Goa Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi (KKN) Scheme - How to apply, Eligibility and Benefits

Goa Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi (KKN) Scheme - How to apply, Eligibility and Benefits : Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi (KKN) is the scheme of Goa government. This is meant to support aged Goan artists and their family members who are in need of financial assistance. The beneficiaries can use this money to meet the expenses of the daughter’s marriage, medical treatment, house repair etc.


Goa Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi (KKN) Scheme

 

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


Goa Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Application form


Goa Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi (KKN) Scheme - How to apply, Eligibility and Benefits

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