What you get
Financial Assistance | - Financial assistance of ₹20,000/- shall be sanctioned for the first wholly dependent daughter's marriage. | - Financial assistance of ₹15,000/- shall be sanctioned for the second wholly dependent daughter's marriage. | - Maximum two wholly dependent unmarried daughters shall be eligible for this benefit. | Disbursement | - The financial assistance shall be disbursed through Electronic Clearing System mode. | - The assistance is a one-time grant per eligible daughter's marriage. | Conditions | - The details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers shall be furnished to the department. | - The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount if any shall be refunded to the Government within 2 months from the date of marriage.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the maximum amount of financial support provided for marriages under this assistance program for artists' families?
The financial assistance provided is ₹20,000/- for the first wholly dependent daughter's marriage and ₹15,000/- for the second daughter's marriage.
If my annual family earnings from all sources are ₹2,50,000/-, would I still qualify for the marriage benefit?
No, you would not qualify as the annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum to be eligible.
Can I receive assistance for the marriages of three daughters if all of them are wholly dependent on me?
No, the scheme provides assistance for a maximum of two wholly dependent unmarried daughters only.
What happens to the financial assistance amount that remains unused after my daughter's wedding expenses are completed?
The unutilized amount out of the sanctioned amount must be refunded to the Government within 2 months from the date of marriage.
Is there any specific age requirement that I need to meet as an artist to apply for this marriage assistance?
Yes, the age limit for grant of benefits shall be not less than 50 years in case of the eligible artist, though the Government may relax this in deserving cases.
What type of certificate do I need to provide to establish that my daughter is wholly dependent on me?
You must submit a dependency certificate from the authorized authority to establish that your daughter is wholly dependent on you.
After receiving the marriage assistance amount, what documentation am I required to submit to the department?
You must furnish the details of the expenditure incurred along with the vouchers to the department after the completion of the marriage.
Can I apply for this assistance if my daughter is already married or if the wedding ceremony has already taken place?
The scheme is meant for wholly dependent unmarried daughters, so they must be unmarried at the time of application for eligibility.
Do I need to have formal recognition from any government body to be considered eligible for this marriage assistance?
Yes, you must be recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa to be eligible for this assistance.
Where exactly should I go to obtain and submit the application form for this marriage assistance program?
You should visit the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa during working days to obtain and submit the application form.
What is the consequence if I fail to attach all the required certificates and documents with my application?
If all relevant documentation like birth certificate, marriage certificate, dependency certificates, and income certificates are not enclosed, the application shall be summarily rejected.
If I am born in Goa but currently reside outside the state, can I still apply for this assistance?
The applicant must be a Goan aged needy artist, born and brought up in the state of Goa.
Through what method will the approved financial assistance amount be transferred to my account?
The Director of Art & Culture shall disburse the one-time financial assistance amount to the eligible applicant through Electronic Clearing System mode.
Who has the final authority to resolve any disputes or grievances that may arise during the implementation of this scheme?
The Minister for Art & Culture shall hear and decide such matters, and the decision of the Minister for Art & Culture shall be final.