The Taramani-based World Tamil Research Foundation has launched two diploma courses on study of palm leaf manuscripts.
To encourage more students to take up the course, a monthly stipend of ₹3,000 would be provided to 10 students, who would be selected based on a written test.
The announcement about the programme was made in the budget demands for 2017-18 by the Tamil Development Department.
Aspirants who wish to pursue research can also apply for a stipend. Candidates would have to clear a written test to be held on December 17 for the same.
Admission fee
The admission fee for the course is ₹2,000 and to be eligible for the course candidates should have a basic degree. There is no age limit for admission. The last date for applying is December 12, according to the press release.
For more details, the director of the Foundation may be contacted either in person or over phone at 044-22542992.