About this sports scheme
The scheme aims to support the state's eminent litterateurs, writers, poets, and authors by providing financial assistance whose literary works remain unpublished due to financial constraints.
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Authors for Book Publication” was introduced by the Department of Culture and Endowments, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to the state's eminent litterateurs, writers, poets, and authors whose literary works remain unpublished due to financial constraints.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Financial Assistance to Authors for Book Publication (FATAFBP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department of Culture and Endowments |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Sports |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | eservices.uk.gov.in |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 10 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 10 to 80 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Under this scheme, the department provides financial assistance to eminent litterateurs, writers, and poets of the state whose works remain unpublished due to lack of funds.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be an eminent litterateur, writer, author, or poet.
- The applicant’s literary work must remain unpublished solely due to financial constraints.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
The department publishes advertisements in newspapers inviting applications for book publication. After the advertisement is issued, eligible beneficiaries can apply online through the Apuni Sarkar portal. The key documents required are as follows:
- Manuscript
- Quotation for printing the book
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Account Details
- PAN Card
- Permanent Residence Certificate
A departmental committee is constituted to examine the applications and manuscripts received. Financial assistance for book publication is provided only after the committee’s recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this scheme?
Permanent/native residents of Uttarakhand whose literary works have not been published due to lack of funds.
What types of literary works are eligible under this scheme?
Original manuscripts of books, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and scholarly works, that have not yet been published.
How can authors apply for this scheme?
Applicants can apply online through the Apni Sarkar portal (https://eservices.uk.gov.in/) after the department publishes an advertisement in newspapers.
Where are advertisements for this scheme published?
Advertisements are published in local and state-level newspapers by the Department of Culture and Endowments.
Can someone from outside Uttarakhand apply?
No, only permanent/native residents of Uttarakhand are eligible.
Who examines the applications?
A departmental committee is formed to examine the applications and manuscripts received.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 112) uk.gov.in (PDF)
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