Chief Ministergi Artistessingi Tengbang - Assistance To The Cultural Group For Training With New Production
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Overview
"CMAT - Assistance to the Cultural Group for Training with New Production" by the Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur aims at providing financial assistance to registered cultural groups that have been relentlessly working on providing training to the younger generation with new products.
Details
Manipur is widely known for its varied traditions and culture belonging to different communities that have been passed on from generation to generation through practice and oral traditions. The scheme "Chief Ministergi Artistessingi Tengbang - Assistance to the Cultural Group for Training with New Production" by the Department of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur aims at providing financial assistance to registered cultural groups that have been relentlessly working on providing training to the younger generation with new products to enrich the traditions, art forms, and culture.
Benefits
• Theatres: Traditional / Modern / Shumang Leela
• Dance: Classical / Folk / Tribal Dance
• Music: Hindustani / Sankirtana / Folk / Tribal Music
• Visual Arts: Painting / Sculpture / Graphic
• Literature:
• Theatres: Traditional/Modern/Shumang Leela:
• Dance: Classical/Folk/Tribal Dance
• Music: Hindustani/Sankirtana/Folk/Tribal Music
• Visual Arts: Painting / Sculpture / Graphic
• Literature:
• Research & Book Publication (For individual)
• Training on Instrument Making / Costume Making (For individuals)
• The amount of Assistance will be released to the account of the applicant/organization through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility Criteria
1. ***Only the residents/domiciles of the state of Manipur are eligible to apply to this scheme.***
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3. > **Eligibility: (Category A)**
4. Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have already made a minimum of 15 remarkable productions in the last 25 years.
5. Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have given a performance/show in at least 3 or 4 National Festivals and participated in 3 or 4 State Level Programme.
6. The applicant group (for all categories mentioned above) should not receive any kind of assistance from any other sources for the same purpose.
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8. > **Eligibility: (Category B)**
9. Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have already made a minimum production of their organization as below:
10. Minimum 5 remarkable productions for the registered group of 3 above 15 years.
11. Minimum 6-10 remarkable production for the registered group of 15 above 25 years.
12. Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have given performance/show in at least 3 or 4 State Level or National Level Programme
13. The applicant group (for all categories mentioned above) should not receive any kind of assistance from any other sources for the same purpose
14. For Visual Art, Research & Book Publication, and Instrument / Costume Making, individual artists/artists/writers/artisans who have enough knowledge in their respective fields will be eligible. Research & Book Publication should be based on Manipuri culture and also the translation of (a) old manuscripts to modern Manipuri language only (b) the books of other languages on art & culture to Manipuri language which may be used as reference.
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16. > **Method of Selection:**
17. The selection of artists/groups will be done by a Screening / Selection Committee constituted by the Government.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/77/18/771853bc-9222-4c87-90db-c082867788bf/application_form_for_training_with_new_production.pdf
Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.
Step 2: Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/77/18/771853bc-9222-4c87-90db-c082867788bf/application_form_for_training_with_new_production.pdf
Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.
Step 3: Step 3: The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture) latest by a month befo…
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/77/18/771853bc-9222-4c87-90db-c082867788bf/application_form_for_training_with_new_production.pdf
Step 3: The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture) latest by a month before the travel schedule.
Required Documents
• Passport Sized Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Identity
• Proof of Address / Domicile Certificate
• Detail proposal with an estimated cost
• List of Artistes
• Bank Account Detail (for Individual / Registered group)
• Last 3 years’ Audited Statement of Accounts (for the group)
• Utilization Certificate of previous grants / financial assistance
• Detailed Report of the Remarkable Productions with supporting documents that qualify the group to apply for CMAT.
• Bio Data (for the individual artiste) or Activities Report (for the group) with relevant supporting documents/certificates
• Registration Certificate for groups
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
A: This scheme aims at providing financial assistance to registered cultural groups that have been relentlessly working on providing training to the younger generation with new products to enrich traditions, art forms, and culture.
Q: What Is The Eligibility Criteria For The Registered Groups In The Case Of Category (A)?
A: 1. Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have already made a minimum of 15 remarkable productions in the last 25 years.
2. Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have given a performance/show in at least 3 or 4 National Festivals and participated in 3 or 4 State Level Programme.
3. The applicant group (for all categories mentioned above) should not receive any kind of assistance from any other sources for the same purpose.
Q: What Is The Eligibility Criteria For The Registered Groups In The Case Of Category (B)?
A: Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have already made a minimum production of their organization as below:
Minimum 5 remarkable productions for the registered group of 3 above 15 years.
Minimum 6-10 remarkable production for the registered group of 15 above 25 years.
Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have given performance/show in at least 3 or 4 State Level or National Level Programme.
The applicant group (for all categories mentioned above) should not receive any kind of assistance from any other sources for the same purpose.
For Visual Art, Research & Book Publication, and Instrument / Costume Making, individual artists/artists/writers/artisans who have enough knowledge in their respective fields will be eligible. Research & Book Publication should be based on Manipuri culture and also the translation of:
(a) old manuscripts to modern Manipuri language only
(b) the books of other languages on art & culture to Manipuri language which may be used as reference.
Q: Training For What Forms Of Music Are Provided In Category-A?
