Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa
in Goa
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Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa in Goa
Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa in Goa
Scheme Overview
The “Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa” has been designed with the objective of encouraging the festival theatre of Goa which is known as “Gomantakiya Utsavi Rangabhumi”. This form of theatre has an illustrious tradition of presenting plays during festivals in the villages.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be traditional village festive theatre groups/amateur theatre groups.
The group should have traditions of performing their plays during the village deity festival through devasthan or village institutions.
There has to be a tradition of performing the plays at least for 25 years.
The theatre group has to perform all the roles including that of the female in the drama from the same village. No professional artist will be allowed.
Traditional theatre group from the same village has to perform the play as the tradition may be and the devasthan or village committee may certify the same.
There should be a Bank Account of the group in the Nationalized/ Scheduled Bank in order to release payment.
Benefits
Financial assistance for the production of prose play will be a maximum of ₹ 20,000/- or 75% of the actual cost, whichever is less. However, the same could be decided by the selection committee from time to time depending upon the type of the play.
Financial assistance for the production of the Sangeet play will be a maximum of ₹ 30,000/- or 75% of the actual cost, whichever is less. However, the selection committee may suggest the quantum from time to time.
The department may identify a few groups for providing directional support. In this case, fees of the directors and technical experts, including the duration of short-term production workshops will be decided by the Government from time to time. Undertaking in this regard from the concerned devasthan/traditional village institution/village committee shall be required to be submitted.
The selection committee may recommend an amount of ₹ 3,000/- to the scriptwriter for his new script if desired, based on the quality of the play.
[NOTE: The village theatre groups could apply for financial assistance towards prose as well for sangeet natak. However, no group will get financial assistance for more than one play per year]
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of registration certificate if registered. |
| 2 | Copy of detail Estimate Expenditure of the play production. |
| 3 | Affidavit. |
| 4 | Play production details of playwright artist. |
| 5 | If the grant was sanctioned in preceding years, an Original/Copy of the Utilization Certificate may be submitted. |
| 6 | Bank Details (only Nationalize or scheduled bank). |
| 7 | Please mention the Name of the play (Drama) and attach the script. |
| 8 | NOC from the Devasthan. |
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: Request a hard copy of the proforma from the concerned authority.
Offline Step 2: Request a hard copy of the proforma 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-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: [email protected]
Offline Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: [email protected]
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa 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 Devasthan or village committee certifies that the traditional theatre group performs the play in accordance with local traditions and customs.