Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions
in Tamil Nadu
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Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions in Tamil Nadu
Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tamil Nadu.
Apply for Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions in Tamil Nadu
Scheme Overview
"Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions" aims to encourage the dance-drama art forms and the artists involved in such arts. The scheme provides grants of ₹20,000/- for the production and staging of new Tamil dance dramas based on Tamil arts, literature and culture.
Eligibility Criteria
- The dramas should reflect the assistance of Tamil art forms, culture, civilization, tradition, society and history.
- The drama should not be staged in advance.
- The drama should not show caste, religious, or political animosity.
- No additional dialogues or scenes should be added to the drama scripts without prior approval of the Manram.
- The drama scripts should be selected by the Manram.
Benefits
Financial Assistance of upto ₹20,000/-, based on the quality and sceneries of the social, historical, mythological, dramas selected by the expert committee,
The financial assistance is provided in four instalments:
30% as the first instalment, given after the selection of the drama by the expert committee.
40% as the second instalment, provided three days before the conduct of the drama.
20% as the third instalment, released on the day when the drama is staged.
10% as the fourth instalment, disbursed after receiving the utilization certificate and certification from the Chartered Accountant.
*The Mandram will bear the expenses towards the rent for the auditorium, sound and light, advertisement and invitation.
*The expenses relating to the rehearsal of drama, remuneration to the actors, scenes and settings, etc., have to be borne by the drama institution receiving financial assistance.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Copies of Drama Scripts. |
| 2 | No-Objection Certificate for the Dialogues or Scenes in the Drama, issued by the District Collector/Police Department). |
How to Apply in Tamil Nadu
The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Offline The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office Mandram and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office Mandram and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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 Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
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).
Common questions in Tamil Nadu
Who can apply for Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions in Tamil Nadu?
Eligible residents of Tamil Nadu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions 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 amount of financial assistance is based on the quality and scenarios of the social, historical, and mythological dramas selected by the expert committee.