Financial Assistance to Troupes Going to Mumbai/Poona and Other Parts of the Country & Vice Versa
The scheme aims to compensate Goan dramatic troupes for transportation expenses when staging Tiatrs in Mumbai, Poona, and other parts of India, and vice versa. It offers financial assistance to promote Goan Tiatr, benefiting directors and writers of Goan and Mumbai/Poona troupes.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Troupes Going to Mumbai/Poona and Other Parts of the Country & Vice Versa” by the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG), Goa, aims to compensate Goan dramatic troupes towards their transportation costs, recognizing that staging Tiatrs in Mumbai, Poona, and other parts of the country is not always financially viable. The scheme provides financial support to cover transport expenses for Goan troupes staging a minimum of five shows of the same Tiatr in Mumbai/Poona, or for Mumbai/Poona troupes staging five shows in Goa. Benefits can also be availed for only one show staged in other locations such as Kolkata, Delhi, Gujarat, Nagpur, Bangalore, or Udaipur. Applications for this scheme are accepted one month in advance of the performance date, on a ‘First Come First Serve’ basis, and are subject to the availability of funds.
Benefits
The scheme provides financial support to compensate for transportation expenses incurred while staging Tiatrs, thereby promoting Goan Tiatr.
The extent of the financial support shall be fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
Conditions
*The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) may appoint a representative to witness the performance, and payments will be released based on their report.
*A compulsory announcement stating ‘This Tiatr is organized in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG)’ must be made both before the commencement of the Tiatr and again during the interval.
*No adverse remarks must be made, either in written or verbal form, against any Governments, Individuals, Institutions, or on the basis of caste, creed, or religion within the scripts, song lyrics, performances, or speeches. If such remarks are proven, the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) reserves the right to disqualify the performance and either withhold payment or recall any payment already made to the applicant.
*For performances at Mandd Sobhann, Mangalore, the payment will only be made after a certificate of performance is issued by the Mandd Sobhann.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be the writer or director of the Tiatr.
2. The applicant must stage the Tiatr as per its traditional format.
3. The applicant’s Tiatr must have 6 or 7 acts (podd’dde).
4. The applicant’s Tiatr must include the following –
At least 4 ‘cantos’ and comedy linked to the story of the play.
At least 10 ‘Kantaram’.
5. The applicant’s ‘Kantaram’ must include the following –
At Least 2 Duets.
At Least 1 Duo.
At Least 1 Trio.
At Least 1 Quartet/quintet.
At Least 1 Choral Song and Solos.
6. The applicant must not have any adverse remark made in any form (written or verbal) against any Governments, Individuals, Institutions, or anything against caste, creed, and religion in the scripts, lyrics of songs, performances, speeches, etc., which may hurt the sentiments of anybody.
7. All advertisements, press notes, banners, tickets, and handbills must explicitly state that ‘This Tiatr is organized in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG)’.
8. The applicant’s troupe must stage a minimum of 5 shows of the same Tiatr in Mumbai/Poona (if a Goan troupe) or 5 shows in Goa (if a Mumbai/Poona troupe) to qualify for transport support.
9. The applicant’s troupe can avail benefit even if only one show is staged in other places like Kolkata, Delhi, Gujarat, Nagpur, Bangalore, Udaipur, etc.
10. The applicant can avail the scheme only twice in a financial year for two different Tiatrs.
Earmarking
1. For performances at Mandd Sobhann at Mangalore, financial assistance is extended to two troupes from Goa.
2. Of these two Tiatrs for Mandd Sobhann, one should be from Commercial Troupes and one from a prize-winning Troupe of Goa Kala Academy ‘A’ Tiatr Competition.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the
prescribed format
of the application form. The form may also be obtained directly from the office of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, requiring a physical visit to the office for collection.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the copies of the mandatory 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
Deadline: The submission must be made at least one month in advance of the scheduled performance date.
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.
*The application will be considered on a ‘First Come First Serve’ basis and is subject to the availability of funds.
Post-Application Processes
Step 1: Await Performance Witnessing and Verification
Upon application, the Tiatr Academy of Goa may choose to appoint and depute its own representative to witness the Tiatr performance. This representative will observe the show in Mumbai, Poona, or any other specified location and subsequently submit a report to the Tiatr Academy of Goa for review.
Step 2: Release of Financial Assistance
Based on the report provided by the Tiatr Academy of Goa’s representative, the financial assistance payments will be released to the concerned applicant. For Tiatrs performed at Mandd Sobhann in Mangalore, the payment will be disbursed only after a formal certificate of performance has been issued by Mandd Sobhann, Mangalore.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
The scheme provides financial support to compensate for transportation expenses incurred while staging Tiatrs, thereby promoting Goan Tiatr.
The extent of the financial support shall be fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
Conditions
*The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) may appoint a representative to witness the performance, and payments will be released based on their report.
*A compulsory announcement stating ‘This Tiatr is organized in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG)’ must be made both before the commencement of the Tiatr and again during the interval.
*No adverse remarks must be made, either in written or verbal form, against any Governments, Individuals, Institutions, or on the basis of caste, creed, or religion within the scripts, song lyrics, performances, or speeches. If such remarks are proven, the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) reserves the right to disqualify the performance and either withhold payment or recall any payment already made to the applicant.
*For performances at Mandd Sobhann, Mangalore, the payment will only be made after a certificate of performance is issued by the Mandd Sobhann.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format
of the application form. The form may also be obtained directly from the office of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, requiring a physical visit to the office for collection.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the copies of the mandatory 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
Deadline: The submission must be made at least one month in advance of the scheduled performance date.
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.
*The application will be considered on a 'First Come First Serve' basis and is subject to the availability of funds.
Post-Application Processes
Step 1: Await Performance Witnessing and Verification
Upon application, the Tiatr Academy of Goa may choose to appoint and depute its own representative to witness the Tiatr performance. This representative will observe the show in Mumbai, Poona, or any other specified location and subsequently submit a report to the Tiatr Academy of Goa for review.
Step 2: Release of Financial Assistance
Based on the report provided by the Tiatr Academy of Goa's representative, the financial assistance payments will be released to the concerned applicant. For Tiatrs performed at Mandd Sobhann in Mangalore, the payment will be disbursed only after a formal certificate of performance has been issued by Mandd Sobhann, Mangalore.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Financial Assistance to Troupes Going to Mumbai/Poona and Other Parts of the Country & Vice Versa |
| Short Title | FATGMPOPCVV |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment, Sports & Culture |
| States | Goa |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 4 — Any years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 18 Apr 2026
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