amount exceeding ₹2,000/- will not be reimbursed by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy and must be borne by the organizing institution.

Events must be reported with bills, photos, invitation cards, and video recordings.

A registered literary or educational institution shall be eligible.

Only 2 programs can organize per year by the institution.

The program must be related to literature, education, or cultural discourse.

The institution must use the Gujarati language in all materials (alongside any other language).

The event must clearly acknowledge Gujarat Sahitya Academy through logos and name placement.

The program must involve a minimum 5 speakers.

All payments above ₹5,000/- must be made through banking channels only (RTGS/NEFT/Cheque).

Online

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.

Contact Us:

Gujarat Sahitya Academy

Jawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.

Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656

Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com

Forwarding letter from the institution.

Approval letter from Gujarat Sahitya Academy.

Invitation card and banner.

Report of the event.

Certified utilization certificate by a CA.

Summary of expenses and original bills.

Photographs and video (in pen drive).

Bank statement and honorarium details.

Declaration on use of funds.

Attendance list and speaker details.