Sarkari Yojana
Guru Shishya Parampara
About Guru Shishya Parampara
Under the “Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme”, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, works through Zonal Cultural Centres to safeguard and promote rare and disappearing Classical or Folk/Tribal art forms. Young talent is trained in its chosen art under the skilled guidance of Gurus.
In Indian culture and religion, the Guru-Shishya Parampara is the line of teachers and disciples linked by a spiritual bond and mentorship, through which a Guru’s knowledge and teachings pass to the disciple.
The Ministry of Culture started this scheme in 2003-04 to keep the Guru-Shishya Parampara alive and to encourage talent in music, drama and other arts. Each zonal cultural centre identifies great masters of Music and Dance and of folk and tribal art forms and attaches pupils to them. The government provides financial assistance and scholarships so that these arts are learned in a systematic way.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
01 Jan 2021
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Guru Shishya Parampara, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Indian citizens may apply
Only Indian citizens may apply.
A Guru has to be an eminent practitioner…
A Guru has to be an eminent practitioner or resourceful person in the specified field.
Gurus must be aged from 45 to 70…
Gurus must be aged from 45 to 70 years.
A Guru needs the physical and mental fitness…
A Guru needs the physical and mental fitness to run the Guru Shishya Parampara Kendra efficiently.
Shishyas should fall within the 15 to 25…
Shishyas should fall within the 15 to 25 years age group.
Benefits Provided
Guru Shishya Parampara provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The scheme helps rare and fading Classical or…
The scheme helps rare and fading Classical or Folk/Tribal art forms survive and grow, while young talent builds skills in its chosen art.
For one year, the chosen Guru, an Accompanist…
For one year, the chosen Guru, an Accompanist and four Shishyas are engaged and paid the honorarium below:
Guru:
Rs. 7,500/- per month
Accompanist (one):
Rs. 3.750/- per month
Shishyas (Four):
Rs. 1,500 per month each
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A proof of identity
A proof of identity.
A document showing age
A document showing age.
A proof of address
A proof of address.
VCD/DVD/CD/Photograph, to be submitted together with the application…
VCD/DVD/CD/Photograph, to be submitted together with the application form.
2021-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Guru Shishya Parampara through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
The Department of Art & Culture/Cultural Affairs of…
The Department of Art & Culture/Cultural Affairs of the State concerned forms a Selection Committee made up of one member each from the Governing Body/Executive Board and the Programme Committee, two eminent personalities from different fields, and an Officer of the Department. It examines the applications and recommends names to the Director, North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) for final selection.
After scrutinising the applications and interviewing applicants, with…
After scrutinising the applications and interviewing applicants, with a performance or demonstration where needed, the Committee recommends one candidate in each field to NEZCC for final selection.
Anyone who has already benefited from a similar…
Anyone who has already benefited from a similar scheme of the Government of India or a State Government is not to be recommended.
Applicants must attend the interview personally to show…
Applicants must attend the interview personally to show their proficiency in the field.
The chosen Guru then engages an Accompanist and…
The chosen Guru then engages an Accompanist and four Shishyas for one (1) year (one term) and sends their bio data, passport size photographs, bank particulars and so on to the Director, NEZCC.
Once an Accompanist or Shishya has been appointed,…
Once an Accompanist or Shishya has been appointed, they cannot be replaced.
Official Application & Website
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