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Goa State Cultural Award

"Goa State Cultural Award" has been designed to honour the eminent personalities in the field of Art and culture. The scheme intends to give recognition to the Goan artists par excellence for their lifetime achievements and for their extraordinary contribution to the field of Art and culture in Goa.

Authority

State

Region

Goa

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The awardee shall be honoured with a shawl, a sriphal, a certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of ₹ 1,00,000/- per individual and monthly financial assistance as provided under the scheme of Kala Samman. | Number of Awards | Every year maximum of 12 (twelve) persons are awarded in the following fields - | - Music | - Dance | - Drama/Theatre including Tiatr | - Performing Folk Art | - Fine Art & Craft | - Bhajan/Kirtan/Choir | - Film & associated Audio Visual works of Art | - Overall contribution to the field of art & culture | - Literature | - (Creative) Photography | Announcement of List of Awardees | Within 6 months from the last date of submission of the application. | Presentation of Award | On or before April 30.

Who can apply

The applicant should be an artist.; The applicant should have completed 60 years of age.; The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions to the field of art & culture at large and in his/her respective field of art in particular.; The applicant should have contributed in his/her respective field of art in Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of his/her entire career as a practising artist.; No award will be presented posthumously. However, during the selection process if the death of any artist occurs after the recommendation of his name then Task Force The committee may consider his name for the award, in such circumstances award will be presented posthumously.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Are there any conditions or restrictions on how the financial purse awarded to the awardees can be used, or is it entirely at their discretion?

The provided information does not specify any conditions or restrictions on how the financial purse awarded to the awardees can be used. Therefore, it can be assumed that awardees have discretion in using the financial assistance for their needs.

Is there a specific time frame mentioned for how long an artist should have contributed to their respective field of art in Goa to be eligible for the Goa State Cultural Award?

Yes, an individual Goan artist is eligible for the award if they have contributed to their respective field of art in Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of their entire career as a practicing artist.

Can organizations or institutions in the field of art and culture apply for the Goa State Cultural Award, or is it exclusively for individual artists?

The scheme appears to be primarily designed for individual artists. It specifies eligibility criteria related to individual artists' contributions and age. There is no mention of organizations or institutions being eligible for this award.

What role does the Task Force Committee play in the Goa State Cultural Award scheme, and how are its members appointed?

The Task Force Committee plays a crucial role in the selection of awardees for the Goa State Cultural Award. Its members are appointed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The committee is responsible for evaluating nominees and making recommendations for the awards.

Are there any exceptions to the rule that no awards will be presented posthumously under the Goa State Cultural Award scheme?

The scheme specifies that awards will not be presented posthumously, except under exceptional circumstances determined by the Task Force Committee during the selection process. This implies that in rare and deserving cases, the committee may consider presenting the award posthumously.

How does the scheme define a "Goan artist"? Are there specific criteria for an artist to be considered a "Goan" for the purpose of this award?

The scheme defines a "Goan artist" as an individual artist who has been a resident of Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of their entire career as a practicing artist. This residency requirement establishes their connection to Goa and its cultural landscape.

Is there a limit to the number of Goa State Cultural Awards an individual can receive throughout their lifetime?

Yes, an individual is eligible to receive the Goa State Cultural Award only once in their lifetime. This ensures that the recognition is spread across different deserving artists over the years.

When is the application deadline for the Goa State Cultural Award, and how is the announcement of the list of awardees and the award presentation scheduled?

The application deadline for the Goa State Cultural Award is within 30 days from the date of advertisement in the newspaper. The announcement of the list of awardees is scheduled within 6 months from the last date of submission of the application. The award presentation typically occurs on or before April 30th.

How many awards are given annually under the Goa State Cultural Award scheme, and in which categories are they distributed?

Every year, a maximum of 12 awards are presented in various categories, including Music, Dance, Drama/Theatre (including Tiatr), Performing Folk Art, Fine Art & Craft, Bhajan/Kirtan/Choir, Film & associated Audio Visual works of Art, Overall contribution to the field of art & culture, Literature, and Creative Photography. However, if no eligible candidate is found in a particular category for a specific year, no award will be given in that category for that year.