The Nehru Children's Literature Prize is an award given to authors of children's literature published in Tamil, aimed at recognizing and encouraging quality writing for children.

Authors born in Puducherry or who have resided continuously in the Union Territory of Puducherry for at least five years prior to the application date are eligible.

Eligible works include novels, short stories, poems, plays, travelogues, collections of essays, and other forms of children's literature written in Tamil.

The winning author will receive ₹10,000/- along with a certificate.

A previous winner is ineligible to apply for the next four years.

No, translations, abridgements, adaptations, or paraphrases of other texts are not eligible.

Applicants must submit a complete application form, a separate form for each publication, five copies of the text, and the author’s signature on the application form.

The children's literature should not exceed 120 pages.

A five-member committee of experts appointed by the Government scrutinizes the books and selects the prize winner.

Yes, joint works can be submitted, and the prize money will be distributed among the authors if they win.

The Government's decision regarding any issues with the scheme's implementation is final and binding.

Yes, the Government has the full power to amend, alter, or delete any provisions related to the scheme as needed.

Texts must be printed and published as first editions by 31st December of the specified year to be eligible.