Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to Folk Artists, Troupes for the Purchase of Musical Instruments, Costumes
Financial assistance scheme for folk artists and cultural troupes in Tamil Nadu to purchase musical instruments and costumes.
Benefits
Individual folk artists receive ₹2,000, while cultural troupes are granted ₹6,000 for purchasing musical instruments and costumes.
Who can apply
- For: folk artist, cultural troupe
- Resident of Tamil Nadu
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- poor household
Applicants must be folk artists or part of cultural troupes residing in Tamil Nadu. They should not be income tax payers, have no government employees in their family, and belong to poor households.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted offline at the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram after an advertisement is published in newspapers.
- Visit the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram office during office hours.
- Request a hard copy of the application form from the staff.
- Complete the application form, including a passport-sized photograph and required documents.
- Submit the filled application form along with the documents to the Mandram.
- Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of submission from the authority.
Documents required
- Performance Copies of Advertisements and Newspapers
- Authenticated Letter (from a famous artist)
Frequently asked questions
How long should applicants have been performing to qualify?
Applicants must have performed continuously for more than three years to be eligible for assistance.
What documents are needed to prove continuous performance?
Evidence includes performance copies of advertisements, news articles, and an authenticated letter from a renowned artist.
Can artists from outside Tamil Nadu apply?
No, only artists and troupes residing in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply for this scheme.
Is there an age limit for applicants?
There are no age restrictions for applicants under this scheme.
What is the financial assistance amount for cultural troupes?
Cultural troupes receive ₹6,000 for the purchase of musical instruments and costumes.
Where should the application be submitted?
The completed application form and documents should be submitted to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.