Visit to Old/Sick Artistes

Description
The scheme "Visit to Old/Sick Artistes" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to make our younger generation aware of the contribution and sacrifices of Tiatr artistes of yesteryears. TAG has observed that many veteran tiatr artistes who have contributed to the development of tiatr immensely in the past, today have become old, and often pass their time in sickness/loneliness. Therefore, TAG has formulated this scheme so that occasional visits to these veteran artistes will make them feel that TAG cares for them during their old age.

Benefits
• Members of tiatr fraternity will visit these sick/old artistes at their residences or if admitted, visit the hospital and inquire about their health.
• TAG will provide the vehicle or travelling allowance to travel and refreshments/working meal to the members who volunteer to visit the old/sick artistes.
• During the first visit of this nature, one-time financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- (or as fixed by TAG) by cheque will be gifted to the artiste which he/she can use for his/her medical expenses.

Eligibility Criteria
1. TAG will identify the sick/old tiatr artistes based on reports from the fraternity.
2. The artistes who have contributed at least 10 years towards tiatr (Commercial or Non-commercial) /khell tiatr/ khell or the writer/director who has staged at least 10 tiatrs (Commercial or Non-commercial) /khell tiatr/ khell will be eligible.
3. Members of tiatr fraternity must visit these sick/old artistes at their residences or if admitted, visit the hospital and inquire about their health.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
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Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
*TAG reserves the right to make any changes in the rules.

Required Documents
• The list of documents (if any) required to apply to this scheme shall be notified by the Tiatr Academy, Goa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I have contributed to tiatr performances but only in non-commercial settings, will I still be considered eligible?
A: Yes, contributions made in both commercial and non-commercial tiatr, khell tiatr, or khell performances are considered valid.
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Q: How many years of active contribution in tiatr performances are required for me to qualify under this scheme?
A: You must have contributed at least 10 years in tiatr, khell tiatr, or khell to qualify.
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Q: If I am primarily a writer or director rather than a stage performer, can I apply for support under this scheme?
A: Yes, writers or directors who have staged at least 10 tiatr, khell tiatr, or khell productions are eligible.
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Q: Does the minimum requirement of 10 years of contribution apply equally to both commercial and non-commercial productions?
A: Yes, the requirement of 10 years applies to both commercial and non-commercial contributions.
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Q: Am I required to be currently active in tiatr performances to receive this support, or is past contribution sufficient?
A: Past contribution is sufficient; the eligibility is based on years of contribution, not current activity.
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Q: Can I still qualify if I contributed significantly but for less than 10 years in the tiatr field?
A: No, the scheme requires a minimum of 10 years of contribution to be eligible.
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Q: If I am already admitted in a hospital due to illness, will visits still be arranged for me?
A: Yes, members of the tiatr fraternity may visit you at the hospital to inquire about your health.
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Q: Who will decide whether I am identified as an old or sick artiste for the purpose of this scheme?
A: The Tiatr Academy of Goa will identify eligible artistes based on reports from the tiatr fraternity.
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Q: If my main involvement has been in writing scripts without staging 10 full tiatr productions, do I still qualify?
A: No, writers must have staged at least 10 tiatr, khell tiatr, or khell productions to be eligible.
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Q: If I meet the eligibility criteria, will I automatically receive financial assistance, or is it linked to the first visit?
A: The one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 is provided during the first visit of this nature.
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Q: Is the financial assistance under this scheme restricted for use only towards medical treatment?
A: Yes, the assistance is intended to be used for meeting medical expenses of the artiste.
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Q: Will the support under this scheme be given more than once if I remain unwell over a long period?
A: No, the financial assistance is a one-time support provided during the first visit only.
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Q: Do I need to arrange my own travel if I wish to meet fellow artistes as part of this scheme?
A: No, the Tiatr Academy of Goa provides either a vehicle or travel allowance for volunteers making the visits.
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Q: Will the Academy provide any refreshments or meals for volunteers who visit old or sick artistes?
A: Yes, refreshments or a working meal are provided to the volunteers during their visits.
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