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Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles - Folk Artists

The Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, the Tamil Nadu Folk Artiste's Welfare Board provides financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles to registered folk artists.

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About This Scheme

The Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, The Tamil Nadu Folk Artiste's Welfare Board provides assistance of ₹500/- for the purchase of spectacles to registered folk artists. The assistance shall be restricted to two thousand registered folk artists per year on First come – First serve basis.

Benefits

₹500

  • Financial Assistance maximum of ₹500/-
Note: This assistance shall be given only once.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a registered folk artist.

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    The applicant should not have any dues payable to the board.

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    The applicant must not have availed similar benefits from any other government scheme.

Required Documents

  • ✦
    Registration Card of the Folk Artist.
  • ✦
    Medical Prescription (from a registered eye specialist).
  • ✦
    Purchase Bill.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the regional office and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form XV from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director in the regional offices.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹500

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Sports & CultureSocial welfare & Empowerment

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