Ministry Of Culture
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The scheme aims to recognize veteran Khell/Khell-Tiatr artistes who have made significant contributions to this traditional art form. It honors deserving artistes with lifetime achievement awards and cash burse.
₹50.0K · annual
*The selected artistes must be compulsorily present in person to receive the award.
The applicant must be not less than 60 years of age.
The applicant must have at least 10 years of contribution in the field of Khell-Tiatr.
The applicant must demonstrate excellence as an actor, script writer, director, singer, lyricist, set designer, or other theatrical role in Khell/Khell-Tiatr.
The applicant who is an actor/singer/stage manager/lights effects provider/make-up artist/costume designer/live music/background music provider must have performed in at least 10 khell-tiatrs.
The applicant who is a writer/director must have written/directed at least 10 khell-tiatrs.
Award can only be received once in a lifetime across all related categories.
##### Evaluation Considerations
The applicant's innovative contributions to the presentation of Khell/Khell-Tiatr will be evaluated.
The applicant's work in other languages or films beyond Khell/Khell-Tiatr will be considered.
The applicant's published books of scripts/lyrics will be taken into account.
The applicant's previous awards in the field will be considered.
##### Relaxation
Age limit may be relaxed if the health of the artiste is not well.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
The application is through recommendations from individuals or institutions, or through response to advertisements in local newspapers.
Step 1: The applicant must take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, the interested applicant should visit the Tiatr Academy of Goa, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the designated staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields:
Step 3: Paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required). Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.
Selection ProcessThe Executive Board evaluates applications based on the stated criteria through recommendations and also reserves the right to select deserving artistes from outside the recommended list.