What you get
- One-time financial assistance in the range of ₹5,000/- to ₹10,000/- (lumpsum) per eligible artist, as decided by the committee. | - Released in the Bank Account (Nationalized Bank) of the artist. The disbursement is done in the form of Electronic Clearing Service mode.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the minimum age requirement for an artist to be eligible for financial assistance under the pandemic relief provision?
The applicant must be above 18 years of age and must have lost their source of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic to qualify for this assistance.
If I am working on a contract or daily wage basis in a private organization, can I still apply for this financial support?
Yes, employees working on contract or daily wages are considered eligible, provided their individual annual income from all sources does not exceed ₹1,50,000/-.
What is the maximum annual income limit from all sources that makes an artist eligible for pandemic-related financial assistance?
The individual annual income of the artist from all sources must not exceed ₹1,50,000/- per annum to be eligible for this pandemic relief.
Are artists who are currently receiving monthly pensions under the Kala Samman scheme eligible to apply for this assistance?
No, beneficiaries of Kala Samman who receive monthly pensions from the Department of Art & Culture are not eligible for this scheme.
What is the range of lumpsum financial assistance that an eligible artist can receive under the pandemic relief category?
The financial assistance ranges from a minimum of ₹5,000/- to a maximum of ₹10,000/- as a lumpsum amount per eligible artist.
Can a government employee or a pensioner from any organization apply for financial assistance under the pandemic relief provision?
No, the applicant must not be a government employee, an employee of autonomous bodies or corporations, or a pensioner from any organization.
Is it mandatory for the applicant to be solely dependent on art-related activities and programmes to qualify for assistance?
Yes, the applicant must be solely dependent on art-related activities and programmes to be considered eligible for this financial assistance.
Can an artist working on a regular payroll basis in a private company or institution apply for this scheme?
No, the applicant must not be working in any private agency, company, or institution on a regular basis or be on a regular payroll.
What fields of art and culture are recognized for eligibility under the pandemic relief component of this scheme?
Artists working in Music, Dance, Drama, Tiatr, Folk, Kirtan, Bhajan, Painting, Sculpture, Literature, Cantarists, Sahittik, Poets, Photographers, and traditional Handicraft are eligible.
Is there any requirement to submit a declaration or affidavit regarding income from all sources when applying for assistance?
Yes, applicants must submit a self-signed affidavit or declaration on ₹50/- stamp paper in the prescribed format regarding their individual income from all sources per annum.
Are artists who are receiving any other pension or financial assistance from the Central or State Government eligible for this scheme?
No, artists receiving any other pension or financial assistance from either the Central Government or State Government are not eligible for this scheme.
What is the residency requirement for artists applying for pandemic-related financial assistance under this scheme?
The applicant artist must be a resident of Goa to be eligible for financial assistance under the pandemic relief provision.
How does the committee determine the exact quantum of financial assistance to be sanctioned to each eligible artist?
The committee will decide the quantum of assistance to be sanctioned within the prescribed limit of ₹5,000/- to ₹10,000/- based on their assessment.
In what mode will the financial assistance amount be disbursed to the eligible artist under the pandemic relief category?
The financial assistance will be released directly into the bank account of the artist opened in a nationalized bank through Electronic Clearing System mode.