Sarkari Yojana

Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives

Goa
Quick Summary: The Scholarships/Incentives component of Goa's Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi gives wards of recognised Goan artists ₹750/- a month during the academic year for postgraduate, degree, or professional studies. It is paid half-yearly.

About Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives

The Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, launched the “Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi” scheme, and its “Scholarships/Incentives” component backs the wards of recognised Goan artists who are in higher education. It tackles the money problems artist families face in funding their children’s studies, so that education can continue even when finances are tight. Applications are accepted Offline.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For the Artist

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The artist has to be a Goan, born…

The artist has to be a Goan, born and raised in Goa.

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Recognition from the Directorate of Art & Culture,…

Recognition from the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, is needed.

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The artist's family income from every source must…

The artist's family income from every source must not be more than ₹2,00,000/- per annum.

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The artist must be 50 years of age…

The artist must be 50 years of age or above, though the Government may relax this for deserving cases in special circumstances. For the Ward of the Artist

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The ward has to be studying at a…

The ward has to be studying at a recognised educational institution.

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Courses must be at the Postgraduate, Degree, or…

Courses must be at the Postgraduate, Degree, or Professional level.

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Institutions may be located either in the state…

Institutions may be located either in the state or outside it.

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

Benefits Provided

Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Eligible wards are sanctioned ₹750/- a month as…

Eligible wards are sanctioned ₹750/- a month as scholarship while the academic year is running.

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No scholarship is paid for the vacation period

No scholarship is paid for the vacation period.

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Payments are released every six months (half-yearly)

Payments are released every six months (half-yearly).

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:

For the Artist

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The artist's birth certificate

The artist's birth certificate.

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A Recognition Certificate issued by the Directorate of…

A Recognition Certificate issued by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.

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An Income Certificate obtained from the Competent Authority

An Income Certificate obtained from the Competent Authority. For the Ward of the Artist

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The ward's birth certificate

The ward's birth certificate.

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Evidence of admission

Evidence of admission.

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A Dependency Certificate, or any document proving the…

A Dependency Certificate, or any document proving the relationship with the artist.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives through the offline application process outlined below.

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Ask for the scheme's prescribed application form at…

Ask for the scheme's prescribed application form at the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.

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Put in all the details required in the…

Put in all the details required in the mandatory fields and enclose copies of the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

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Present the completed form and supporting documents in…

Present the completed form and supporting documents in person at the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa. Post-Application Processes

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The application goes from the Directorate to the…

The application goes from the Directorate to the sub-committee for careful examination, accompanied by the Director's recommendations.

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The sub-committee looks at the applications, recommends the…

The sub-committee looks at the applications, recommends the names it considers fit for the benefit, and determines the amount to be released.

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Government approval for paying the assistance is taken…

Government approval for paying the assistance is taken after the committee has determined the amount.

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Once approved by the Government, the Director releases…

Once approved by the Government, the Director releases the one-time financial assistance amount to the bank account through Electronic Clearing System mode.

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