25th July, 2003
Ministry of Steel  


STEEL MINISTRY INVITES ENTRIES FOR 2002-03 HINDI AWARD


RAJYA SABHA

The Union Ministry of Steel has introduced an award scheme in Hindi to encourage writers to write original books in Hindi on subjects relating to the ministry. The Award carries 3 prizes, one first price of Rs. 15,000/-, second prize of Rs. 10,000 and third prize of Rs. 7,500.

Books published/written on Steel Industry related matters dealt by the Ministry during April 1, 2002 to March 31, 2003 would be accepted for consideration for awards for the year 2002-03. Six copies of the books/manuscripts, alongwith duly filled in entry form are required to be sent to the Ministry. The last date for receipt of the entries is September 30, 2003.

Interested persons may contact/write to Smt. Anita Praveen, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi-110001 (Tele No. 23014386) for further details/entry forms etc. Details of the scheme and application form are also available on the website (www.nic.in/steel) of the Ministry of Steel.