The Kannada Book Authority has invited applications from young writers belonging to SC/ST communities for extending financial assistance to their debut work in Kannada. The work may be in any form such as story, novel, play, critical writing, article, child literature and essay and as well as on science and internary disciplines. The applicants must be aged between 18 and 40 years. The application forms must be submitted to the Administrative Officer, Kannada Book Authority, Kannada Bhavan, J.C. Road, Bengaluru, before Jan. 20, 2020. For details, visit the Authority’s website- www.kannadapustakapradhikara.com, according to a press release.