State Reward to the Recipient of National Award

Description
The scheme "State Reward to the Recipient of National Award" has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa as a token of appreciation in order to support and promote the local artists, who have received recognition at the National and International levels. Objectives 1. To give State recognition to the local artists receiving the National Award. 1. To appreciate local talents and promote local artists. 1. To give financial support to local artists.

Exclusions
• No award shall be given posthumously.
• The Sahitya Akademi Award for translation will not be considered for this scheme.

Definitions
Goan Artist
An artist who has spent at least 10 years in Goa out of his/her total creative life time.
(Source: https://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Chitizen-Charter-2022-2023-art-and-culture.pdf)

Benefits
• A memento, a certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of ₹ 1,00,000/- per individual.

Eligibility Criteria
1. a) The applicant should be a Goan artist who has received any of the following National Awards:
2. Sahitya Akademi Award.
3. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
4. Lalit Kala Akademi Award.
5. Padma Award for the contribution to the field of art & culture (for literature, music, dance, theatre, fine art, folk art etc.)
6. Bhartiya Dnyanpeeth Award.
7. Saraswati Sanman.
8. Sahitya Akademi Jivan Gaurav Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award).
9. Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship.
10. Any other National or International Award specially recognized by the Government of Goa for the purpose of this scheme from time to time.
11. b) Those living artists who have already received such awards stated above shall also be eligible for this scheme.
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13. **NOTE:** Under this scheme, an artist shall be eligible to receive the benefit only once, although he gets more than one award from amongst above mentioned awards.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001

Step 2: Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
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Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.

Step 3: Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
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Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 4: Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director or to the ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, Email: [email protected]
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Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director or to the ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, Email: [email protected]

Required Documents
• Sahitya Akademi Award.
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
• Lalit Kala Akademi Award.
• Padma Award for the contribution to the field of art & culture (for literature, music, dance, theatre, fine art, folk art etc.)
• Bhartiya Dhyanpeeth Award.
• Saraswati Sanman.
• Sahitya Akademi Jivan Gaurav Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award).
• Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship.
• Any other National or International Award specially recognized by the Government of Goa for the purpose of this scheme from time to time.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the designated officer to contact for inquiries or applications related to this scheme?
A: Interested individuals can contact the ACO III at the Directorate of Art & Culture in Goa, whose contact details are provided in the scheme document.

Q: Are there any residency requirements for Goan artists to qualify for this scheme?
A: Yes, for the purpose of this scheme, a Goan artist is defined as an artist who has spent at least 10 years in Goa out of their total creative lifetime.

Q: What is the quantum of financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Eligible artists receive a financial purse to the extent of Rs. 1,00,000/- per individual, in addition to a memento and a certificate of appreciation.

Q: Is this reward available posthumously?
A: No, this reward is not given posthumously. Only living artists who have received eligible National Awards are eligible.

Q: Can an artist who has received multiple National Awards receive this state reward more than once?
A: No, under this scheme, an artist can receive the benefit only once, even if they have received multiple National Awards.

Q: Are awards given for translations eligible for this scheme?
A: No, Sahitya Akademi Awards for translation are not considered eligible for this scheme. Only main awards from the mentioned esteemed institutions are eligible.

Q: Which National Awards make an artist eligible for this state reward?
A: Artists who have received a range of National Awards are eligible, including Sahitya Akademi Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Lalit Kala Akademi Award, Padma Award for contributions in art and culture, Bhartiya Dnyanpeeth Award, Saraswati Sanman, Sahitya Akademi Jivan Gaurav Puraskar (Life Time Achievement Award), Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship, and other National or International Awards recognized by the Government of Goa for this scheme.

Q: How is the financial purse of Rs. 1,00,000/- distributed to the eligible artists?
A: The financial purse is typically provided as a lump sum amount to each eligible artist.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of artists who can receive this state reward in a given year?
A: The scheme does not specify a limit on the number of artists who can receive the reward in a given year. The availability of funds may determine the number of awards given.

Q: Can an artist who has moved away from Goa still be considered a "Goan artist" for the purpose of this scheme?
A: To be considered a "Goan artist" under this scheme, the artist should have spent at least 10 years of their creative lifetime in Goa, irrespective of their current residence.