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Best Book Award

The scheme "Best Book Award" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote literary excellence by providing cash awards, certificates, and shields to authors of outstanding books published in Gujarat.

Ministry / Department
Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

Best Book Award क्या है?

The scheme "Best Book Award" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote literary excellence by providing cash awards, certificates, and shields to authors of outstanding books published in Gujarat.

लाभ
> * मौद्रिक लाभ: * *-* * पहला पुरस्कार: * ₹11,000/--- * दूसरा पुरस्कार: * ₹7,000/--- * तीसरा पुरस्कार: * ₹5,000/-। अन्य लाभ: * *-उपलब्धि प्रमाण पत्र-स्मारक शील्ड
स्तर
State — Gujarat
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
लाभ का प्रकार
other
मुख्य पात्रता
The applicant should be an author.
अंतिम सत्यापन
18 Jun 2026

योजना का विवरण

गुजरात सरकार के खेल, युवा और सांस्कृतिक गतिविधि विभाग द्वारा सर्वश्रेष्ठ पुस्तक पुरस्कार योजना उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले साहित्यिक सृजन और साहित्यिक प्रतिभा की मान्यता को बढ़ावा देती है। यह गुजरात साहित्य अकादमी के माध्यम से विभिन्न भाषाओं में प्रत्येक कैलेंडर वर्ष में प्रकाशित सर्वश्रेष्ठ पुस्तकों को पुरस्कृत करता है। इस योजना के तहत, पहले पुरस्कार में एक प्रमाण पत्र और शील्ड के साथ 11,000 रुपये शामिल हैं; दूसरे पुरस्कार में एक प्रमाण पत्र और शील्ड के साथ 7,000 रुपये शामिल हैं; और तीसरे पुरस्कार में 5,000 रुपये शामिल हैं, जिसमें एक प्रमाण पत्र और शील्ड भी शामिल है। यह योजना गुजरात साहित्य अकादमी द्वारा कार्यान्वित की जाती है।

लाभ

> * मौद्रिक लाभ: * *-* * पहला पुरस्कार: * ₹11,000/--- * दूसरा पुरस्कार: * ₹7,000/--- * तीसरा पुरस्कार: * ₹5,000/-। अन्य लाभ: * *-उपलब्धि प्रमाण पत्र-स्मारक शील्ड

पात्रता

  • आवेदक एक लेखक होना चाहिए।-आवेदक की पुस्तक प्रासंगिक कैलेंडर वर्ष के भीतर प्रकाशित हुई होनी चाहिए।-आवेदक की पुस्तक गुजरात साहित्य अकादमी द्वारा मान्यता प्राप्त भाषा में लिखी जानी चाहिए। * नोट: * *-प्रत्येक कैलेंडर वर्ष में चा साहित्य अकादमी द्वारा प्रकाशित संबंधित भाषा में सर्वश्रेष्ठ पुस्तकों को पुरस्कार प्रदान किए जाते हैं।-यह योजना गुजरात के साथ-साथ पूरे देश में लागू होती है।
क्षेत्र: Gujaratलाभ: other

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़

  • Copy of the Published Book.
  • Author’s Photograph.
  • Author’s Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Any other documents as required.

आवेदन कैसे करें

  1. चरण 1: Online — Step 1

    The interested applicant should visit the official website during the application submission period.

  2. चरण 2: Online — Step 2

    In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.

  3. चरण 3: Online — Step 3

    Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha.

  4. चरण 4: Online — Step 4

    Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application process. <br>

  5. चरण 1: Offline — Step 1

    The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.

  6. चरण 2: Offline — Step 2

    In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

  7. चरण 3: Offline — Step 3

    Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the below address of the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.

  8. चरण 4: Offline — Step 4

    Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. > Contact Us: > Gujarat Sahitya Academy > Jawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010. > Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656 > Email: [email protected]

FAQ

What is the purpose of the "Best Book Award" scheme?

The purpose of the "Best Book Award" scheme is to promote literary excellence by recognizing and rewarding the authors of outstanding books published in Gujarat, thereby encouraging creativity and high standards in literature. <br> <br>

Who implements the "Best Book Award" scheme ?

The implementation of the "Best Book Award" scheme is undertaken by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, which is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the application process, reviewing submissions, and selecting the awardees. <br> <br>

What kind of recognition is given under the scheme?

Under the "Best Book Award" scheme, authors whose books are selected receive monetary prizes along with certificates and commemorative shields as a token of appreciation and recognition of their literary contributions. <br> <br>

How much cash prize is awarded to the recipients?

The "Best Book Award" scheme offers a cash prize of ₹11,000 for the first prize winner, ₹7,000 for the second prize winner, and ₹5,000 for the third prize winner, in addition to a certificate and a shield for each awardee. <br> <br>

Who is eligible to apply for the "Best Book Award" scheme?

Any author whose book has been published in the calendar year under review and meets the literary criteria set by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy is eligible to apply under the "Best Book Award" scheme, regardless of their gender, profession, or economic status. <br> <br>

Is the scheme restricted to authors residing in Gujarat only?

No, the "Best Book Award" scheme is applicable to authors from across India; however, their submitted book must conform to the guidelines and language criteria set by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy. <br> <br>

Are books published in all Indian languages eligible for the award?

Books submitted under the "Best Book Award" scheme should be written in languages recognized by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, and only those books that meet the specified language and literary quality standards will be considered for the award. <br> <br>

What is the frequency of the awards given under the "Best Book Award" scheme?

The awards under the "Best Book Award" scheme are conferred annually and are based on the evaluation of books published during the previous calendar year. <br> <br>

How can an author apply for the "Best Book Award" scheme?

To apply under the "Best Book Award" scheme, authors must fill out the prescribed application form available online, attach the required documents, and submit it to the Gujarat Sahitya Academy. <br> <br>

Is there any cost associated with applying for the "Best Book Award" scheme?

There is no application fee or cost involved in applying for the "Best Book Award" scheme, and both the application form and submission process are entirely free of charge.

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