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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Incentive for Self Employment
Art, Culture and Museums Department
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Overview
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, to needy Goan artists or their families for setting up self-employment ventures, helping them establish sustainable income sources. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.
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Description
The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Incentive for Self-Employment" component of the scheme aims to provide financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, to needy Goan artists or their families for setting up self-employment ventures, helping them establish sustainable income sources. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.
Exclusions
• Individuals who have already availed self-employment benefits earlier under any Government scheme, Autonomous bodies, or Corporations are not eligible.
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Benefits
• ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, shall be provided for setting up self employment venture.
• The financial assistance amount shall be disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode.
• The assistance is provided as a one-time grant.
• The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers must be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant.
• The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount, if any, shall be refunded to the Government within the stipulated timeframe.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
2. - The artist must be an artist recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
3. - The income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
4. - The applicant must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)
5. - The applicant must not be employed or self-employed at the time of application.
6. <br>
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.
Offline
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).
Offline
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.
Offline
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.
Offline
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 of the artists which are considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance t…
Offline
Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names of the artists 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 to the needy artist.
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.
Offline
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.
Offline
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
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Certificate From Any Gazetted Officer (confirming that the applicant is not employed or self employed).
• Estimate Indicating The Cost Of The Self Employment Venture (from competent authority).
• Documentary Proof Of Recognition By The Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government Of Goa.
• Declaration Or Affidavit (confirming that the applicant has not availed self employment benefits earlier under any Government scheme, Autonomous bodies, or Corporations).
• Details Of The Expenditure Incurred Along With The Vouchers (to be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum amount of financial assistance that can be provided to an artist or their family member for establishing a self employment venture?
A: Financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, shall be provided for setting up a self employment venture.
<br>
Q: If I am currently working in a private company on a regular basis, am I eligible to apply for financial assistance under this component?
A: No, the applicant must not be employed or self employed at the time of application. A certificate from any Gazetted Officer confirming non-employment status must be submitted.
<br>
Q: What happens if I have previously received self employment benefits from any other government scheme or autonomous body? Can I still apply for this assistance?
A: No, those applicants who have not availed self employment benefits earlier under any Government scheme, Autonomous bodies, or Corporations shall only be eligible for the financial assistance under this incentive.
<br>
Q: Is there any specific age requirement that needs to be fulfilled by the artist applying for self employment financial assistance?
A: Yes, the applicant must be not less than 50 years of age. However, the Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.
<br>
Q: What is the maximum annual family income limit from all sources that an applicant must maintain to be eligible for this financial assistance?
A: The applicant must have an annual family income from all sources that does not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum to be eligible for this component.
<br>
Q: What kind of documentary evidence regarding the cost of the self employment venture needs to be submitted along with the application?
A: An estimate indicating the cost of the self employment venture from a competent authority must be submitted along with the application.
<br>
Q: Do I need to be officially recognized as an artist by any government department to be eligible for applying under this scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant must be recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. Documentary proof of this recognition must be submitted with the application.
<br>
Q: After receiving the financial assistance, what are the reporting requirements regarding how the funds were utilized for the self employment venture?
A: The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers must be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant for the self employment venture.
<br>
Q: If I do not utilize the entire sanctioned amount for my self employment venture, what should I do with the remaining funds?
A: The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount, if any, shall be refunded to the Government within the stipulated timeframe as specified in the guidelines.
<br>
Q: Through which mode will the financial assistance amount be transferred to the beneficiary's account once the application is approved by the authorities?
A: The financial assistance amount shall be disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode directly to the bank account.
<br>
Q: Where should I submit my application form and all the required documents to apply for this self employment financial assistance?
A: The application must be submitted directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa during working days at the office of the department.
<br>
Q: Is there any certificate required to prove that I am not currently employed or engaged in any self employment activity?
A: Yes, a certificate to the effect that the applicant is not employed or is not self employed from any Gazetted Officer must be enclosed to the application.
<br>
The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Incentive for Self-Employment" component of the scheme aims to provide financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, to needy Goan artists or their families for setting up self-employment ventures, helping them establish sustainable income sources. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.
Exclusions
• Individuals who have already availed self-employment benefits earlier under any Government scheme, Autonomous bodies, or Corporations are not eligible.
• <br>
Benefits
• ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, shall be provided for setting up self employment venture.
• The financial assistance amount shall be disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode.
• The assistance is provided as a one-time grant.
• The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers must be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant.
