Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists – Kalai Nanmani Award
"Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Nanmani Award" by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu aims to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹15,000/- and certificates of appreciation.
About This Scheme
The "Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Nanmani Award" scheme by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme's objective is to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹15,000/- and certificates of appreciation. The scheme is being implemented in all Districts of Tamil Nadu.
Benefits
Financial Assistance of ₹15,000/-.
Certificate of Appreciation.
A shawl worth ₹500/-.
5 eminent artists are awarded every year.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an artist.
The age of the applicant should be between 51 to 65 years.
Application Process
Apply Offline
To Register on the Website:
Step 1: Applicant visits the
official website
.
Step 2: Click on 'Artist Registration' then 'Individual Fine Arts.
Step 3: Fill in the mandatory fields such as Name and Mobile number.
Step 4: Upon entering your mobile number, you will receive an OTP for verification. Verify your mobile number to proceed.
Step 5: Establish a password and input the provided verification code (CAPTCHA).
Step 6: Log in to your account upon successful verification.
Artist Registration Procedure:
Step 7: Return to 'Artist Registration' and choose 'Individual Fine Arts'.
Step 8: Complete the 'Artist Individual Registration' form with the necessary details.
Step 9: Upload the Artist's photo, relevant documents, and photos of artworks.
Step 10: Optionally, provide the link to your YouTube channel if available.
Step 11: Enter your bank details and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
Step 12: Click on 'Submit'. Upon successful submission, you will receive a 'Reference Number'.
Post-Registration:
Step 1: Access 'Registered Artist' and select 'Individual Fine Arts.'
Step 2: Download your issued I-card.
Application Process:
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the
district office
(Page No. 12) of the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre and request a 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 should take print of the
prescribed format
of 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 Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre.
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).
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Financial Assistance of ₹15,000/-.
Certificate of Appreciation.
A shawl worth ₹500/-.
5 eminent artists are awarded every year.
Application Process
Apply Offline
To Register on the Website:
Step 1: Applicant visits the official website
.
Step 2: Click on 'Artist Registration' then 'Individual Fine Arts.
Step 3: Fill in the mandatory fields such as Name and Mobile number.
Step 4: Upon entering your mobile number, you will receive an OTP for verification. Verify your mobile number to proceed.
Step 5: Establish a password and input the provided verification code (CAPTCHA).
Step 6: Log in to your account upon successful verification.
Artist Registration Procedure:
Step 7: Return to 'Artist Registration' and choose 'Individual Fine Arts'.
Step 8: Complete the 'Artist Individual Registration' form with the necessary details.
Step 9: Upload the Artist's photo, relevant documents, and photos of artworks.
Step 10: Optionally, provide the link to your YouTube channel if available.
Step 11: Enter your bank details and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
Step 12: Click on 'Submit'. Upon successful submission, you will receive a 'Reference Number'.
Post-Registration:
Step 1: Access 'Registered Artist' and select 'Individual Fine Arts.'
Step 2: Download your issued I-card.
Application Process:
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the district office
(Page No. 12) of the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre and request a 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 should take print of the prescribed format
of 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 Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre.
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).
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists – Kalai Nanmani Award |
| Short Title | SOGATEA-KNA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Skills & Employment |
| States | Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |