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The Tholkappiar Award, initiated by Puducherry's Arts and Culture Department, offers financial aid to writers for excellent Read More... research publications in Tamil literature. Read less
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Are you a writer or author in Puducherry passionate about Tamil literature? The Tholkappiar Award could be just the recognition you’re looking for!
What Is This Scheme?
The Tholkappiar Award is a special initiative by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry. It's designed to honour and support talented writers and authors who have made significant contributions through their research publications in Tamil literature. The award comes with financial assistance to acknowledge their hard work and dedication.
Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?
This scheme is for individuals who are writers or authors and have a strong connection to Puducherry. This means you should either be born in Puducherry or have been a resident there for at least five years, or have lived there continuously before applying.
Why This Scheme Is Important
This award plays a crucial role in promoting and preserving Tamil literature. By supporting researchers and authors, it encourages deeper exploration and publication of valuable literary works. It helps to ensure that quality research in Tamil literature is recognised and financially supported, contributing to the rich cultural heritage of Puducherry.
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Benefits
- Under this scheme, a one-time assistance of ₹5,00,000/- will be given to silicosis-affected workers upon confirmation by the Silicosis Diagnosis Board.
- In case of the death of a worker before receiving the rehabilitation assistance after confirmation of Silicosis, the assistance shall be payable to:
- Widow/ widower if the worker was married or
- To one of the living parents if the worker was unmarried
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Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a writer or author.
- You must be a native of Puducherry by birth or domicile, having resided there for at least five years, or have maintained continuous residence in the jurisdiction before the application date.
- Your research publication must be a book with a minimum of 150 pages.
- The first edition of your submitted text must have been printed and published by December 31 of the specified year.
- Essays or dissertations submitted for university degrees or examinations are not eligible.
- If you have previously received this award, you cannot apply again for the next four years.
- The submitted text should not be a simplified version, adaptation, translation, or paraphrase of someone else's work.
- This award is specifically for research publications. Novels, short stories, poetry, drama, travelogues, and collections of essays are not eligible.
- The entire research text must be in the Tamil language.
- The research work submitted for the Tholkappiar Award must have been published in the calendar year immediately before the award year. It should not have been published in any prior year.
How To Apply
The application process for the Tholkappiar Award is offline. You will need to submit your application along with the required documents as per the instructions provided by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry.
For specific application forms and submission details, please refer to the official notifications from the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph.
- Residence Certificate to prove your domicile in Puducherry.
- Birth Certificate as proof of birth in Puducherry.
- Author Biographies to showcase your literary background.
- Five copies of the research publication you are submitting.
FAQ’s
Who is eligible to apply for the Tholkappiar Award?
To be eligible, you must be a writer or author born in Puducherry, or a resident for at least five years, or have continuous residence within the jurisdiction before applying. Your research publication should be in Tamil and meet specific publishing criteria.
Can I apply for the Tholkappiar Award again if I've won before?
No, if you have received the Tholkappiar Award once, you are not eligible to apply for it again for the next four years.
What kinds of books are NOT allowed for the Tholkappiar Award?
The award is strictly for research publications. Novels, short stories, poetry, drama, travelogues, and collections of essays are not eligible. Also, the submitted text should not be an abridgment, adaptation, translation, or paraphrase of another work.
What's the minimum length requirement for the research books?
Your research book needs to be at least 150 pages long to be considered for the Tholkappiar Award.
When was the first edition of my book supposed to be published?
The first edition of the text you submit must have been printed and published by December 31 of the year just before the award year. It also shouldn't have been published in any earlier year.
What should I submit along with my book copies?
You need to submit a separate application form along with five copies of your research publication for consideration.
Will I get my submitted books back after the competition?
No, unfortunately, the texts submitted for the Tholkappiar Award competition cannot be returned to the applicants for any reason.
What exactly do I receive if I win the Tholkappiar Award?
If you win the Tholkappiar Award, you will receive a cash prize of ₹10,000 and a certificate acknowledging your achievement.
Who decides which books win the award?
A panel of experts, who are nominated by the Government, will carefully review and select the prize-winning books for the Tholkappiar Award.
Is there any age restriction to apply for this award?
No, the Tholkappiar Award does not have any age limit for applicants.
Can Puducherry give more than one Tholkappiar Award in a year?
Yes, if the Government finds it necessary, they have the authority to give out more than one Tholkappiar Award in a given year.
What happens if there's a problem with how the Tholkappiar Award scheme is run?
If any issues arise during the implementation of the Tholkappiar Award scheme, the Government's decision on the matter will be final and cannot be challenged in any court.
Can the rules for the Tholkappiar Award be changed?
Yes, the Government holds the complete power to change, remove, or amend the rules related to the Tholkappiar Award whenever they deem it necessary.
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