To encourage Tamil literature, the trust has also decided to confer a cash prize of Rs. 25000/- to a deserving Tamil writer every year. On the very first Memorial day of Writer Ezhuthu chithar Balakumaran, a Tamil writer was bestowed with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/- and a shield. Shri B Venkataramanan alias Suryaa Balakumaran has taken charge as the Managing Trustee of WRITER BALAKUMARAN CHARITABLE TRUST. This trust will function irrespective of caste, creed and religion.