Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists
in Tamil Nadu
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Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists in Tamil Nadu
Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tamil Nadu.
Apply for Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists in Tamil Nadu
Scheme Overview
"Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu aims to give a chance to talented young artists to perform in four programs through the successfully running Voluntary Cultural Organization & grant given to the artiste for performing the programs.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an artist.
The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
In the case of music artist, the age should be above 16 years and within 30 years.
In the case of Bharatanatyam artist, the age should be over 15 years and within 30 years.
The orchestra artists such as ghatam, ganjira, muharshingh, konnakkol are also eligible to apply.
The artist should participate in any one of the following performances: Vocal, Bharatanatyam, Kathakalakshepam, Veena, Violin (solo) Nadaswaram, Flute, Jalatharangam, Gottuvadhyam, Clarinet, Guitar, Mandolin, Saxophone.
Benefits
Remuneration in the range of ₹5,000/- to ₹10,000/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Age Proof. |
| 2 | Any other document, if required. |
| 3 | Proof of Proficiency in Carnatic Style Art Form. |
| 4 | Proof of individual performances in cultural programmes in art disciplines such as Vocal, Bharathanatyam, Kathakalakshepam, Veena, Violin (solo) Nadaswaram, Flute, Jalatharangam, Gottuvadhyam, Clarionet, Guitar, Mandolin, Saxophone, etc. |
How to Apply in Tamil Nadu
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: 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: 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: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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…
Offline NOTE: The artiste selected already in one art discipline can apply for another also.
Common questions in Tamil Nadu
Who can apply for Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists in Tamil Nadu?
Eligible residents of Tamil Nadu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists in Tamil Nadu?
Applicants in Tamil Nadu 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 scheme is implemented by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.