Goa State Cultural Award
in Goa
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Goa State Cultural Award in Goa
Goa State Cultural Award is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Goa State Cultural Award in Goa
Scheme Overview
"Goa State Cultural Award" has been designed to honour the eminent personalities in the field of Art and culture. The scheme intends to give recognition to the Goan artists par excellence for their lifetime achievements and for their extraordinary contribution to the field of Art and culture in Goa.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an artist.
The applicant should have completed 60 years of age.
The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions to the field of art & culture at large and in his/her respective field of art in particular.
The applicant should have contributed in his/her respective field of art in Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of his/her entire career as a practising artist.
No award will be presented posthumously. However, during the selection process if the death of any artist occurs after the recommendation of his name then Task Force The committee may consider his name for the award, in such circumstances award will be presented posthumously.
Benefits
The awardee shall be honoured with a shawl, a sriphal, a certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of ₹ 1,00,000/- per individual and monthly financial assistance as provided under the scheme of Kala Samman.
Every year maximum of 12 (twelve) persons are awarded in the following fields -
1. Music
2. Dance
3. Drama/Theatre including Tiatr
4. Performing Folk Art
5. Fine Art & Craft
6. Bhajan/Kirtan/Choir
7. Film & associated Audio Visual works of Art
8. Overall contribution to the field of art & culture
9. Literature
10. (Creative) Photography
Within 6 months from the last date of submission of the application.
On or before April 30.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Recommendation Letter From Individual / Institution |
| 2 | Copy of ID Proof |
| 3 | Brief Biodata (Not More Than 1 Page) |
| 4 | Birth / Age Proof Certificate |
| 5 | Aadhar Card Copy |
| 6 | Biodata |
| 7 | 2 Passport Sized Photographs |
| 8 | Photograph of Performance/ Felicitations/ Contribution in the Particular Field. |
| 9 | Certificates of Achievements (if Any) |
| 10 | If the Nominee is NRI/OCI, Documentary Proof is to Be Attached. |
| 11 | Copy of 1st Page of the Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque. |
How to Apply in Goa
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
Offline 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 of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form of the respective scheme, 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).
Offline 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 ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, E-mail: [email protected].
Offline Within 30 days* from the date of advertisement in the Newspaper.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Goa State Cultural Award in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Goa State Cultural Award. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Goa State Cultural Award in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The provided information does not specify any conditions or restrictions on how the financial purse awarded to the awardees can be used. Therefore, it can be assumed that awardees have discretion in using the financial assistance for their needs.