Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Mudhumani Award
Art and Culture Department
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Overview
"Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Mudhumani Award" by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu aims to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹20,000/- and certificates of appreciation.
Details
The "Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Mudhumani Award" is a state scheme by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹20,000/- and certificates of appreciation. The scheme is being implemented in all Districts of Tamil Nadu.
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Benefits
• Financial Assistance of ₹20,000/-.
• Certificate of Appreciation.
• A shawl worth ₹500/-.
• 5 eminent artists are awarded every year.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an artist.
2. The applicant's age should be 66 years and above.
Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Applicant visits the official website.
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Step 1: Applicant visits the official website.
Step 2: Step 2: Click on 'Artist Registration' then 'Individual Fine Arts.
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Step 2: Click on 'Artist Registration' then 'Individual Fine Arts.
Step 3: Step 3: Fill in the mandatory fields such as Name and Mobile number.
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Step 3: Fill in the mandatory fields such as Name and Mobile number.
Step 4: Step 4: Upon entering your mobile number, you will receive an OTP for verification. Verify your mobile number to proceed.
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Step 4: Upon entering your mobile number, you will receive an OTP for verification. Verify your mobile number to proceed.
Step 5: Step 5: Establish a password and input the provided verification code (CAPTCHA).
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Step 5: Establish a password and input the provided verification code (CAPTCHA).
Step 6: Step 6: Log in to your account upon successful verification.
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Step 6: Log in to your account upon successful verification.
Step 7: Step 7: Return to 'Artist Registration' and choose 'Individual Fine Arts'.
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Step 7: Return to 'Artist Registration' and choose 'Individual Fine Arts'.
Step 8: Step 8: Complete the 'Artist Individual Registration' form with the necessary details.
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Step 8: Complete the 'Artist Individual Registration' form with the necessary details.
Step 9: Step 9: Upload the Artist's photo, relevant documents, and photos of artworks.
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Step 9: Upload the Artist's photo, relevant documents, and photos of artworks.
Step 10: Step 10: Optionally, provide the link to your YouTube channel if available.
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Step 10: Optionally, provide the link to your YouTube channel if available.
Step 11: Step 11: Enter your bank details and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
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Step 11: Enter your bank details and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
Step 12: Step 12: Click on 'Submit'. Upon successful submission, you will receive a 'Reference Number'.
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Step 12: Click on 'Submit'. Upon successful submission, you will receive a 'Reference Number'.
Step 13: Step 1: Access 'Registered Artist' and select 'Individual Fine Arts.'
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Step 1: Access 'Registered Artist' and select 'Individual Fine Arts.'
Step 14: Step 2: Download your issued I-card.
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Step 2: Download your issued I-card.
Step 15: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the district office (Page No. 12) of the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclu…
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The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 16: 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 17: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre.
Step 18: 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…
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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 applicable).
Required Documents
• 3 Photographs.
• Bio-Data.
• Degree Certificate.
• Copy of Family Card or Voter ID Card.
• A copy of the School Replacement Certificate or a Bust Photograph should be attached (in case of absence of a School Replacement Certificate).
• Copy of Proof of Artistic Ability.
• Current Age Proof as per Family Card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the aims of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to promote and preserve Tamil Nadu's culture by honoring select artists with awards.
Q: In which district is the scheme implemented?
A: The scheme is implemented in all districts of Tamil Nadu.
Q: What are the qualifications for awardees based on their age and eminence?
A: Awardees are categorized based on age and eminence, with awards such as Kalai Ilamani, Kalai Valarmani, Kalai Sudarmani, Kalai Nanmani, and Kalai Mudumani.
Q: What is the procedure for applying for the awards?
A: Applicants can apply by submitting a duly filled application form along with required documents to the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre, as per the Press Release published annually.
Q: How are awardees selected?
A: Awardees are selected by a committee headed by the District Collector, comprising officials and non-official members from District Art Societies, based on eminence, intellectuality in their respective art field, and age.
Q: What is the quantum of the award received by awardees?
A: Each awardee receives a purse of [?]20,000, a certificate of appreciation, and a shawl valued at [?]500/-.
Q: Can artists from other states participate in this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is specifically for artists residing and working in Tamil Nadu.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of times an artist can receive the award?
A: There is no limit to the number of times an artist can receive the award. Each year, artists are evaluated based on their current achievements and contributions.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an artist.
The applicant's age should be 66 years and above.
Benefits
Financial Assistance of ₹20,000/-.
Certificate of Appreciation.
A shawl worth ₹500/-.
5 eminent artists are awarded every year.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Photographs. |
| 2 | Bio-Data. |
| 3 | Degree Certificate. |
| 4 | Copy of Family Card or Voter ID Card. |
| 5 | A copy of the School Replacement Certificate or a Bust Photograph should be attached (in case of absence of a School Replacement Certificate). |
| 6 | Copy of Proof of Artistic Ability. |
| 7 | Current Age Proof as per Family Card. |
How to Apply
Step 1: Applicant visits the official website.
Offline Step 1: Applicant visits the official website.
Step 2: Click on 'Artist Registration' then 'Individual Fine Arts.
Offline Step 2: Click on 'Artist Registration' then 'Individual Fine Arts.
Step 3: Fill in the mandatory fields such as Name and Mobile number.
Offline Step 3: Fill in the mandatory fields such as Name and Mobile number.
Step 4: Upon entering your mobile number, you will receive an OTP for verification. Verify your mobile number to proceed.
Offline Step 4: Upon entering your mobile number, you will receive an OTP for verification. Verify your mobile number to proceed.
Step 5: Establish a password and input the provided verification code (CAPTCHA).
Offline Step 5: Establish a password and input the provided verification code (CAPTCHA).
Step 6: Log in to your account upon successful verification.
Offline Step 6: Log in to your account upon successful verification.
Step 7: Return to 'Artist Registration' and choose 'Individual Fine Arts'.
Offline Step 7: Return to 'Artist Registration' and choose 'Individual Fine Arts'.
Step 8: Complete the 'Artist Individual Registration' form with the necessary details.
Offline Step 8: Complete the 'Artist Individual Registration' form with the necessary details.
Step 9: Upload the Artist's photo, relevant documents, and photos of artworks.
Offline Step 9: Upload the Artist's photo, relevant documents, and photos of artworks.
Step 10: Optionally, provide the link to your YouTube channel if available.
Offline Step 10: Optionally, provide the link to your YouTube channel if available.
Step 11: Enter your bank details and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
Offline Step 11: Enter your bank details and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
Step 12: Click on 'Submit'. Upon successful submission, you will receive a 'Reference Number'.
Offline Step 12: Click on 'Submit'. Upon successful submission, you will receive a 'Reference Number'.
Step 1: Access 'Registered Artist' and select 'Individual Fine Arts.'
Offline Step 1: Access 'Registered Artist' and select 'Individual Fine Arts.'
Step 2: Download your issued I-card.
Offline Step 2: Download your issued I-card.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the district office (Page No. 12) of the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclu…
Offline OR The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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 Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre.
Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre.
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 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 applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to promote and preserve Tamil Nadu's culture by honoring select artists with awards.