Organisation of Cultural Programs

About This Scheme

The scheme “Organisation of Cultural Programs” was introduced by the Department of Culture and Endowments, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to cultural groups and artists registered with the Department of Culture for performing in cultural programs organized during traditional fairs, festivals, regional celebrations within and outside the state, as well as on the occasion of national festivals.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a cultural group or an artist registered with the Department of Culture, Uttarakhand.

Benefits

After the presentation of cultural programmes by groups/folk singers enlisted with the Culture Department on the occasion of traditional fairs, festivals, celebrations, and national festivals organized within or outside the state, the following honorarium and allowances are payable: 1. Group Leader: Honorarium of ₹1,000/- and travelling allowance of ₹500/-. 1. Other Artists: Honorarium of ₹800/- each and travelling allowance of ₹400/- each. 1. Folk Singers: - Category A: ₹7,500/- as honorarium. - Category B: ₹4,250/- as honorarium. - Travelling allowance: ₹300/- along with ordinary bus fare or second-class rail fare for the journey.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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