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Scheme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Deceased Famous Artists

Scheme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Deceased Famous Artists was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The objective of the scheme is to provide a one-time maintenance grant of ₹25,000/- to the families of deceased famous artists.

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About This Scheme

Scheme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Deceased Famous Artists was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The objective of the scheme is to provide a one-time maintenance grant of ₹25,000/- to the families of deceased famous artists of the art disciplines of music, drama, dance, film, and folk arts.

Benefits

₹25.0K

Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The deceased should have been a famous artist in the art disciplines of music/ drama/ dance/ film/ folk arts.

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    The benefit of the scheme will be given only on the death of the famous artist.

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    The applicant should be the legal heir of the deceased.

Required Documents

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    Passport-size Photo of Deceased Artist.
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    Applicant Passport-size Photo.
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    Deceased Artist's Original Death Certificate.
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    Legal Heir Certificate.
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    Income Certificate (from Thasildar).
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    Genuine Artist Certificate (from Two Senior Artists or Cultural Organizations).
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    Property Certificate (if Owned House or Land).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Manram and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form 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 Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai - 600 028.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority 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
₹25.0K

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Categories

Sports & CultureSocial welfare & Empowerment

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