Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar 2026: Promote Hindi Book Writing & Language
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Quick answer
The scheme awards authors for writing original books in Hindi on various subjects, including science, law, culture, and more. Indian citizens can apply by submitting their books and application forms through the official portal or offline. The scheme encourages original Hindi writing and promotes the use of Hindi in technical and cultural fields.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Cash prizes and recognition for Hindi authors |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Home Affairs |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online & offline |
About the scheme
The Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar Scheme for Writing Original Book in Hindi aims to motivate writers to produce original Hindi books on important subjects like science, law, culture, and forensic science. It recognises excellence in Hindi literature related to technical, cultural, and legal fields, and provides cash prizes, certificates, and mementos to winners. The scheme also seeks to promote Hindi as an official language in specialised areas and consolidates various Hindi award schemes under one programme.
Benefits
- First Prize: ₹2,00,000/- plus certificate and memento for knowledge and science subjects.
- Second Prize: ₹1,25,000/- plus certificate and memento for knowledge and science subjects.
- First Prize: ₹1,50,000/- plus certificate and memento for Forensic Science, Police, Criminology, and Police Administration.
- Second Prize: ₹1,00,000/- plus certificate and memento for Forensic Science, Police, Criminology, and Police Administration.
- First Prize: ₹1,50,000/- plus certificate and memento for Culture, Religion, Arts, and Heritage.
- Second Prize: ₹1,00,000/- plus certificate and memento for Culture, Religion, Arts, and Heritage.
- First Prize: ₹1,50,000/- plus certificate and memento for Law.
- Second Prize: ₹1,00,000/- plus certificate and memento for Law.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The author or co-author must be a citizen of India.
- Books should be original works in Hindi, not translated.
- Books awarded previously by any government organisation are not eligible.
- Books published from 1st January to 31st December are acceptable.
- Books should be an analytical review of the subject, not poems, novels, stories, plays, or textbooks.
- The author/co-author is responsible for facts and figures and must provide references.
- If the author has received a prize under any scheme of the Department of Official Language in the last three years, they are not eligible.
- Books should contain at least 100 pages.
- Only books with ISBN are accepted.
Who cannot apply
- Translated books are not accepted.
- Poems, novels, stories, plays, textbooks, or thesis-based books are not eligible.
- Books awarded previously by any government organisation are not eligible.
Documents required
- Identify proof
- A mobile number
- An email-id
- Original book
- Any other required documents
How to apply
- 1Visit the official department website and download the application proforma.
- 2Fill out the proforma with accurate details.
- 3Send the completed proforma along with three copies of the original book and required documents before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the scheme?+
The objective is to encourage writing books originally in Hindi and to promote the Official Language.
What are the categories under which awards are given?+
Awards are given for books on knowledge and science, forensic science, culture, religion, arts, heritage, and law.
What additional benefits do awardees receive?+
Awardees receive a cash prize, a certificate, and a memento. The copyright remains with the authors/publishers.
Are there provisions for travel and accommodation?+
Yes, awardees from outside the designated location will be given to and fro fare for 2nd AC and daily allowance. Lodging is at their own expense.
Who is eligible to participate?+
The author or co-author must be a citizen of India.
What genres are considered?+
Engineering, science, forensic science, culture, religion, arts, heritage, and law.
Can multiple authors submit?+
Yes, each co-author must fill out a separate proforma.
Are translated books accepted?+
No, only original works in Hindi are accepted.
Can books awarded elsewhere participate?+
No, previously awarded books are not eligible.
What is the publication date range?+
Books published between 1st January and 31st December are eligible.
What types of books are not eligible?+
Poems, novels, stories, plays, textbooks, or thesis-based books.
What responsibilities do authors have?+
Authors are responsible for facts and figures and must provide references.
Can an author with recent awards participate?+
No, if they received a prize in the last three years, they are not eligible.
Minimum pages for books?+
At least 100 pages.
What if no suitable books are found?+
The evaluation committee's decision is final.
How is the award divided among multiple authors?+
Equally among all authors.
Is ISBN required?+
Yes, books must have ISBN.
How to apply?+
Fill the application proforma, send it with three copies of the book and documents before the deadline.
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