Kala Samman Scheme
The scheme "Kala Samman Scheme" grants financial assistance to eminent artists who are in indigent circumstances as a token of respect for their contribution to the field of Art and culture.
- Ministry / Department
- Art, Culture and Museums Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Kala Samman Scheme?
The scheme "Kala Samman Scheme" grants financial assistance to eminent artists who are in indigent circumstances as a token of respect for their contribution to the field of Art and culture.
- Benefit
- 1. Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 2,500/- per month every year. 1. However, the recipient of State Cultural Award shall be entitled for Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 3,200/- per month every year.
- Level
- State — Goa
- Ministry / Dept.
- Art, Culture and Museums Department
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- 1. The applicant should be an artist who is in indigent condition. 1. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years. 1. The applicant should have given a contribution to the field of Art and culture or should have worked in the field of Art and culture. 1. The income of the applicant should
- Last verified
- Recently
Benefits
1. Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 2,500/- per month every year. 1. However, the recipient of State Cultural Award shall be entitled for Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 3,200/- per month every year.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
The Director of Art & Culture shall release an advertisement in local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications from eligible applicants.
Step 2: Offline application — step 2
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
Step 3: Offline application — step 3
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Step 4: Offline application — step 4
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 5: Offline application — step 5
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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