Introduction
The objective of the Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme is to help the aged, needy Goan artists and
their dependents by way of offering financial assistance. The age of the applicant must not be
less than 50 years but the government may consider relaxing the age limit criteria in some
circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria for Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme
The scheme launched by the Goa government, the Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi scheme requires the
applicants to meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scheme. The applicant must be
a Goan artist who is born and brought up and is recognized by the Directorate of Art &
Culture, Government of Goa. Annual family income must not exceed Rs. 2,00,000 per year.
Applicant must be above 50 years.
Benefits of Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme
Following are the benefits the beneficiaries receive under the Kalakar kritadnyata Nidhi
scheme. The needy Goan artist or the family can get financial assistance of not more than Rs.
50,000 or the actual cost for setting up self employment venture. For this, the applicant
must submit a certificate that they are not employed or is not self employed and also the
certificate of self employment venture estimation. Keep in mind that only those who have not
benefited earlier from any government scheme, corporation etc are eligible for the incentives
of self employment.
How to Apply for Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme
Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi scheme application can be downloaded from the official website.
Eligible candidates or family members or co-artists or any public member can apply to
the Directorate of Art and Culture. Applications are also available in the office of the
department. A committee will scrutinize the received applications and recommends the
names of the artists to the Director of Art & culture. Then the quantum of assistance will be
released to the artist who needs financial assistance. A cheque for the financial assistant will be given to the beneficiary.
Birth certificate, medical certificates, income certificates, dependency certificate and other
required documents shall be submitted along with the application of the Kalakar Kritadnyata
Nidhi scheme. Ensure that all the necessary documents are attached to avoid rejection of the
application.
Goa Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Application: Link
Goa Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Guidelines: Link
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