Sarkari Yojana
Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize
About Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize
The Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize is a scheme introduced by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. It recognises Tamil authors and writers working in novels, short stories, drama, poems and prose by giving away 10 awards carrying ₹10,000/- each. Entries must be sent offline using the prescribed form, which can be obtained from the Director of Art and Culture Department.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only authors or writers can take part
Only authors or writers can take part.
Applicants must belong to Puducherry, either by birth…
Applicants must belong to Puducherry, either by birth or through continuous residence there for at least five years.
Entries should be the best novel, short story,…
Entries should be the best novel, short story, drama, poetry or prose published by the applicant.
The book's first edition must have come out…
The book's first edition must have come out between 1st January and 31st December.
The work submitted has to be original creative…
The work submitted has to be original creative literature written by the applicant.
Abridged versions, imitations, translations of other books and…
Abridged versions, imitations, translations of other books and synopses will not be considered.
Literary criticism and theses or research submitted for…
Literary criticism and theses or research submitted for university degrees or examinations do not qualify for the award.
A writer who wins the award cannot compete…
A writer who wins the award cannot compete again for the following four consecutive years.
Books that have already received an award from…
Books that have already received an award from any Government or Non-Government Organization or Voluntary Literary Organization cannot be entered.
Benefits Provided
Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each winner is given ₹10,000/- as financial assistance
Each winner is given ₹10,000/- as financial assistance.
A total of 10 awards are presented
A total of 10 awards are presented.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph of passport size
A photograph of passport size.
Proof of residence in the form of a…
Proof of residence in the form of a Residence Certificate.
Certificate of birth
Certificate of birth.
A copy of the book published during the…
A copy of the book published during the last year.
Further documents, should they be asked for
Further documents, should they be asked for.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize through the offline application process outlined below.
Get the application form, which is available on…
Get the application form, which is available on the official website.
Complete every compulsory field, affix a passport-sized photograph…
Complete every compulsory field, affix a passport-sized photograph (signing across it where needed) and enclose copies of the mandatory documents (self-attested where needed).
Hand over the completed and signed form together…
Hand over the completed and signed form together with the documents to the Director of Art and Culture Department, No.1, Roman Roland Road, Puducherry 605 001.
Ask the office of the Director of Art…
Ask the office of the Director of Art and Culture Department for an acknowledgment or receipt of your submission, and check that it records the date and time of submission along with a unique identification number (if applicable). NOTE: In the first week of January, an advertisement is issued inviting eligible writers to send in their previous year's book by January 31.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.