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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.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Monetary Benefits: | - First Prize: ₹11,000/-.- Second Prize: ₹7,000/-.- Third Prize: ₹5,000/-. | Other Benefits: | - Certificate of Achievement | - Commemorative Shield

Who can apply

The applicant should be an author.; The applicant’s book should have been published within the relevant calendar year.; The applicant’s book should be written in a language recognised by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy.; Prizes are awarded to the best books in the respective language published by Cha Sahitya Academy every calendar year.; The scheme is applicable to Gujarat as well as across the country.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.