Assistance/ Publication of books

The objects of the President's Fund for Creative Writing according to the Act shall be to finance:
(a) schemes to encourage and assist deserving Mauritian writers wishing to have their creative writings published;
(b) the promotion of creative writing in all languages written and spoken in Mauritius;
(c) the organization of -
- workshops for Mauritian writers at National Level;
- workshops and forums in creative writing, in collaboration with the Mauritius Institute of Education and other Government organizations for writers, trainee teachers and students of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels;
- essay competitions, short story writing competitions and other literary activities;
d) the setting up of a network among educational institutions in Mauritius in order to promote creative writing in all genres;
e) the compilation and publication of regular anthologies and a Directory of Mauritian writers; and
f) the preparation and publication of annual literary magazine.