(a) the number of books published by the National Book Trust and the expenditure incurred thereon during 1998 and 1999;
(b) the number of out of these books on agriculture science
and social forestry published and distributed by the Trust;
(c) whether the trust propose to encourage the budding
writers and writings on research books;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not the reasons therefore?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOSURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI JAYSING RAO GAIKWAD PATIL)
(a) Duriang the financial year 1998-99, a total of 807
books were published in 19 languages. These include
original translations and reprints. The total expenditure
incurred on publication of these books was Rs. 302.10 lakh.
(b) Out of these, five titles in various languages were on
agriculture science and social forestry.
(c) The Trust does not have any special scheme for
encouraging budding
(d) Writers. All books of information nature are written by
experts in the field for the benefit of general readers.
Literary works of eminent authors of a particular
(e) Indian language (already published and recognized as an
important work in that language) and recommended by the
language advisory panel are translated into other languages
of the country. Sometimes, new translators are provided the
opportunity to translate such books. In the case of
children’s books and books for neo-literate, new writers and
illustrators are encouraged and published. Final decision is
based on the merit of the work.
(ii) The trust does not bring out research books on
individual subjects. However, university level text books
and reference books are considered for financial assistance
under the Subsidy Scheme of the Trust.