Kala Samman Scheme for Artists in Goa

Objectives:

The objectives of the scheme are as follows:

• To give financial support to the artists in indigent circumstances.
• To grant monthly financial assistance to the artists who are in indigent conditions to meet their daily needs.
• To recognize the contribution of artists in the field of Art & Culture.

Eligibility:

• Any artist who is in indigent condition is eligible for assistance under this scheme.
• Artist should attain the age of 60 years at the time of applying for the scheme.
• Artist must have given contribution in the field of Art & Culture or should have worked in the field of Art & Culture to become eligible under this scheme.
• The income of the applicant artist should not exceed 48,000/- per annum. (However this clause shall not be applicable, where the applicant is recipient of’ ‘State Cultural Award’).
• Number of cases to be sanctioned will depend upon the availability of funds for every financial year.

Benefits:

• An eligible artist shall be granted financial assistance to the extent of 2,500/- per month every year.
• Recipient of State Cultural Award will be entitled for Financial Assistance to the extent of 3,200/- per month every year.

Scheme Valid till: 31^st March 2021

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