Sarkari Yojana

Children’s Tiatr Competition

Goa
Quick Summary: Goa's Children's Tiatr Competition, run by the Tiatr Academy of Goa, funds up to 15 troupes to stage traditional Konkani tiatrs with child performers aged 16 or under on children's themes, with mementos and certificates for winners.

About Children’s Tiatr Competition

The Tiatr Academy, working under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa, launched the “Children’s Tiatr Competition” to foster Tiatr by giving children aged up to 16 years a stage for traditional Konkani theatre, in response to the rising interest among students and others in involving children in Tiatr. Participating groups receive financial support, and mementos and certificates are awarded in several categories, including best performance, individual artistes, direction, technical work and music. Every child performer must be 16 years or younger on the application date, and the themes must be based only on children’s lives. Tiatr Academy of Goa implements the scheme, and applications are taken offline on the prescribed forms.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Children's Tiatr Competition, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be an Educational Institution, Sports and…

Applicants must be an Educational Institution, Sports and Cultural Association or Individual Producer.

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Every child performer must be no older than…

Every child performer must be no older than 16 years on the last date for submitting applications.

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The Tiatr's theme must be based only on…

The Tiatr's theme must be based only on the lives of children.

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The tiatr must run for at least one…

The tiatr must run for at least one and a half hours and no more than two and a half hours, including an interval of 10 to 15 minutes.

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The Tiatr must follow the traditional format approved…

The Tiatr must follow the traditional format approved by Tiatr Academy of Goa.

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The Tiatr must have 6 to 7 acts…

The Tiatr must have 6 to 7 acts (podd'dde) and no fewer than 4 cantos.

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The comedy must be tied to the storyline…

The comedy must be tied to the storyline of the play.

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There must be at least 8 Kantaram, comprising…

There must be at least 8 Kantaram, comprising 1 duet (Interactive), 1 Duo (Interactive), 1 Trio (Interactive), 1 Quartet/Quintet (Interactive), 1 Choral Song and Solos. Priority

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The top three award winners of last year's…

The top three award winners of last year's Children Tiatr Competition are admitted directly to this festival, as long as their entries arrive before the due date. Other Conditions

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The script must not have been staged more…

The script must not have been staged more than 2 times before the competition performance.

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Scripts, song lyrics, performances and speeches must not…

Scripts, song lyrics, performances and speeches must not contain adverse remarks about any Government, individual or institution, or anything against caste, creed or religion.

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Artistes, technicians and backstage crew named in the…

Artistes, technicians and backstage crew named in the submitted list may perform only with that troupe (musicians alone may join more than one troupe).

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Children's Tiatr Competition provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial support at the rate set by Tiatr…

Financial support at the rate set by Tiatr Academy of Goa.

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The assistance covers costs of Music (a Live…

The assistance covers costs of Music (a Live Band with at least two wind instruments), Light Effects, Stage Setting, Background Music, Make up, Costumes, rehearsal Refreshments and Transport.

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Payments are made by cheque in the name…

Payments are made by cheque in the name of the Educational Institution, Sports and Cultural Association or Individual Producer.

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The producer or director gets a free DVD…

The producer or director gets a free DVD of the recorded show.

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Winners in the various categories receive mementos and…

Winners in the various categories receive mementos and certificates (there are No Cash Prizes).

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Every tiatr is video-recorded and kept in the…

Every tiatr is video-recorded and kept in the Tiatr Academy of Goa Library.

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Last year's top three award winners of the…

Last year's top three award winners of the Children Tiatr Competition are admitted directly to the festival.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

At Application Stage

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Self-attested copies of the Birth Certificate or Baptism…

Self-attested copies of the Birth Certificate or Baptism Certificate of every child performer (originals to be shown for checking).

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A certificate from the Headmaster or Headmistress of…

A certificate from the Headmaster or Headmistress of a recognised school confirming the date of birth (in place of the Birth/Baptism Certificate).

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Self-attested copies of the Aadhaar Card

Self-attested copies of the Aadhaar Card.

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Self-attested copies of the Permanent Account Number (PAN)…

Self-attested copies of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.

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A typed copy of the full Tiatr script

A typed copy of the full Tiatr script.

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A typed copy of the Kantaram lyrics

A typed copy of the Kantaram lyrics.

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A refundable security deposit of ₹3,000/-, paid in…

A refundable security deposit of ₹3,000/-, paid in cash or by Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Member Secretary, Tiatr Academy of Goa, payable at Panaji. Pre-Competition Stage (3 Days Before Competition)

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The final typed script

The final typed script.

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Typed lyrics of the songs (Kantaram)

Typed lyrics of the songs (Kantaram).

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The list of the Tiatr's cast

The list of the Tiatr's cast.

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A summary of the songs

A summary of the songs.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Children's Tiatr Competition through the offline application process outlined below.

(The scheme is announced in the local press, so wait for this official notice before applying)

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Print out the prescribed application form

Print out the prescribed application form.

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Complete all compulsory fields, attach copies of the…

Complete all compulsory fields, attach copies of the required documents (self-attested where needed), and sign and date the form.

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Send the completed, signed form and documents to…

Send the completed, signed form and documents to - Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001 Keep a copy of the form you submitted and of any acknowledgement received. Applications are taken on a "First come First Serve" basis, depending on the funds available. An applicant who pulls out after Tiatr Academy of Goa has drawn up the schedule loses the entire security deposit. 15 Educational Institutions, Sports and Cultural Associations or Individual Producers will get the chance to take part. If Tiatr Academy of Goa gets more than 15 applications, all applicants will be called to a meeting where the other 12 troupes will be picked by lots. If any of the 15 participants drops out, the troupe at the top of the waiting list takes the vacant place. Post-Application Processes

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Await Script Scrutiny Feedback Tiatr Academy of Goa…

Await Script Scrutiny Feedback Tiatr Academy of Goa reviews the submitted script to check that it relates to children's lives and that the kantaram are interactive, and sends any feedback to the applicant within 10 days. The Academy may suggest improvements or reject the script outright if it is not about children's lives.

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Participate in Selection Process (If Applicable) Where over…

Participate in Selection Process (If Applicable) Where over 15 applications come in, attend the meeting held by Tiatr Academy of Goa at which the other 12 troupes are chosen by lots. Last year's top three award winners get direct entry if they apply before the due date.

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Submit Final Documentation Before Competition Exactly 3 days…

Submit Final Documentation Before Competition Exactly 3 days before the competition begins, hand in the final typed script, the typed song lyrics (kantaram), the cast list and the summary of songs at Tiatr Academy of Goa during office hours.

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Participate in Competition Stage the Tiatr at the…

Participate in Competition Stage the Tiatr at the venue and on the day fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa in the published schedule. A panel of judges named by the Academy assesses the shows, and its decision is final and binding on everyone.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References