Award of Puduvai Kalaimamani

Description
The "Award of Puduvai Kalaimamani" scheme was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide prizes of ₹50,000/- and 30 awards to artists or authors/writers in the fields of Literature, Music, Dance, Drama, Painting and Sculpture, and Folk arts. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the Director of Art and Culture Department.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹50,000/-.
• No. of Awards: 30

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an artist or author/writer.
2. The applicant's age should be 30 years or above.
3. The applicant should be performed in the field of literature, music, dance, drama, painting and sculpture, and folk arts.
4. The author/writer should have published books of high repute in poetry, prose, and research articles in literature and grammar in their respective languages.
5. The applicant should participate in literary and research.
6. The applicant should not have been given any such award by other Government and Organisations like Universities etc.
7. The applicant should be a native of Puducherry or residence in Puducherry continuously for a period of 5 years.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department of Art and Culture and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in ap…
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The interested applicant downloads the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the superintendent, Department of Art and Culture, No.1, Roman Roland Road, Puducherry 605 001.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the superintendent, Department of Art and Culture, No.1, Roman Roland Road, Puducherry 605 001.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the superintendent 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 appl…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the superintendent 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).

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph.
• Residence Certificate.
• Birth Certificate.
• Education Certificate.
• Occupation Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• List of Books/Articles Published.
• Degrees / Honours / National and State Level Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Puduvai Kalaimamani Award?
A: The Puduvai Kalaimamani Award is a prestigious award given to individuals excelling in literature, music, dance, drama, painting and sculpture, and folk arts.

Q: Who is eligible for the Puduvai Kalaimamani Award?
A: Individuals over the age of 30 who have published reputed works and participated in literary and research activities, and have not received similar awards from other government bodies or organizations.

Q: What fields does the Puduvai Kalaimamani Award cover?
A: The award covers literature, music, dance, drama, painting and sculpture, and folk arts.

Q: What is the cash prize for the Puduvai Kalaimamani Award?
A: Each award carries a cash prize of [?]50,000.

Q: Are previous award recipients from other organizations eligible?
A: No, individuals who have received similar awards from other government bodies or organizations like universities are not eligible.

Q: Is there an age requirement for the Puduvai Kalaimamani Award?
A: Yes, applicants must be above 30 years of age.

Q: Can someone without published books but active in literary research apply?
A: No, publication of reputed works is a mandatory criterion alongside participation in literary and research activities.

Q: How is preference determined among eligible candidates?
A: Preference is given to older candidates and those who have lived in Puducherry longer, in case all other conditions are met.

Q: Can non-natives of Puducherry apply for the award?
A: Yes, Non-natives can apply if they have resided in Puducherry continuously for at least five years before the selection date.

Q: What type of publications are required for eligibility?
A: Applicants should have published books of high repute in poetry, prose, or research articles in literature and grammar in their respective languages.