AI SummaryAssistance to Voluntary Organisations for Promotion of the Official Languages in the Field of Law is a central scheme under the Ministry of Law and Justice. It supports voluntary organisations with financial grants to develop and publish legal literature in Hindi and other regional languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
The Legislative Department keeps inviting fresh applications every year. For the 2026-27 cycle, applications had to reach the Official Languages Wing by 16 March 2026 through hard copy or email. The scheme continues to cover original law books, translations of standard law texts, legal glossaries, and law journals.
Assistance to Voluntary Organisations for Promotion of the Official Languages in the Field of Law
The Ministry of Law and Justice runs this scheme to push the use of official languages in the legal field. It backs the making of legal commentaries, treatises, and law journals. Eligible organisations can get support covering up to 85% of their net project expenditure. The Legislative Department manages the scheme, and applications go to the Official Languages Wing in New Delhi.
In February 2026 the department released a fresh correction notice on the use of Indian languages in the field of law. This notice reconfirmed the application window and listed the exact works that qualify for the grant.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Assistance to Voluntary Organisations for Promotion of the Official Languages in the Field of Law |
| Level | Central |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Nodal Department | Legislative Department |
| Target Beneficiary | Voluntary Organisations and Institutions |
| Maximum Assistance | Up to 85% of net expenditure |
| Application Mode | Offline with email option |
Benefits
The scheme gives financial grants of up to 85% of the estimated net expenditure for approved projects. The main conditions of the grant are given below.
- Organisations must fund the remaining project cost, which is at least 15% of the total.
- Grants are paid out in installments based on the progress of the project.
- All assets bought using this grant stay under government oversight and cannot be moved out without prior approval.
- Recipients must keep clear, audit-ready financial records and submit progress reports.
- Publications must use standard legal terms defined by the Official Languages Wing.
- Recipients must provide up to 5 free copies of any published material to the Legislative Department.
Eligibility
Any registered voluntary organisation or institution can apply, provided its project matches the aims of the scheme. The eligibility points are listed below.
- The applicant must be a registered voluntary organisation or institution.
- The project must develop or spread legal literature in Hindi or other regional languages.
- Eligible work covers original law books, translations and publication of standard law books or classics, legal glossaries, law journals, and any publication that promotes Hindi or state official languages.
- Added grant can be considered for regional language works that come with a Hindi version.
- The organisation must show it can cover the remaining balance of the project cost.
Application Process
Offline Application Process
The application form and a copy of the scheme are available on the official Legislative Department website. Follow these steps to apply.
STEP 1 - Get the official application form from the Legislative Department website and read the scheme rules given in the scheme copy.
STEP 2 - Fill the form in duplicate. Give exact details about your organisation, the proposed activities, and the financial estimates.
STEP 3 - Attach all required supporting papers, including the manuscript and financial statements.
STEP 4 - Send the complete application package by hard copy or email to the Joint Secretary and Legislative Counsel, Official Languages Wing, Room No. 725, 7th Floor, A Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110001.
For the latest application cycle, forms sent by email went to brajesh.74@gov.in. For queries or to get the form, call 23386229 or fax 011-23387051.
Documents
Applicants must attach a complete set of papers along with the filled form. The required documents are listed below.
- Application form submitted in duplicate.
- Prospectus or paper spelling out the aims and objectives of the organisation.
- Details of the Board of Management members.
- Latest annual report.
- Audited accounts for the previous financial year.
- Detailed estimate of planned income and expenditure.
- Statement of grants received from other sources.
- Copy of the manuscript for the proposed publication.
- Authorisation certificate from the author for the publication.
- Statement of qualifications of the staff working on the project.
References
- Official Scheme Page - Legislative Department
- February 2026 Notification on Financial Assistance
- Application Form PDF
- List of Blacklisted Organisations
FAQ's
How is the grant amount determined?
The government provides up to 85% of the estimated net expenditure for the project, provided the organisation covers the remaining 15% balance.
Are there specific terminology rules for publications?
Yes. Authors must use Hindi legal terms found in official Central or State Acts, or the Legal Glossary released by the Official Languages Wing.
What happens if our organisation closes down?
If the organisation stops working, any equipment or assets bought using the central grant will return to the Government of India.
How do we ask for later installments?
Later installments are released only after the Legislative Department checks the progress reports, confirms the project is moving ahead, and reviews the audited expenditure statement.
Can we change our cost estimates after submission?
No. You must give an undertaking that the estimates will not be changed without prior written approval from the Legislative Department.
How do we reach the department for help?
Contact the Official Languages Wing at Room No. 725, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110001, phone 23386229, or email brajesh.74@gov.in.