The “Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions” was introduced by the Art & Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu to promote Tamil dance-drama art forms and encourage artists involved in these productions. This scheme provides financial support for the production and staging of new Tamil dance dramas that celebrate Tamil arts, literature, and culture.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: Up to ₹20,000/- is provided based on the quality and sceneries of the selected drama (social, historical, mythological).
- Installments:
- First Installment (30%): After the drama’s selection by the expert committee.
- Second Installment (40%): Three days before the staging of the drama.
- Third Installment (20%): On the day the drama is staged.
- Fourth Installment (10%): After receiving the Utilization Certificate and Chartered Accountant Certification.
Expenses Coverage
- Covered by the Mandram:
- Rent for the auditorium.
- Sound and light arrangements.
- Advertisement and invitations.
- To Be Borne by the Drama Institution:
- Rehearsal costs.
- Actor remuneration.
- Scenes and settings.
Eligibility
- The dramas must reflect Tamil art forms, culture, civilization, traditions, society, and history.
- New Dramas Only: Dramas must not have been staged previously.
- Content Restrictions:
- No caste, religious, or political animosity.
- Additional dialogues or scenes cannot be added without prior approval from the Mandram.
- Drama scripts must be approved by the Mandram.
Application Process
Offline Application Steps:
- Advertisement:
- Notifications are published in newspapers by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram, inviting applications.
- Form Collection:
- Visit the Mandram office during office hours and request the prescribed application form.
- Form Completion:
- Fill out all mandatory fields.
- Attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required).
- Include the required documents (self-attested, if necessary).
- Submission:
- Submit the completed application form and documents to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment with essential details such as submission date, time, and a unique identification number.
Documents Required
- 3 Copies of the Drama Script.
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC):
- Issued by the District Collector/Police Department, confirming the dialogues or scenes are appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What determines the amount of financial assistance?
The amount is determined based on the quality and sceneries of the drama as assessed by an expert committee.
2. What expenses are covered by the financial assistance?
The Mandram covers auditorium rent, sound and light arrangements, advertisement, and invitations.
3. What expenses are not covered by the financial assistance?
Rehearsal costs, actor remuneration, and expenses for scenes and settings are to be borne by the drama institution.
4. How is the financial assistance disbursed?
Assistance is disbursed in four installments (30%, 40%, 20%, and 10%) as specified under the scheme guidelines.
5. What is the total financial assistance provided under this scheme?
Up to ₹20,000/- per drama.
6. Can previously staged dramas receive financial assistance under this scheme?
No, only new dramas are eligible.
7. Are there any restrictions on the content of the dramas?
Yes, the drama must not promote caste, religious, or political animosity, and additional content cannot be added without approval.
8. Where should the application form and documents be submitted?
Applications must be submitted to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.
9. What documents are required for application submission?
Applicants must submit:
- 3 copies of the drama script.
- No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the District Collector/Police Department.
10. Who selects the drama scripts for financial assistance?
Drama scripts are selected by an expert committee under the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.