Sarkari Yojana

AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme

Quick Summary: This AICTE scheme pays faculty, writers, and translators up to ₹2 lakh to write or translate technical textbooks into Hindi and eleven other scheduled Indian regional languages.

About AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme

AICTE set up the Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme to grow the use of Scheduled Regional Languages in technical education, building a local-language knowledge base and encouraging the creation of up-to-date technical content, by offering financial support to accomplished faculty, writers, and translators.

Objectives:

To encourage, promote, and support as many writers as possible in producing and publishing technical subject books in India’s scheduled regional languages, including Hindi.

The 12 Scheduled Regional Languages Covered Under AICTE’s Technical Book Writing Scheme:

1. Hindi 1. Assamese 1. Bengali 1. Gujarati 1. Kannada 1. Malayalam 1. Marathi 1. Odia 1. Punjabi 1. Tamil 1. Telugu 1. Urdu

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry of Education

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Faculty — retired or currently working — at…

Faculty — retired or currently working — at AICTE-approved institutions (Degree/Diploma/Pharmacy/Management/Architecture, etc.), or researchers at such institutions.

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The proposed author(s) must be reputed and command…

The proposed author(s) must be reputed and command a strong grasp of both the subject and the chosen language.

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The proposed author(s) must have a demonstrated record…

The proposed author(s) must have a demonstrated record of academic excellence.

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The proposed author(s) must have prior recognition for…

The proposed author(s) must have prior recognition for similar work.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Maximum funding for translation and original technical book writing (split among authors where there are multiple):

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Original book writer, UG level:

₹ 2,00,000/-

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Original book writer, Diploma level:

₹ 1,50,000/-

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Reviewer, UG level:

₹ 40,000/-

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Reviewer, Diploma level:

₹ 30,000/-

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Translator, UG & Diploma level:

₹ 1,00,000/-

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Reviewer of translated regional-language books, UG & Diploma level:

₹ 20,000/- (an author and co-author on a single book split this amount between them).

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

Details and documents needed:

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Institute details

Institute details.

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Details of the writer/translator

Details of the writer/translator.

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Details of the book to be evaluated

Details of the book to be evaluated.

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Academic credentials of the writer

Academic credentials of the writer.

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Purpose/benefits of writing or translating the book

Purpose/benefits of writing or translating the book.

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Mandate form (for institutes/colleges)

Mandate form (for institutes/colleges).

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for AICTE-Technical Book Writing & Translation Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Visit the AICTE website's Schemes > Staff Development…

Visit the AICTE website's Schemes > Staff Development Schemes > Technical Book Writing and Translation section, or go directly to https://www.aicteindia.org/schemes/staff-development-schemes

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Download the application for Technical Book Writing and…

Download the application for Technical Book Writing and Translation.

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Fill in the required details

Fill in the required details.

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Confirm that every page carries the Institute Head's…

Confirm that every page carries the Institute Head's signature and stamp.

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Attach all necessary supporting documents

Attach all necessary supporting documents.

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Once everything checks out, mail the application and…

Once everything checks out, mail the application and its documents by registered or speed post to: Prof. Dileep N Malkhede, Adviser RIFD All India Council for Technical Education, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Objectives

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Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References