A: Training for the following forms of Music is provided in Category-A: Hindustani / Sankirtana / Folk / Tribal Music.
Q: Training For What Forms Of Theatres Are Provided In Category-A?
A: Training for the following forms of Theatres is provided in Category-A: Traditional / Modern / Shumang Leela.
Q: Training For What Forms Of Visual Arts Are Provided In Category-B?
A: Training for the following forms of Visual Arts is provided in Category-B: Painting / Sculpture / Graphic.
Q: Which Department Manages This Scheme?
A: This scheme is managed by the Department of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur.
Q: Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?
A: No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.
Q: To Whom Should The Application Be Addressed?
A: The duly filled-in application form should be addressed to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur.
Q: What Is The Address Of The Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government Of Manipur?
A: The address of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur is: Office at Palace Compound, Imphal.
Q: To Whom Should The Cover Letter Be Addressed?
A: The cover letter should be addressed to the Director (Art & Culture).
Q: Is It Mandatory To Self-Attest All The Required Documents That Are To Be Attached To The Application?
A: Yes, all the required documents that are to be attached to the application should be self-attested mandatorily.
Q: Can I Apply To This Scheme If I Am Above 18 Years Of Age?
A: There are no age-related criteria for this scheme. You can apply to this scheme irrespective of your age, provided that you meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme.
Q: Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.
Q: Are There Any Age-Related Criteria For This Scheme?
A: No, there are no age-related criteria mentioned in the scheme guidelines for this scheme.
Q: Can A Domicile Of Telangana Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, in order to be eligible to apply, the applicant should be a resident/domicile of the state of Manipur.
Q: Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?
A: This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.
Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/77/18/771853bc-9222-4c87-90db-c082867788bf/application_form_for_training_with_new_production.pdf
Q: Can Applicants From Scheduled Castes Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme is open to all applicants irrespective of their caste.
Eligibility Criteria
***Only the residents/domiciles of the state of Manipur are eligible to apply to this scheme.***
<br>
> **Eligibility: (Category A)**
Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have already made a minimum of 15 remarkable productions in the last 25 years.
Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have given a performance/show in at least 3 or 4 National Festivals and participated in 3 or 4 State Level Programme.
The applicant group (for all categories mentioned above) should not receive any kind of assistance from any other sources for the same purpose.
<br>
> **Eligibility: (Category B)**
Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have already made a minimum production of their organization as below:
Minimum 5 remarkable productions for the registered group of 3 above 15 years.
Minimum 6-10 remarkable production for the registered group of 15 above 25 years.
Registered Groups (for all categories mentioned above) should have given performance/show in at least 3 or 4 State Level or National Level Programme
The applicant group (for all categories mentioned above) should not receive any kind of assistance from any other sources for the same purpose
For Visual Art, Research & Book Publication, and Instrument / Costume Making, individual artists/artists/writers/artisans who have enough knowledge in their respective fields will be eligible. Research & Book Publication should be based on Manipuri culture and also the translation of (a) old manuscripts to modern Manipuri language only (b) the books of other languages on art & culture to Manipuri language which may be used as reference.
<br>
> **Method of Selection:**
The selection of artists/groups will be done by a Screening / Selection Committee constituted by the Government.
Benefits
Theatres: Traditional / Modern / Shumang Leela
Dance: Classical / Folk / Tribal Dance
Music: Hindustani / Sankirtana / Folk / Tribal Music
Visual Arts: Painting / Sculpture / Graphic
Literature:
Theatres: Traditional/Modern/Shumang Leela:
Dance: Classical/Folk/Tribal Dance
Music: Hindustani/Sankirtana/Folk/Tribal Music
Visual Arts: Painting / Sculpture / Graphic
Literature:
Research & Book Publication (For individual)
Training on Instrument Making / Costume Making (For individuals)
The amount of Assistance will be released to the account of the applicant/organization through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Sized Photograph |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card |
| 3 | Proof of Identity |
| 4 | Proof of Address / Domicile Certificate |
| 5 | Detail proposal with an estimated cost |
| 6 | List of Artistes |
| 7 | Bank Account Detail (for Individual / Registered group) |
| 8 | Last 3 years’ Audited Statement of Accounts (for the group) |
| 9 | Utilization Certificate of previous grants / financial assistance |
| 10 | Detailed Report of the Remarkable Productions with supporting documents that qualify the group to apply for CMAT. |
| 11 | Bio Data (for the individual artiste) or Activities Report (for the group) with relevant supporting documents/certificates |
| 12 | Registration Certificate for groups |
How to Apply
Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/77/18/771853bc-9222-4c87-90db-c082867788bf/application_form_for_training_with_new_production.pdf Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.
Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/77/18/771853bc-9222-4c87-90db-c082867788bf/application_form_for_training_with_new_production.pdf Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.
Step 3: The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture) latest by a month befo…
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/77/18/771853bc-9222-4c87-90db-c082867788bf/application_form_for_training_with_new_production.pdf Step 3: The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture) latest by a month before the travel schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
This scheme aims at providing financial assistance to registered cultural groups that have been relentlessly working on providing training to the younger generation with new products to enrich traditions, art forms, and culture.