smartduketech/indian-government-schemes-2025 huggingface dataset:
Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to Folk Artists, Troupes for the Purchase of Musical Instruments, Costumes
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Artists

"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.

Benefits:
For Folk Artists, financial Assistance of ₹2,000/-.
For Troupes, financial Assistance of ₹6,000/-.

Eligibility:
- 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:
[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).

Documents Required:
Performance Copies of Advertisements and Newspapers.
Authenticated Letter (from a famous artist).
Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: null

"Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions" aims to encourage the dance-drama art forms and the artists involved in such arts. The scheme provides grants of ₹20,000/- for the production and staging of new Tamil dance dramas based on Tamil arts, literature and culture.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of upto ₹20,000/-, based on the quality and sceneries of the social, historical, mythological, dramas selected by the expert committee,
> **Number of Instalments**

The financial assistance is provided in four instalments: 

- 30% as the first instalment, given after the selection of the drama by the expert committee.
- 40% as the second instalment, provided three days before the conduct of the drama.
- 20% as the third instalment, released on the day when the drama is staged.
- 10% as the fourth instalment, disbursed after receiving the utilization certificate and certification from the Chartered Accountant.

*The Mandram will bear the expenses towards the rent for the auditorium, sound and light, advertisement and invitation. 
*The expenses relating to the rehearsal of drama, remuneration to the actors, scenes and settings, etc., have to be borne by the drama institution receiving financial assistance.

Eligibility:
- The dramas should reflect the assistance of Tamil art forms, culture, civilization, tradition, society and history. 
- The drama should not be staged in advance. 
- The drama should not show caste, religious, or political animosity.
- No additional dialogues or scenes should be added to the drama scripts without prior approval of the Manram. 
- The drama scripts should be selected by the Manram.

Application Process:
[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 acknowledgement 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).

Documents Required:
3 Copies of Drama Scripts. 
No-Objection Certificate for the Dialogues or Scenes in the Drama, issued by the District Collector/Police Department).
Scheme of Extending Grants for the Publication of Rare Books on Arts
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Under the "Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists", a grant is sanctioned to the writer for the publication of books that are considered rare for the development of arts. 60% of the total cost of the printing charges of 1000 copies or ₹15,000/- whichever is less is sanctioned as a grant.

Benefits:
60% of the total cost of the printing charges of 1000 copies or ₹15,000/- whichever is less is sanctioned as a grant.
> **Number of Installments**

The grant amount is disbursed in two instalments: 

- **First Installment:** 50% upon selection of the book by the Expert Committee.  - **Second Installment:** 50% after the author submits 100 printed copies of the book along with an expenditure statement for verification.
*This grant is not given for reprint. 
<br>

<br>

<br>

<br>

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an Author/Writer.
1. The applicant should lack sufficient financial resources to cover the publishing expenses of the rare books.
1. The book should have been considered rare for the development of arts
1. The submitted book should not have been published before.

Application Process:
[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 acknowledgement 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).

Documents Required:
3 Copies manuscript of the book to be published. 
Quotations for printing (from three printing presses).
Scheme of Financial Assistance for Cultural Organization for Holding Conference, Seminar, Symposium, Exhibition, Festival, Competition etc.
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry
Category: Sports & Culture, Business & Entrepreneurship, Social welfare & Empowerment
Beneficiary Type: Business Entity, University / Institution

The Arts and Culture Department launched the "Scheme of Financial Assistance for Cultural Organization for Holding Conference, Seminar, Symposium, Exhibition, Festival, Competition etc." The scheme aims to provide annual grant to the institution/organization organizing a seminar, symposium.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance of 10,000/- annually.

Eligibility:
1. The institution should have a standing of at least 2 years in the field.
1. Institutions/organizations are required to obtain prior permission/approval of the Government before inviting foreign delegates to seminars and symposium etc. 

<br>

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department of Art and Culture and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant downloads the application form.
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 superintendent, Department of Art and Culture,1, Romain Rolland Street, Puducherry.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the superintendent 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).

