The Programme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Departed Renowned Artists offers families of passed artists great support of ₹25,000 who notably influenced music, theater, dance, cinema, and folk arts. The Tamil Nadu administration started this project to pay tribute to the heritage of the famous artists of the region.
Benefits
- ₹25,000 one-time payment to the family of the deceased artist.
Eligibility
- The deceased must have been a renowned artist in folk arts, dance, theater, music, or film.
- The grant is issued only posthumously.
- The applicant must be the legal heir of the artist.
Application Process Offline
Steps:
- Obtain the Application Form:
- Visit the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram office during working hours to collect the application form.
- Complete the Application:
- Fill out the required details.
- Attach all necessary documents.
- Submit the Application:
- Submit the completed form to:
Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai – 600 028.
- Submit the completed form to:
- Acknowledgement:
- Collect a receipt or acknowledgment with your unique ID number and date of submission.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photo of the deceased artist.
- Passport-size photo of the applicant.
- Original death certificate of the artist.
- Legal heir certificate.
- Income certificate (issued by Thasildar).
- Artist authenticity certificate from two senior artists or cultural organizations.
- Property certificate (if the artist owned property).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is there a deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted within one year of the artist’s death. - How is the artist’s authenticity verified?
Through certificates issued by two senior artists or recognized cultural organizations. - How long does the process take?
Typically, 2-3 months from the date of submission.