UGC Invites Authors to Write in 12 Indian Languages for UG Books

UGC has invited authors, critics, and faculty members of HEIs to write UG books in 12 Indian languages for Arts, Science, and Social Sciences. Check notice here 

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is extending an invitation to authors, critics, and faculty members from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to write textbooks in 12 Indian languages intended for undergraduate courses in Arts, Science, and Social Sciences. This initiative aims to enhance the academic environment by offering students top-notch learning materials in their native languages.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from individuals interested in authoring books in the following Indian languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

How to apply to UGC to write UG textbooks in Indian Languages? 

Interested candidates can fill out the Google form attached with the official notice. Individuals will have to provide their personal information including their name, email ID, address, mobile number, present position etc. in the form. Along with that, they must also decide in which course and in what language they will write the book. They can also provide the tentative title of the proposed book which is not mandatory.

Benefits of Undergraduate Books in other Indian Languages

This initiative facilitates students in acquiring knowledge in their respective languages, enhancing comprehension and engagement. Textbooks in Indian languages serve as crucial tools for preserving and fortifying regional cultures. This endeavour not only fosters the dissemination of knowledge across India but also encourages intellectual exchange.

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