Question: What is Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artists?

Answer: such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).Step 5: The Revenue Divisional
Officer/ Sub Collector will send the duly filled-in application to the Regional Assistant Director of Art and Culture at Kanchipuram/
Thanjavur/ Madurai/ Tiruchirappalli/ Tirunelveli/ Salem.Documents RequiredPassport-size Photograph.Artist Certificate.Age
Proof/Certificate.Income Certificate.Property Valuation Certificate (issued by Thasildar).Frequently Asked QuestionsWho is
implementing the scheme in Tamil Nadu?The Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram implements the scheme.What is the benefit
provided under the scheme?The benefit of the scheme includes a monthly financial assistance of â‚¹3,000 to eligible indigent artists.
What are the eligibility criteria to qualify for the scheme's benefits?Artist should have completed 58 years of age and served
professionally in one or more art disciplines such as music, dance, drama, film, or folk arts, and their annual income should not exceed
â‚¹12,000 per annum.How can eligible indigent artistes apply for the scheme?Eligible indigent artistes can obtain applications when
advertisements are published in newspapers by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram. They can get proper applications from
Regional Assistant Directors of Art and Culture at designated locations.What is the process for considering applications and providing
final assistance?Applications are scrutinized by District Art Societies, and a list of eligible artists is sent to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai
Nataka Manram. After recommendations from a Selection Committee, a list of artists is forwarded to the Government through the
Directorate of Art and Culture for sanctioning financial assistance. Who scrutinizes the applications received for the scheme?District Art
Societies scrutinize the applications received.How can applicants obtain the proper application forms?Applicants can obtain application
forms from Regional Assistant Directors of Art and Culture offices.What are the regional offices where applications can be obtained?
Applications can be obtained from Regional Assistant Directors of Art and Culture offices located in Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai,
Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, and Salem.Who certifies the genuineness of the applicant as an artiste?The Revenue Divisional Officer/Sub
Collector certifies the genuineness of the applicant as an artist.Who scrutinizes the applications along with the report from Revenue
Divisional Officer/Sub Collector?District Art Societies scrutinize the applications along with the report from the Revenue Divisional
Officer/Sub Collector.Which committee reviews the applications at the district level?The District Art Societies review the applications at
the district level.Who ultimately approves the list of artists for financial assistance?The Government approves the list of artistes for
financial assistance based on recommendations from the Selection Committee.Where are the financial assistance payments disbursed?
The financial assistance is disbursed through the concerned District and Sub Treasuries where the artists reside.Sources And
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ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe "Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artists" was launched by the
Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of â‚¹3,000/- per month to
artists who are in indigent circumstances and their dependents. The Indigent artists who have rendered services in the field of Art and
Culture during their lifetime ar eligible for this scheme.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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