Assam Government to Provide ₹25,000 Grant to 1,000 Budding Writers in 2025
1,000 Assam Writers to Get ₹25,000 Each Under State Literary Grant Scheme
Guwahati, August 13: In a significant boost to the literary landscape of Assam, the State Government has announced that 1,000 budding writers will receive a one-time grant of ₹25,000 each in 2025. The initiative, launched as part of the #YearOfBooks celebration, aims to nurture creative talent and encourage quality literary output from the State.
The scheme seeks to provide aspiring authors with the financial support needed to develop and publish their works, ensuring that fresh voices contribute to the rich cultural heritage of Assam. Officials stated that the grants will help writers focus on their craft, explore diverse themes, and produce works that resonate with readers across the State and beyond.
The #YearOfBooks campaign underscores Assam’s commitment to celebrating its literary heritage while fostering the next generation of authors. The selected writers will be chosen based on merit, creativity, and potential to contribute to the State’s literary scene.
The announcement has been welcomed by literary circles, who view it as a timely step to ensure that Assamese literature continues to flourish in an era of rapid cultural and technological changes.
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1,000 budding writers in Assam will get a one-time grant of ₹25,000 this year to further their literary pursuits, as we celebrate #YearOfBooks.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 13, 2025
This will ensure that fresh and quality literary output comes from the State, which captivates the readers' interests. pic.twitter.com/qc8vIyzkt8
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