What you get
- Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹15,000/- per month will be given to each Guru/Director. | - Financial assistance to each Shisya/Artist will be given as under: | Sl. No.Categories of Shisya/ArtistAge GroupAmount of Assistance/ Honorarium Per Month1Adult Shisya/Artist(18 years age & above)₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only)2A category child Shisya/Artist(12 years age & above but less than18 years age)₹7,500/- (Rupees seven thousand five hundred only)3B category child Shisya/Artist(6 years age & above but less than 12 years age)₹3,500/- (Rupees three thousand and five hundred only)4C category child Shisya/Artist(3 years age & above but less than 6 years age)₹2,000/- (Rupees two thousand only)Note 01: The expenditure under this Scheme should be limited to the allocated outlay under the Scheme. | Note 02: Payment to the applicant Organisations shall be invariably made through Electronic mode/RTGS, as per practice in vogue.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the “Financial Assistance For Promotion Of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)” scheme?
Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided to dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, children's theatre, and all genres of performing arts activities.
Which ministry has started the scheme?
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Is this Central Sector Scheme?
Yes, this is a Central Sector Scheme.
How much financial assistance will be given to each Guru of the organization under the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]15,000/- per month will be given to each Guru/Director.
How much financial assistance will be given to each Shisya/Artist under the scheme?
The Financial assistance of [?]2,000/- to [?]10,000/- will be given to each Shisya/Artist as per age group.
Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
Professional organizations of dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, children's theatre, and all genres of performing arts activities are eligible to apply under the scheme.
How many times the grant will be given to an organization in a financial year?
Organizations will be eligible to obtain only one grant in a financial year.
How shall the grant be disbursed?
Financial assistance under the scheme will be disbursed in one installment on fulfillment of conditions at the time of proposal for renewal of the grant.
Is it mandatory for an organization to organize cultural activities in a school?
Yes, the Organisations granted financial assistance would mandatorily organize at least two cultural activities (function, lecture, seminar, workshop, exhibition, etc.) in any of the schools in their vicinity. A certificate to this effect from the Principal of the school would be a mandatory requirement for the renewal and release of the grant.
What will be the pre-requisite condition for renewal of the scheme?
Organizations getting financial assistance under the scheme are required to upload videos of their Production/Function/Seminar etc. on YouTube and provide a link to the YouTube/Facebook/Twitter page of the Ministry of Culture and this will be a pre-requisite condition for renewal of the scheme and comments received from the general public on their uploaded videos/material will also be taken into account for renewal of the scheme.
Where can an organization find the application form?
The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the Ministry of Culture. https://indiaculture.gov.in/sites/default/files/Schemes/revised_form_of_repertory_grant_11112022.pdf
How can an organization apply under the scheme?
The hard copy of the application along with all the necessary enclosures as mentioned in the scheme and application form & check-list should be sent to "The Director, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Plot No. 1, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi-110001"