Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Incentive for Self Employment

About This Scheme

The scheme "Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi" was launched by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. The "Incentive for Self-Employment" component of the scheme aims to provide financial assistance not exceeding ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, to needy Goan artists or their families for setting up self-employment ventures, helping them establish sustainable income sources. The applications for this scheme are accepted Offline.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa. - The artist must be an artist recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. - The income of the family of the applicant (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum. - The applicant must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.) - The applicant must not be employed or self-employed at the time of application.

Benefits

> *Financial Assistance* - ₹50,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is less, shall be provided for setting up self employment venture. - The financial assistance amount shall be disbursed to the eligible applicant in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode. - The assistance is provided as a one-time grant. > *Conditions* - The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers must be furnished to the department after utilizing the grant. - The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount, if any, shall be refunded to the Government within the stipulated timeframe.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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