The Scheme of Financial Assistance for Dance and Drama Troupes/Associations was initiated by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry, to promote and encourage cultural activities in the Union Territory. Under this scheme, eligible dance and drama troupes or associations receive a grant of ₹2,000/-. The scheme specifically targets troupes with a minimum standing of two years and focuses on original performances. Applications for the grant are accepted offline.
Benefits
- Financial Grant: ₹2,000/- per eligible troupe or association.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nature of Programs:
- Troupes should present new classical or folk dance programs or stage original dramas.
- Programs must be created and enacted by registered cultural bodies within Puducherry.
- Experience:
- The troupe/association should have been established for at least two years.
- Originality of Content:
- The theme of the dance or the story and dialogue of the drama must be new and original, created by a native artist of Puducherry by birth or domicile.
Application Process
Mode of Application: Offline
- Obtain Application Form:
- Visit the Department of Art and Culture during office hours to request the prescribed application form.
- Alternatively, download the application form online, if available.
- Fill Out the Form:
- Complete all the mandatory fields.
- Paste a recent passport-sized photograph and sign across if required.
- Attach all necessary documents, ensuring they are self-attested (if required).
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the filled application form along with supporting documents to:
Superintendent, Department of Art and Culture, 1 Romain Rolland Street, Puducherry.
- Submit the filled application form along with supporting documents to:
- Acknowledgment:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the superintendent, ensuring it includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number, if applicable.
Documents Required
- Proof of Registration: Certificate of registration of the cultural body in Puducherry.
- Domicile Certificate: Proof of domicile of the artist or troupe.
- Copy of Constitution: Documentation of the cultural body’s constitution.
- Synopsis or Script: Submit 3 copies of the dance program’s synopsis or the drama script.
- Additional Documents: Any other documents requested by the Department.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the maximum grant amount for dance and drama troupes?
The maximum grant amount is ₹2,000/- per eligible troupe or association. - What type of programs are eligible for financial assistance?
Programs must be new classical or folk dance performances or original dramas created and staged by registered cultural bodies in Puducherry. - Who can enact the eligible dance or drama programs?
Only artists affiliated with a registered cultural body in Puducherry are eligible. - How long must a troupe or association be established to qualify for the grant?
The troupe or association must have a standing of at least two years. - What are the requirements for the theme of the dance or drama?
The theme or script must be new and original, created by a native artist of Puducherry. - Is the grant available for already existing dance or drama programs?
No, the grant is only available for new performances. - Are non-native artists’ works eligible for the grant?
No, only works created by native artists of Puducherry (by birth or domicile) are eligible. - Can a newly registered cultural body apply for the grant?
No, the cultural body must have been registered for at least two years to qualify.
Sources and References
- Citizen Charter
- Official Website: Department of Arts and Culture, Puducherry
- Application Form: Obtainable from the Department of Art and Culture.