The scheme aims to support original literary/research work related to tribal communities. Authors are provided financial assistance of ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 for publication.
Prakashan Sahayata Yojana - Introduction
The scheme "Prakashan Sahayata Yojana" was launched by the Department of Tribal Area Development, Government of Rajasthan in year 2000. It aims to promote and support original literary and research work related to tribal communities by offering publication assistance. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to scheduled tribe authors for publishing their original literature / manuscripts / research work with reputed publishers. This scheme encourages documenting and disseminating tribal knowledge, culture, and issues by supporting tribal scholars and writers.
Benefits
Monetary Assistance:
- Authors of original manuscripts or research work related to tribal subjects receive financial support ranging from ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 for publication through reputed publishers.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
- The applicant should be an author and belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
- The manuscript/research work/literature should be related to Scheduled Tribes and should be an original creation by the author.
- The manuscript should be unpublished and original in nature.
Application Process
- Step 1: The interested applicant should write the application on plain paper.
- Step 2: Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required) along with the application.
- Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application along with the documents to the Director, Manikya Lal Verma Tribal Research and Training Institute, Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Note:
- Attach the original manuscript and an affidavit declaring the originality of the work.
- Obtain a quotation from a publication house for publication assistance.