Documents Required:
Event Details.
Copy of Registration. 
Objectives Description (attach a Step of Forum Structure). 
Previous Year's Company's Annual Report and Audited Accounts with the signature of the Auditor.
Government Approval for Foreign Delegates. 
Any Other Document If Required.
Scheme of Financial Assistance for Dance and Drama Troupes/Associations
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Artists

The "Scheme of Financial Assistance for Dance and Drama Troupes/Associations" was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide a grant for dance and drama troupes/associations.

Benefits:
- **Grant of ₹2,000/- given to the dance and drama troupes/associations.**

Eligibility:
1. The dance and drama troupes should be presenting new classical or folk dance programs or for staging new dramas, enacted by any cultural body registered in the territory.
1. The troupe/association or body should have a standing at least 2 years.
1. The theme of the dance or the story and dialogue of the drama must be new and original, created by an artist who is a native of the territory by birth or domicile.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department of Art and Culture and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant downloads the application form.
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 superintendent, Department of Art and Culture,1, Romain Rolland Street, Puducherry.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the superintendent 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).

Documents Required:
Proof of Registration (cultural body in the territory).
Domicile Certificate.
Copy of Constitution.
Synopsis of the Dance or the Script of the Drama (3 copies).
Any Other Document If Required.
Scheme of Financial Assistance for Publication of Manuscripts/Research Journals
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "Scheme of Financial Assistance for Publication of Manuscripts/Research Journals" was launched by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for publishing manuscripts/research journals.

Benefits:
- **Financial Assistance of ₹10,000/-.**

Eligibility:
1. The applicant&#39;s proposed book or journal for publication must pertain to one or more cultural subjects such as language, literature, philosophy, religion, history, music, dance, drama, and other fine arts.
1. The applicant should be using language Tamil/Malayalam/Telugu/English/French.
1. The applicant&#39;s work should be a thesis, dissertation, or original research based on personal study and critical analysis, provided it is not intended for obtaining any degree.
1. Fictional works are not eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department of Art and Culture and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
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 superintendent, Department of Art and Culture,1, Romain Rolland Street, Puducherry.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the superintendent 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).

Documents Required:
Summary of the Book or Journal.
Sample of the Research Work.
Any Other Document If Required.
Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artists
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment, Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The "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 ₹3,000/- to indigent artists are now in indigent circumstances and their dependents.

Benefits:
Financial Assistance of ₹3,000/- per month.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should be in indigent circumstances.
1. The age of the applicant should be 58 years or above.
1. The applicant should have professionally served for the enrichment of one or more art disciplines such as music, dance, drama, film folk arts, etc.
1. The annual income of the applicant or their legal spouse should not exceed ₹12,000/-.

Application Process:
[Offline]
The advertisement is published in the newspapers, calling for applications by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram.
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub Collector 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 Revenue Divisional Officer/ Sub Collector.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement 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).
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 Required:
Passport-size Photograph.
Artist Certificate.
Age Proof/Certificate.
Income Certificate.
Property Valuation Certificate (issued by Thasildar).
Scheme of Financial Assistance to Literary/Educational Institutions for Organizing Programs/Conferences
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: University / Institution

The scheme aims to encourage intellectual and cultural activities by providing financial support to institutions conducting seminars, workshops, symposiums, and literary programs.

Benefits:
&gt; **Funding Assistance for Institutions:**  

    -  Up to ₹50,000/- or 75% of the actual expenditure, whichever is lower, is provided for organizing approved literary or educational events.

> **Honorarium for Speakers:** 

  - An honorarium of up to ₹2,000/- per speaker can be paid to invited speakers participating in the event.

> **Note:** 

  - Any honorarium amount exceeding ₹2,000/- will not be reimbursed by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy and must be borne by the organizing institution.
  - Events must be reported with bills, photos, invitation cards, and video recordings.

<br>

Eligibility:
1. A registered literary or educational institution shall be eligible.
   1. Only 2 programs can organize per year by the institution.
   1. The program must be related to literature, education, or cultural discourse.
   1. The institution must use the Gujarati language in all materials (alongside any other language).
   1. The event must clearly acknowledge Gujarat Sahitya Academy through logos and name placement.
   1. The program must involve a minimum 5 speakers.
   1. All payments above ₹5,000/- must be made through banking channels only (RTGS/NEFT/Cheque).

