Competition of Zomnivoilo Khell
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to preserve and promote the traditional folk theatre of Goa called 'The Khell'. It provides financial assistance to participating theatre troupes in annual competitions organized across Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted offline through prescribed application forms.

Benefits:
- Financial assistance towards production costs as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa from time to time.
- Mementos awarded to first three winning positions (no cash prizes).
- Video recording of all performances for preservation in Tiatr Academy of Goa library.
- Complimentary Digital Versatile Disc copy of the performance provided to the director.
- Platform for showcasing traditional Khell performances to wider audiences.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be an institution or individual organizing a Khell performance.
- The applicant must have staged the Khell during the current carnival season.
- The applicant must comply with the exact format of Zomnivoilo Khell comprising 8 to 10 songs called Cantos.
- The applicant must ensure each canto consists of 2 verses and one chorus with limited dialogues.
- The applicant must maintain the duration of each Khell between 40 to 60 minutes.
- The applicant must ensure comedy in the Khell is related to the story.
- The applicant must use traditional musical instruments including drums and two blowing instruments.
- The applicant must ensure no adverse remarks are made against any governments, individuals, institutions, or anything against caste, creed, and religion.
- Artists can participate in only one group and one Khell (except musicians who can participate in multiple Khells).
- Mandatory attendance at discussion session on positive and negative aspects of performances.
- No adverse remarks against any governments, individuals, institutions, or anything against caste, creed, and religion.
- The three Khell troupes which won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the previous competition receive direct entry provided they apply within stipulated time.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 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
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.
Selection ProcessIf more than 12 applications are received, attend the meeting of all applicants where selection of 9 remaining troupes (after 3 direct entries from previous winners) will be done through lottery system.
Step 1: Await Communication
Wait for communication regarding the date, time, and place of staging of the Khell performances which will be provided well in advance to all selected participating groups.
Step 2: Attend Mandatory Discussion
Participate in the compulsory discussion session on positive and negative aspects of performances at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy of Goa, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim on the appointed date and time.
Step 3: Performance and Payment
Perform the Khell as scheduled and receive the financial assistance cheque issued in the name of the applicant as mentioned in Serial Number 1 of the application form.

Documents Required:
Self Attested Copy Of Aadhaar Card.
Self Attested Copy Of Permanent Account Number Card.
One Typed Copy Of The Script/Lyrics Of The Khell (Handwritten Copies Not Accepted).
Cast List With Names Of Characters And Artists.
Details Of Costumes, Live Music Band, Writer, And Director.
*Handwritten copies of script and lyrics are not accepted.