The scheme "Kamban Pugazh Literary Prize" was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide prizes of ₹10,000/- and 10 awards to the author in...
कंबन पुगज़ लिटरेरी प्राइज Puducherry सरकार की योजना है (Other Schemes श्रेणी), जो Puducherry में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: art.py.gov.in।
मुख्य जानकारी
विभाग / मंत्रालय: Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry
The applicant should be a native of Puducherry by virtue of birth or continuous residence of not less than five years.
The applicant should publish the best novel, short story, drama, poetry and prose.
First edition of the book should be published between 1st January and 31st December.
The publication must be of creative literature of their own.
The book should not be an abridged version of an imitation or translated version of another book or synopsis.
The literary critics/ thesis research presented to university degrees or examinations are not eligible for award
The author once awarded is not eligible to participate in the award for the next four consecutive years.
The books sent for the prize should be those not awarded by other Government / Non-Government Organizations and Voluntary Literary Organizations.
आवेदन कैसे करें
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant downloads the [application form](https://art.py.gov.in/sites/default/files/kamban202367.pdf) from the [official website](https://art.py.gov.in/application-kamban-award).
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director of Art and Culture Department, No.1, Roman Roland Road, Puducherry 605 001.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Director of Art and Culture Department to whom the application has been submitted.
Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
**NOTE:** An advertisement will be made in the first week of January the eligible writers to submit their last year's book by January 31.
ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़
Passport-size Photograph.
Residence Certificate.
Birth Certificate.
Published Book of the Last Year.
Any Other Document If Required.
त्वरित जवाब
What is the Kampan Pugazh Literary Prize?
The Kampan Pugazh Literary Prize is an award given by the Puducherry Government Art and Culture Department for significant literary works in Tamil, including novels, short stories, dramas, poetry, and essays.
Who is eligible to apply for the Kampan Pugazh Literary Prize?
Writers who are residents of the Puducherry Madhuvan jurisdiction either by birth or who have resided there for at least five consecutive years prior to the application date.
What types of literary works are considered for the Kampan Pugazh Literary Prize?
Novels, short stories, dramas, poetry, and essays (prose) in Tamil.
What are the publication dates eligible for the current prize scheme?
Publications must be dated between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2022.
Can translations, recreations, or abridgements of works be considered for the prize?
No, translations, recreations, or abridgements are not eligible for the prize.
What should be included in the description of the work submitted for the prize?
Title, date of publication, date of issue, number of pages, and category of the publication (novel, short story, play, poem, essay).
Where should the completed application form be sent?
The completed application should be sent to the Director, Art and Culture Department, No.1, Roman Roland Road, Puducherry 605 001.
How is the selection process for the prize conducted?
A five-member panel will scrutinize and select the prize-winning books.
Who evaluates the submitted works for the Kampan Fame Literary Prize?
A panel of expert members evaluates the submitted works.
When and how are eligible writers notified to submit their works for the prize?
An advertisement is made in the first week of January each year, inviting eligible writers to submit their works by January 31.