The scheme "Kala Samman Scheme" grants financial assistance to eminent artists who are in indigent circumstances as a token of respect for their contribution to the field of Art and culture.
Kala Samman Scheme - Introduction
The scheme "Kala Samman Scheme" is implemented by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Goa, to grant financial assistance to eminent artists who are in indigent circumstances as a token of respect for their contribution to the field of Art and culture.
- To give financial support to the artists in indigent circumstances.
- To grant monthly financial assistance to the artists who are in indigent conditions to meet their daily needs.
- To recognize the contribution of artists in the field of Art and culture.
Benefits
Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 2,500/- per month every year.
However, the recipient of State Cultural Award shall be entitled for Financial Assistance to the extent of ₹ 3,200/- per month every year.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be an artist who is in indigent condition.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years.
- The applicant should have given a contribution to the field of Art and culture or should have worked in the field of Art and culture.
- The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 48,000/- per annum. (However, this clause shall not be applicable, where the applicant is the recipient of the ‘State Cultural Award’).
NOTE: The number of cases to be sanctioned shall depend upon the availability of funds for every financial year.
Application Process
- Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001.
- Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
- Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and 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 the concerned authority.