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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Lumpsum Grant

The scheme aims to provide a lumpsum grant (maximum ₹20,000/-) to the dependent family in case of death of the artist. The one-time financial assistance amount is disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) mode. The applications 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 "Lumpsum Grant" component of the scheme aims to provide a lumpsum grant (maximum ₹20,000/-) to the dependent family in case of death of the artist. The one-time financial assistance amount is disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) mode. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.

Benefits

₹20.0K · one-time

Financial Assistance in the form of a lumpsum grant, maximum of ₹20,000/- shall be provided.
The one-time financial assistance amount is disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) mode.

Conditions

The wife/husband of the late artist shall be considered first for the grant.
In the event of the wife/husband predeceasing the late artist, the benefit shall be passed on to the unmarried/unemployed sons/daughters of the deceased artist as the case may be in equal ratio.

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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Domicile Certificate
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Death Certificate
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Documentary Proof of Recognition by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
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Income Certificate
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Documentary Proof Establishing the Family Relation with the Artist

✦ 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 applicants 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 applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹20.0K