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Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Invites Entries For Dr Kumud Bansal Educational Book Award 2026

Mumbai: The Shikshan Vikas Manch of Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai, has invited teachers, authors and publishers to submit books for the Dr Kumud Bansal Outstanding Educational Book Award 2026, an initiative aimed at encouraging quality educational writing and research. Award Aims To Promote Quality Educational Writing And Research The annual award seeks to recognise authors engaged in…

Yashwantrao Chavan Centre Invites Entries For Dr Kumud Bansal Educational Book Award 2026

Mumbai: The Shikshan Vikas Manch of Yashwantrao Chavan Centre has opened a call for entries for the Dr Kumud Bansal Outstanding Educational Book Award 2026. The award is designed to promote high-quality educational writing and research. It seeks to honor authors who conduct research, study education, and produce thoughtful writing.

The annual prize will be awarded on January 3, 2027, during the 17th State-Level Education Conference at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre. Dr Madhav Suryawanshi, Chief Coordinator of Shikshan Vikas Manch, announced the initiative. The aim is to broaden the reach of research-based educational literature and encourage its practical application in school education.

Winners will receive a cash prize of ₹21,000, a memento, and a certificate. Publishers of the selected books will also receive appreciation. Eligible books must have been published between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026. Interested authors and publishers must submit two copies of their book by October 15, 2026, to the Education Department of Yashwantrao Chavan Centre.

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