Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature

Financial Assistance:

For manuscripts with up to 112 pages: Up to ₹10,000/-.

For manuscripts exceeding 112 pages: Up to ₹15,000/-.

Printing Size Guidelines:

For “Crown” size: ₹2,100/- (paperback), ₹2,200/- (hardcover).

For “Demy” size: ₹2,300/- (paperback), ₹2,500/- (hardcover).

For “Double Crown” size: ₹2,700/- (paperback), ₹2,800/- (hardcover).

Note: The lower of the printing cost or the above ceiling will be granted as assistance.

The applicant must be a first-time writer in the Gujarati language and literature.

The manuscript must be an original literary work such as a novel, play, essay, poetry collection, or autobiography.

The manuscript must not be edited work or related to non-literary subjects.

The applicant must not have received more than five grants from any language academy affiliated with Gujarat Sahitya Academy.

The manuscript must be typed, bound, paginated, and submitted in two copies.

The applicant must not change the title, content, or format after submission without written permission from the Academy.

Note: Only one application per financial year is allowed per author.

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

Duly filled application form.

Bio-data of the writer.

Soft + hard copy of the manuscript.

A signed declaration of originality.

Bank details of the applicant.

Aadhaar or ID proof.