Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to Folk Artists, Troupes for the Purchase of Musical Instruments, Costumes
“Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to Folk Artists, Troupes for the Purchase of Musical Instruments, Costumes” was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides a sum of ₹2,000/- to individual folk artists & ₹6,000/- for cultural troupes.
About This Scheme
“Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to Folk Artists, Troupes for the Purchase of Musical Instruments, Costumes” was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides a sum of ₹2,000/- to individual folk artists & ₹6,000/- for cultural troupes, as a grant for the purchase of Musical Instruments and Costumes.
Benefits
For Folk Artists, financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-.
For Troupes, financial Assistance of ₹6,000/-.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a Folk Artist/Troupe.
The applicant should be continuously performing in the programs.
The applicant should have performed in the programs for more than three years.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office Mandram and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
For Folk Artists, financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-.
For Troupes, financial Assistance of ₹6,000/-.
Application Process
Apply Offline
The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office Mandram and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to Folk Artists, Troupes for the Purchase of Musical Instruments, Costumes |
| Short Title | SOEFATFATFTPOMIC |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 21 Apr 2026
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