What you get
- Financial Assistance in the form of a lumpsum grant, maximum of ₹20,000/- shall be provided. | - The one-time financial assistance amount is disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) mode. | Conditions | - The wife/husband of the late artist shall be considered first for the grant. | - In the event of the wife/husband predeceasing the late artist, the benefit shall be passed on to the unmarried/unemployed sons/daughters of the deceased artist as the case may be in equal ratio.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who is prioritized as the primary family member to be considered for receiving the lumpsum financial assistance?
The wife or husband of the late artist shall be considered first when applying for the grant amount.
What is the maximum allowable annual family income from all sources to be eligible for this specific financial grant?
Only those families whose total annual family income from all sources is less than ₹25,000/- per annum shall be eligible for this grant category.
If the primary eligible family member is not alive, who is eligible to receive the benefit instead?
If the wife or husband predeceases the late artist, the benefit can be passed on to the unmarried or unemployed sons or daughters of the deceased artist.
When the financial assistance is distributed among multiple secondary eligible family members, how is the grant apportioned?
The benefit shall be passed on to the eligible unmarried or unemployed sons or daughters of the deceased artist in equal ratio.
Is there a specific official requirement regarding the status or recognition of the deceased Goan artist?
The deceased artist must have been an aged and needy Goan Artist recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
How should the applicant prove their relationship to the deceased artist to substantiate their claim as an eligible family member?
Applicants must enclose a marriage certificate or any other valid document indicating they are the eligible family member.
What specific method is utilized by the Director of Art & Culture for disbursing the approved financial assistance amount?
The one-time financial assistance amount is disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) mode.
What is the maximum financial amount that the family can receive as a lumpsum grant upon the unfortunate death of the artist?
The maximum financial assistance provided in the form of a lumpsum grant upon the death of the artist is ₹20,000/-.
Where must the eligible artist's family submit the prescribed proforma application for this financial grant?
The application must be submitted directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
Are there any additional certificates related to relationships or birth that might be required depending on the applicant?
Yes, relevant documentation like dependency certificates or birth certificates may have to be enclosed as required under various objectives of the scheme.
Which essential official record must be enclosed with the application to confirm the loss of the eligible artist?
The applicant must enclose a Death certificate of the late artist along with the application.
When is the prescribed application proforma generally available for collection at the department office?
The application forms will be available at the office of the department during the working days.
Which official document is necessary to verify that the family's annual income meets the maximum limit prescribed for this category?
A necessary income certificate must be produced from the competent authority proving the annual family income is less than ₹25,000/- per annum.
Does the deceased artist need to meet specific criteria related to their place of birth and upbringing in the state?
Yes, the eligible artist must have been a Goan, meaning they were born and brought up in the State of Goa.