Sarkari Yojana

Gomant Vibhushan Award

Goa
Quick Summary: The Gomant Vibhushan Award, given once every two years by Goa's Directorate of Art and Culture, honours eminent personalities of Goan origin for exceptional national or international achievement in any field. The awardee receives a memento, citation and a purse of up to ₹ 5,00,000/-.

About Gomant Vibhushan Award

The Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, created the “Gomant Vibhushan Award” to honour celebrated Goan personalities whose achievements or services have been distinguished and extraordinary at national & international level, in fields such as art & culture, literature & education, sports, medicine, social work, civil services, public affairs, trade, science & engineering, industry, economics, philosophy, politics, or any other discipline. The award is presented once every two years.

Objectives

1. Recognising personalities of Goan origin whose work in their field has been admirable & exceptional. 1. Felicitating Goan personalities whose achievements & reputation have made Goa proud and earned the State recognition nationally & internationally.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Gomant Vibhushan Award, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Candidates need a record of distinguished and exceptional…

Candidates need a record of distinguished and exceptional achievements/services at national & international level in fields such as art & culture, literature & education, sports, medicine, social work, civil services, public affairs, trade, science & engineering, industry, economics, philosophy, politics, or any other discipline.

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Goan origin is a requirement

Goan origin is a requirement.

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The award is not given posthumously under this…

The award is not given posthumously under this scheme. If, however, the artist dies during selection after the name has been recommended, the Task Force Committee may still consider the name, and in that case the award will be presented posthumously.

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

Benefits Provided

Gomant Vibhushan Award provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The awardee receives a Memento, a citation and…

The awardee receives a Memento, a citation and a cash purse of up to ₹ 5,00,000/-.

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:

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A copy of the recommender's ID proof (the…

A copy of the recommender's ID proof (the person making the recommendation)

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Biodata of the recommendee (the person being recommended)

Biodata of the recommendee (the person being recommended)

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A passport-size photograph of the recommendee

A passport-size photograph of the recommendee

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Gomant Vibhushan Award through the offline application process outlined below.

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Go to the Directorate Of Art & Culture,…

Go to the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001

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Print the proforma of %20FOR%20ORGANIZING%20CULTURAL%20EVENTS.pdf)the scheme's application form,…

Print the proforma of %20FOR%20ORGANIZING%20CULTURAL%20EVENTS.pdf)the scheme's application form, or ask the concerned authority for a printed copy.

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Fill each mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph…

Fill each mandatory field, paste a passport-sized photograph with a signature across it, and enclose copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

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Submit the completed and signed form, along with…

Submit the completed and signed form, along with the documents, to the Director or to the ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, Email: aco6-dac.goa@nic.in

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

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

1. No award will be presented posthumously under this scheme. However, during the process of selection if the death of such an artist occurs after the recommendation of the name, then the Task Force Committee may consider his name for an “award”, in such circumstances award will be presented posthumously.
1. No individual shall be eligible for a second time to avail of the benefit under this scheme.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References