Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Financial Assistance For Funeral of the Artist

Description
The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Financial Assistance for Funeral of the Artist" component of the scheme aims to provide financial relief to the families of deceased Goan artists by assisting them in meeting funeral expenses, thereby acknowledging the contributions of artists and supporting their families during difficult times. The component provides financial assistance of up to ₹10,000/- to cover expenses related to the funeral of a recognized Goan artist. The applicant must be a family member of the deceased artist. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.

Benefits
• Financial assistance of up to a maximum of ₹10,000/- shall be sanctioned to meet expenses in connection with the funeral of the Goan artist.
• The benefit is provided as a one-time lump sum grant.
• The financial assistance amount shall be disbursed to the eligible member of artist's family in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a family member of the deceased artist.
2. - The deceased artist must have been born and brought up in Goa.
3. - The deceased artist must have been recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
4. - The family income of the deceased artist (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
5. - The applicant must not have claimed or received funeral assistance benefits from any other government source for the same purpose.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa, and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
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Step 1: Visit the office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa, and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.

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

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with all required documents directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
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Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with all required documents directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.

Step 4: Step 1: The Directorate shall forward the application to the sub-committee for scrutinizing the application thoroughly. The Director shall give its recommendations to the sub-committee.
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Step 1: The Directorate shall forward the application to the sub-committee for scrutinizing the application thoroughly. The Director shall give its recommendations to the sub-committee.

Step 5: Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names which are considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance to be released.
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Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names which are considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance to be released.

Step 6: Step 3: After the committee decides on the quantum of assistance, the approval from the Government shall be obtained for disbursement of the financial assistance.
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Step 3: After the committee decides on the quantum of assistance, the approval from the Government shall be obtained for disbursement of the financial assistance.

Step 7: Step 4: After obtaining Government approval, the Director shall disburse the one-time financial assistance amount to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.
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Step 4: After obtaining Government approval, the Director shall disburse the one-time financial assistance amount to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.

Required Documents
• Birth Certificate of the Artist
• Death Certificate of the Artist
• Document establishing the family relation of the applicant with the deceased artist.
• Income Certificate
• Recognition Certificate of the Artist (by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum monetary benefit that can be granted to help cover the expenses incurred during the last rites and funeral ceremonies of a departed artist?
A: The maximum financial assistance that can be sanctioned under this component is ₹10,000/- to meet expenses in connection with the funeral of the Goan artist.
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Q: Is there a specific time limit within which I must submit the death certificate after receiving approval for the funeral assistance under this component?
A: Yes, you must furnish a copy of the death certificate within 2 months from the date of sanction of the financial assistance. This is a mandatory requirement for the benefit.
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Q: Will the financial aid be transferred directly to my bank account, or do I need to collect it physically from any government office?
A: The financial assistance amount will be disbursed directly to your bank account through Electronic Clearing System mode after all approvals and documentation are completed.
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Q: Can I apply for this benefit if the deceased artist was receiving monthly pension under the Kala Samman scheme from the Art and Culture Department?
A: No, the scheme explicitly states that it will not be applicable to beneficiaries of Kala Samman who receive monthly pensions from the Department of Art &amp; Culture, Government of Goa.
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Q: Where exactly should I go to collect the application form and submit my request for financial assistance for funeral expenses of the artist?
A: You should visit the Directorate of Art &amp; Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa during working days to collect the form and submit your completed application.
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