<br>

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the official website during the application submission period.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha.
Step 4: Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application process.
Contact Us:Gujarat Sahitya AcademyJawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com

Documents Required:
Forwarding letter from the institution.
Approval letter from Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
Invitation card and banner.
Report of the event.
Certified utilization certificate by a CA.
Summary of expenses and original bills.
Photographs and video (in pen drive).
Bank statement and honorarium details.
Declaration on use of funds.
Attendance list and speaker details.
Scheme of Financial Assistance to New Writers of Gujarati Language and Literature for Publishing Original Works of Creative and Fine Literature
State: Gujarat
Ministry: null
Department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to financially support new writers in the Gujarati language who wish to publish original works of creative and literary merit.

Benefits:
> **Financial Assistance:**

- **For manuscripts with up to 112 pages:** Up to ₹10,000/-.- **For manuscripts exceeding 112 pages:** Up to ₹15,000/-.
> **Printing Size Guidelines:**

- **For “Crown” size:** ₹2,100/- (paperback), ₹2,200/- (hardcover).- **For “Demy” size:** ₹2,300/- (paperback), ₹2,500/- (hardcover).- **For “Double Crown” size:** ₹2,700/- (paperback), ₹2,800/- (hardcover).
> **Note:** The lower of the printing cost or the above ceiling will be granted as assistance.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a first-time writer in the Gujarati language and literature.
  - The manuscript must be an original literary work such as a novel, play, essay, poetry collection, or autobiography.
  - The manuscript must not be edited work or related to non-literary subjects.
  - The applicant must not have received more than five grants from any language academy affiliated with Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
  - The manuscript must be typed, bound, paginated, and submitted in two copies.
  - The applicant must not change the title, content, or format after submission without written permission from the Academy.

Note: Only one application per financial year is allowed per author.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the online application form page.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents.
Step 3: Click on the checkbox and verify the captcha.
Step 4: Click on the "Submit" button to complete the application process.
Contact Us:Gujarat Sahitya AcademyJawerchand Meghani Bhavan,Behind Krishi Bhavan,Sector 10-A,Gandhinagar -382010.Phone: 079 - 23256797, 23256798; 7621005656Email: gsagandhinagar@gmail.com

Documents Required:
Duly filled application form.
Bio-data of the writer.
Soft + hard copy of the manuscript.
A signed declaration of originality.
Bank details of the applicant.
Aadhaar or ID proof.
Scheme of Free Supply of Textbooks, Stationery, Uniforms and Footwears to Poor Children
State: Puducherry
Ministry: null
Department: Labour Department, Puducherry
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Through this scheme, textbooks, notebooks, Uniforms, dictionaries, stationery, etc. are provided free of cost to all students studying in LKG to 12th Standard of all Government and Government-aided Private Schools. The objective of this scheme is to achieve 100% student enrolment.

Benefits:
- Laptop for 12th Standard Passout.
- Umbrella for 1st Standard.
- Pencil &amp; Eraser for 1st to 5th Standard.
- Text Book &amp; Exercise Note Books for 1st to 12th Standard.
- Geometry Box for 4th &amp; 6th Standard.
- Plastic Scale for 4th Standard.
- Crayon, Drawing Note Book for Lower Kindergarten (LKG) &amp; Upper Kindergarten (UKG).
- Uniform &amp; Footwear for LKG to 12th Standard.
- Copywriting Note Book for UKG.
- Ink Pen for 5th to 8th Standard.
- Atlas for 6th Standard.
- Dictionary for 8th Standard.

Eligibility:
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be studying in LKG to 12th Standard.
- The applicant should be studying in a Government/ Government-aided Private School in the UT of Puducherry.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Head of the Institution (HoI) of his/her respective educational institution, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form for the concerned scheme.
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: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the HoI. The HoI then sends the applications to the Directorate of School Education, Puducherry.

Documents Required:
Stamp-sized Photograph.
Aadhaar Card.
Educational Certificates.
Proof of Admission into the Institute.