• The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount, if any, shall be refunded to the Government within the stipulated timeframe.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
2. - The artist must be an artist recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
3. - The income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
4. - The applicant must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)
5. - The applicant must not be employed or self-employed at the time of application.
6. <br>
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.
Offline
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).
Offline
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.
Offline
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.
Offline
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 of the artists which are considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance t…
Offline
Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names of the artists 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 to the needy artist.
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.
Offline
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.
Offline
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
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Certificate From Any Gazetted Officer (confirming that the applicant is not employed or self employed).
• Estimate Indicating The Cost Of The Self Employment Venture (from competent authority).
• Documentary Proof Of Recognition By The Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government Of Goa.
• Declaration Or Affidavit (confirming that the applicant has not availed self employment benefits earlier under any Government scheme, Autonomous bodies, or Corporations).
• Details Of The Expenditure Incurred Along With The Vouchers (to be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum amount of financial assistance that can be provided to an artist or their family member for establishing a self employment venture?
A: Financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, shall be provided for setting up a self employment venture.
<br>
Q: If I am currently working in a private company on a regular basis, am I eligible to apply for financial assistance under this component?
A: No, the applicant must not be employed or self employed at the time of application. A certificate from any Gazetted Officer confirming non-employment status must be submitted.
<br>
Q: What happens if I have previously received self employment benefits from any other government scheme or autonomous body? Can I still apply for this assistance?
A: No, those applicants who have not availed self employment benefits earlier under any Government scheme, Autonomous bodies, or Corporations shall only be eligible for the financial assistance under this incentive.
<br>
Q: Is there any specific age requirement that needs to be fulfilled by the artist applying for self employment financial assistance?
A: Yes, the applicant must be not less than 50 years of age. However, the Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.
<br>
Q: What is the maximum annual family income limit from all sources that an applicant must maintain to be eligible for this financial assistance?
A: The applicant must have an annual family income from all sources that does not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum to be eligible for this component.
<br>
Q: What kind of documentary evidence regarding the cost of the self employment venture needs to be submitted along with the application?
A: An estimate indicating the cost of the self employment venture from a competent authority must be submitted along with the application.
<br>
Q: Do I need to be officially recognized as an artist by any government department to be eligible for applying under this scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant must be recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. Documentary proof of this recognition must be submitted with the application.
<br>
Q: After receiving the financial assistance, what are the reporting requirements regarding how the funds were utilized for the self employment venture?
A: The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers must be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant for the self employment venture.
<br>
Q: If I do not utilize the entire sanctioned amount for my self employment venture, what should I do with the remaining funds?
A: The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount, if any, shall be refunded to the Government within the stipulated timeframe as specified in the guidelines.
<br>
Q: Through which mode will the financial assistance amount be transferred to the beneficiary's account once the application is approved by the authorities?
A: The financial assistance amount shall be disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode directly to the bank account.
<br>
Q: Where should I submit my application form and all the required documents to apply for this self employment financial assistance?
A: The application must be submitted directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa during working days at the office of the department.
<br>
Q: Is there any certificate required to prove that I am not currently employed or engaged in any self employment activity?
A: Yes, a certificate to the effect that the applicant is not employed or is not self employed from any Gazetted Officer must be enclosed to the application.
<br>
Eligibility Criteria
1
- The applicant must be Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
2
- The artist must be an artist recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
3
- The income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
4
- The applicant must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)
5
- The applicant must not be employed or self-employed at the time of application.
6
<br>
Benefits
₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, shall be provided for setting up self employment venture.
The financial assistance amount shall be disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode.
The assistance is provided as a one-time grant.
The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers must be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant.
The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount, if any, shall be refunded to the Government within the stipulated timeframe.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Birth Certificate |
| 2 | Domicile Certificate |
| 3 | Income Certificate |
| 4 | Certificate From Any Gazetted Officer (confirming that the applicant is not employed or self employed). |
| 5 | Estimate Indicating The Cost Of The Self Employment Venture (from competent authority). |
| 6 | Documentary Proof Of Recognition By The Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government Of Goa. |
| 7 | Declaration Or Affidavit (confirming that the applicant has not availed self employment benefits earlier under any Government scheme, Autonomous bodies, or Corporations). |
| 8 | Details Of The Expenditure Incurred Along With The Vouchers (to be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant). |
How to Apply
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.
Offline 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.
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).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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.
Offline Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with all required documents directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
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.
Offline 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.
5
Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names of the artists which are considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance t…
Offline Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names of the artists 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 to the needy artist.
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.
Offline 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.
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.
Offline 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, shall be provided for setting up a self employment venture. <br>
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