Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Lumpsum Grant

Description
The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Lumpsum Grant" component of the scheme aims to provide a lumpsum grant maximum ₹20,000/- to the dependent family in case of death of the artist. The one-time financial assistance amount is disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing Service ECS mode. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance in the form of a lumpsum grant, maximum of ₹20,000/- shall be provided.
• The one-time financial assistance amount is disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) mode.
• The wife/husband of the late artist shall be considered first for the grant.
• In the event of the wife/husband predeceasing the late artist, the benefit shall be passed on to the unmarried/unemployed sons/daughters of the deceased artist as the case may be in equal ratio.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The deceased artist must have been Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
2. - The deceased artist must have been recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
3. - The deceased artist must not have been less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)
4. - The applicant must be the dependent family member of the deceased artist.
5. - The wife/husband of the late artist shall be considered first for the grant.
6. - In the event of the wife/husband predeceasing the late artist, the benefit shall be passed on to the unmarried/unemployed sons/daughters of the deceased artist as the case may be in equal ratio.
7. - The annual income of the family of the deceased artist (from all the sources) must be less than ₹25,000/- per annum.
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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 applicants 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 relea…
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Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the applicants 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.
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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 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 applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.

Required Documents
• Domicile Certificate
• Death Certificate
• Documentary Proof of Recognition by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
• Income Certificate
• Documentary Proof Establishing the Family Relation with the Artist

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum allowable annual family income from all sources to be eligible for this specific financial grant?
A: Only those families whose total annual family income from all sources is less than ₹25,000/- per annum shall be eligible for this grant category.
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Q: If the primary eligible family member is not alive, who is eligible to receive the benefit instead?
A: If the wife or husband predeceases the late artist, the benefit can be passed on to the unmarried or unemployed sons or daughters of the deceased artist.
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Q: When the financial assistance is distributed among multiple secondary eligible family members, how is the grant apportioned?
A: The benefit shall be passed on to the eligible unmarried or unemployed sons or daughters of the deceased artist in equal ratio.
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Q: Is there a specific official requirement regarding the status or recognition of the deceased Goan artist?
A: The deceased artist must have been an aged and needy Goan Artist recognized by the Directorate of Art &amp; Culture, Government of Goa.
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Q: How should the applicant prove their relationship to the deceased artist to substantiate their claim as an eligible family member?
A: Applicants must enclose a marriage certificate or any other valid document indicating they are the eligible family member.
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Q: What specific method is utilized by the Director of Art & Culture for disbursing the approved financial assistance amount?
A: The one-time financial assistance amount is disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) mode.
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Q: What is the maximum financial amount that the family can receive as a lumpsum grant upon the unfortunate death of the artist?
A: The maximum financial assistance provided in the form of a lumpsum grant upon the death of the artist is ₹20,000/-.
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Q: Where must the eligible artist's family submit the prescribed proforma application for this financial grant?
A: The application must be submitted directly to the Directorate of Art &amp; Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
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Q: Who is prioritized as the primary family member to be considered for receiving the lumpsum financial assistance?
A: The wife or husband of the late artist shall be considered first when applying for the grant amount.
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Q: Are there any additional certificates related to relationships or birth that might be required depending on the applicant?
A: Yes, relevant documentation like dependency certificates or birth certificates may have to be enclosed as required under various objectives of the scheme.
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Q: Which essential official record must be enclosed with the application to confirm the loss of the eligible artist?
A: The applicant must enclose a Death certificate of the late artist along with the application.
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Q: When is the prescribed application proforma generally available for collection at the department office?
A: The application forms will be available at the office of the department during the working days.
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Q: Which official document is necessary to verify that the family's annual income meets the maximum limit prescribed for this category?
A: A necessary income certificate must be produced from the competent authority proving the annual family income is less than ₹25,000/- per annum.
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Q: Does the deceased artist need to meet specific criteria related to their place of birth and upbringing in the state?
A: Yes, the eligible artist must have been a Goan, meaning they were born and brought up in the State of Goa.
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