The scheme provides a cash award of ₹20,000/- to the top 10 writers from Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar communities converted to Christianity, with one additional spot for a writer from other communities.

Writers from the Adi Dravidar, Tribal, or Adi Dravidar Christian-converted communities are eligible to apply. Additionally, one writer from any other community will be selected.

The award amount is ₹20,000/- for each selected writer.

A total of 10 writers from the specified communities and one writer from another community will be selected.

There is no specified age limit for this scheme.

There is no income limit required for this scheme.

The scheme will be announced every year in leading newspapers during April and May.

Original literary works in any genre are accepted for submission.

Applicants must follow the submission guidelines provided in the newspaper announcements.

Yes, one spot is reserved for a writer from a community other than Adi Dravidar or Tribal.

Applicants are required to submit proof of community, proof of residence, proof of identity, and the literary work.

No, there is no application fee required to participate.

Detailed information will be published in leading newspapers and can also be obtained from the designated state welfare offices during the scheme’s announcement period.