Scheme of Awarding Porkizhi to the Indigent Kalaimamani Awardee Artists

Description
"Scheme of Awarding Porkizhi to the Indigent Kalaimamani Awardee Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The artists who have already received the Kalaimamani Award and who are presently in indigent circumstances are awarded financial assistance of ₹15,000/-. The scheme is implemented by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram Ponni.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹15,000/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an artist.
2. The applicant should have received the Kalaimamani Award.
3. The applicant should be living under indigent circumstances.
4. The age of the applicant should be 58 years or above.
5. The annual income of the applicant should not exceed ₹12,000/-.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Manram and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Manram and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

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 duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai-600 028.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai-600 028.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
Offline
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Age Proof/Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Proof of Receiving the Kalaimamani Award.
• Any other documents, if required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who implements the Porkizhi award scheme?
A: The Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram implements the Porkizhi award scheme.

Q: What benefit does the Porkizhi scheme provide to Kalaimamani awardee artists in need?
A: The Porkizhi scheme provides a purse of [?]15,000/- to Kalaimamani awardee artists facing financial hardship.

Q: Who is eligible to receive the Porkizhi award?
A: Eligibility for the Porkizhi award is limited to artists who have already received the Kalaimamani Award and are living in indigent circumstances.

Q: How many beneficiaries are selected for the Porkizhi award?
A: Three Kalaimamani awardee artists in financial need are selected to receive the Porkizhi award, each receiving a purse of [?]15,000/-.

Q: What is the procedure for selecting artists to receive Porkizhi?
A: The selection of deserving indigent Kalaimamani Awardee artists for the Porkizhi award is made during the General Council Meeting of the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram, considering factors such as the artist's age and income. The approved artists are then given the Porkizhi amount during the Kalaimamani award conferring function.

Q: What is the purpose of the Porkizhi award?
A: The Porkizhi award aims to provide financial assistance to Kalaimamani awardee artists who are facing economic challenges.

Q: Is the Porkizhi award given to artists outside Tamil Nadu?
A: No, the Porkizhi award is specifically designated for Kalaimamani awardee artists residing in Tamil Nadu.

Q: Can artists who haven't received the Kalaimamani Award apply for the Porkizhi award?
A: No, only artists who have received the Kalaimamani Award are eligible for the Porkizhi award.

Q: Can the Porkizhi award be used for any specific purpose?
A: The Porkizhi award amount can be used by the artists for their personal needs and expenses.

Q: Is the Porkizhi award taxable?
A: The tax implications of the Porkizhi award may vary based on the recipient's individual tax situation.

Q: Can artists who have received the Porkizhi award apply for it again in the future?
A: Artists who have received the Porkizhi award in the past may be eligible to apply again in the future if they continue to face financial hardship.

Q: How does the Porkizhi award contribute to the welfare of artists?
A: The Porkizhi award contributes to the welfare of artists by providing them with financial assistance to meet their basic needs.

Q: Are artists required to submit documentation to prove their financial need for the Porkizhi award?
A: Artists may be required to provide documentation or information to verify their financial need for the Porkizhi award.

Q: Is the Porkizhi award given annually?
A: Yes, the Porkizhi award is given annually to deserving Kalaimamani awardee artists facing financial hardship.