Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance in the Form of Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for Purchase of Musical Instruments
The Scheme Provides Financial Assistance in the form of a Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for the Purchase of Musical Instruments. The Scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Art and Culture.
About This Scheme
“Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance in the Form of Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for Purchase of Musical Instruments” implemented by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, provides financial assistance in the form of Grant-In-Aid to the Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Groups /Institutions for the purchase of Musical Instruments of their choice.
Objectives
To encourage and sustain the Bhajani Mandals, Choir Groups, and Cultural Troupes who contribute to a great extent to the preservation of cultural heritage with their cultural and musical performances.
To give financial support to organizations/institutions for the promotion and preservation of age-old culture.
To promote local talent and to promote local cultural troupes.
Benefits
Lumpsum grants / financial assistance to the maximum extent of ₹ 15,000/- per Group/ Institution for the purchase of Musical Instruments only.
NOTE: The Government / Department may restrict the number of groups/institutions in each category according to the availability of the funds.
Eligibility Criteria
The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should consist of at least a minimum of 10 members.
The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should be conducting regular musical performances like bhajans, choir singing, folk performances etc.
The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should not already have received the benefits of this scheme.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa – 403001
Step 2: Take a print of the
proforma
of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should consist of at least a minimum of 10 members.
The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should be conducting regular musical performances like bhajans, choir singing, folk performances etc.
The Mandal/ Group/ Institution/ Troupe should not already have received the benefits of this scheme.
Benefits
Lumpsum grants / financial assistance to the maximum extent of ₹ 15,000/- per Group/ Institution for the purchase of Musical Instruments only.
NOTE: The Government / Department may restrict the number of groups/institutions in each category according to the availability of the funds.
Application Process
Apply OfflineStep 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
Step 2: Take a print of the proforma
of the application form, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance in the Form of Grant-In-Aid to Bhajani/ Choir/ Cultural Group/ Institutions for Purchase of Musical Instruments |
| Short Title | SPFAFGIABCCGIPMI |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Sports & Culture |
| States | Goa |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
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