Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artists

Description
The "Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per month to artists who are in indigent circumstances and their dependents. The Indigent artists who have rendered services in the field of Art and Culture during their lifetime ar eligible for this scheme.

Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹3,000/- per month.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an artist.
2. The applicant should be in indigent circumstances.
3. The age of the applicant should be 58 years or above.
4. The applicant should have professionally served for the enrichment of one or more art disciplines such as music, dance, drama, film folk arts, etc.
5. The annual income of the applicant or their legal spouse should not exceed ₹12,000/-.

Application Process
Step 1: The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram.
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The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram.

Step 2: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub Collector and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub Collector and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.

Step 3: 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).
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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 4: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub Collector.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub Collector.

Step 5: 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…
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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).

Step 6: Step 5: The Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub Collector will send the duly filled-in application to the Regional Assistant Director of Art and Culture at Kanchipuram/ Thanjavur/ Madurai/ Tiruchirappalli/ Tirunelveli/ Salem.
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Step 5: The Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub Collector will send the duly filled-in application to the Regional Assistant Director of Art and Culture at Kanchipuram/ Thanjavur/ Madurai/ Tiruchirappalli/ Tirunelveli/ Salem.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph.
• Artist Certificate.
• Age Proof/Certificate.
• Income Certificate.
• Property Valuation Certificate (issued by Thasildar).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is implementing the scheme in Tamil Nadu?
A: The Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram implements the scheme.

Q: What is the benefit provided under the scheme?
A: The benefit of the scheme includes a monthly financial assistance of [?]3,000 to eligible indigent artists.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria to qualify for the scheme's benefits?
A: Artist should have completed 58 years of age and served professionally in one or more art disciplines such as music, dance, drama, film, or folk arts, and their annual income should not exceed [?]12,000 per annum.

Q: How can eligible indigent artistes apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible indigent artistes can obtain applications when advertisements are published in newspapers by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram. They can get proper applications from Regional Assistant Directors of Art and Culture at designated locations.

Q: What is the process for considering applications and providing final assistance?
A: Applications are scrutinized by District Art Societies, and a list of eligible artists is sent to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram. After recommendations from a Selection Committee, a list of artists is forwarded to the Government through the Directorate of Art and Culture for sanctioning financial assistance.

Q: Who scrutinizes the applications received for the scheme?
A: District Art Societies scrutinize the applications received.

Q: How can applicants obtain the proper application forms?
A: Applicants can obtain application forms from Regional Assistant Directors of Art and Culture offices.

Q: What are the regional offices where applications can be obtained?
A: Applications can be obtained from Regional Assistant Directors of Art and Culture offices located in Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, and Salem.

Q: Who certifies the genuineness of the applicant as an artiste?
A: The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector certifies the genuineness of the applicant as an artist.

Q: Who scrutinizes the applications along with the report from Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector?
A: District Art Societies scrutinize the applications along with the report from the Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub Collector.

Q: Which committee reviews the applications at the district level?
A: The District Art Societies review the applications at the district level.

Q: Who ultimately approves the list of artists for financial assistance?
A: The Government approves the list of artistes for financial assistance based on recommendations from the Selection Committee.

Q: Where are the financial assistance payments disbursed?
A: The financial assistance is disbursed through the concerned District and Sub Treasuries where the artists reside.