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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Incentive for Self Employment

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, to needy Goan artists or their families for setting up self-employment ventures, helping them establish sustainable income sources. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Incentive for Self-Employment" component of the scheme aims to provide financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, to needy Goan artists or their families for setting up self-employment ventures, helping them establish sustainable income sources. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.

Benefits

₹50.0K · one-time

Financial Assistance

₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, shall be provided for setting up self employment venture.
The financial assistance amount shall be disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode.
The assistance is provided as a one-time grant.

Conditions

The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers must be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant.
The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount, if any, shall be refunded to the Government within the stipulated timeframe.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Birth Certificate
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Domicile Certificate
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Income Certificate
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Certificate From Any Gazetted Officer (confirming that the applicant is not employed or self employed).
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Estimate Indicating The Cost Of The Self Employment Venture (from competent authority).
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Documentary Proof Of Recognition By The Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government Of Goa.
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Declaration Or Affidavit (confirming that the applicant has not availed self employment benefits earlier under any Government scheme, Autonomous bodies, or Corporations).
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Details Of The Expenditure Incurred Along With The Vouchers (to be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: Visit the office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa, and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.

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 completed application form along with all required documents directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.

Post-Application Processes

Step 1: The Directorate shall forward the application to the sub-committee for scrutinizing the application thoroughly. The Director shall give its recommendations to the sub-committee.

Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names of the artists which are considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance to be released to the needy artist.

Step 3: After the committee decides on the quantum of assistance, the approval from the Government shall be obtained for disbursement of the financial assistance.

Step 4: After obtaining Government approval, the Director shall disburse the one-time financial assistance amount to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹50.0K