Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards

Description
The scheme "Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to preserve, promote, and celebrate the Indian classical music heritage by recognizing and awarding distinguished male artists who have significantly contributed to this field. The award is conferred annually during the Pt. Omkarnath Shastri Sangeet Mohotsav, where artists are selected by an expert committee based on their lifelong service, adherence to the guru-shishya tradition, and national or international recognition in classical music.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance and Recognition: Eligible male artists receive a prestigious award that acknowledges their lifelong dedication to Indian classical music.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a male.
2. - The applicant should be an artist.
3. - The applicant should have significantly contributed to the field of Indian classical music.
4. - The applicant should have rendered at least 40 years of service in classical music at the state or national level.
5. - The applicant should have received formal training under the traditional guru-shishya parampara (teacher-disciple tradition).
6. - The applicant should have worked for the promotion, protection, and nurturing of classical music.
7. - The applicant should have received recognized awards at the national or international level.
8. - The applicant should have conducted noteworthy research in the development and conservation of classical music.
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Required Documents
• Aadhar Card.
• Age Proof.
• Attested copy of PAN Card.
• Bank Details Copy.
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the scheme "Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards"?
A: The primary objective of the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot; is to honor and recognize eminent male classical music artists who have made outstanding contributions in the field of Indian classical music through a lifetime of service, promotion of traditional learning methods, and national or international recognition.
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Q: Who is eligible to receive the award under the scheme "Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards"?
A: Only those applicants who are male classical music artists and have rendered over 40 years of service in the field of Indian classical music, along with having received formal training in the guru-shishya tradition and national or international recognition, are eligible for the award under the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot;.
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Q: Is the scheme "Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards" open to female artists?
A: No, the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot; is specifically meant for male artists, and hence, female artists are not eligible to apply under this scheme.
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Q: Is there a specific age requirement to apply for the scheme "Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards"?
A: While the scheme does not prescribe a specific age limit, the eligibility criteria clearly state that the applicant must have rendered more than 40 years of service in classical music, implying that the recipient must be of a mature age with a substantial career span.
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Q: What type of musical tradition is recognized under the scheme "Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards"?
A: The scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot; recognizes contributions specifically in the field of Indian classical music, especially those grounded in the traditional guru-shishya parampara (teacher-disciple tradition).
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Q: Is the applicant required to have received any prior awards to be eligible for this scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant must have received national or international-level awards in recognition of their excellence in classical music as a part of the eligibility criteria under the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot;.
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Q: Can artists residing outside the state of Gujarat apply for this award?
A: Yes, since the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot; is a national-level initiative, it is open to applicants from across India, regardless of their state of residence.
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Q: What supporting documents are required while applying for this award scheme?
A: Applicants must submit documents such as Aadhaar Card, Age Proof, Attested PAN Card, Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque, Bank Details Copy of Heir (if applicable), and a properly filled application form on plain paper while applying for the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot;.
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Q: How frequently is the award under the scheme "Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards" given?
A: The award under the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot; is presented once every year during the Pt. Omkarnath Shastri Sangeet Mohotsav, which is organized to celebrate contributions to classical music.
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Q: Who is responsible for selecting the recipients of this award?
A: An expert committee comprising specialists and committee members from the field of classical music is responsible for reviewing the applications and selecting the most deserving recipient under the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot;.
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Q: What kind of recognition is given to the awardees under this scheme?
A: The awardees under the scheme &quot;Pandit Omkarnath Classical Music Festival and Awards&quot; are presented with a prestigious national-level award and financial assistance, acknowledging their lifelong dedication to classical music.
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