What you get
- Members of tiatr fraternity will visit these sick/old artistes at their residences or if admitted, visit the hospital and inquire about their health. | - TAG will provide the vehicle or travelling allowance to travel and refreshments/working meal to the members who volunteer to visit the old/sick artistes. | - During the first visit of this nature, one-time financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- (or as fixed by TAG) by cheque will be gifted to the artiste which he/she can use for his/her medical expenses.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
If I have contributed to tiatr performances but only in non-commercial settings, will I still be considered eligible?
Yes, contributions made in both commercial and non-commercial tiatr, khell tiatr, or khell performances are considered valid.
How many years of active contribution in tiatr performances are required for me to qualify under this scheme?
You must have contributed at least 10 years in tiatr, khell tiatr, or khell to qualify.
If I am primarily a writer or director rather than a stage performer, can I apply for support under this scheme?
Yes, writers or directors who have staged at least 10 tiatr, khell tiatr, or khell productions are eligible.
Does the minimum requirement of 10 years of contribution apply equally to both commercial and non-commercial productions?
Yes, the requirement of 10 years applies to both commercial and non-commercial contributions.
Am I required to be currently active in tiatr performances to receive this support, or is past contribution sufficient?
Past contribution is sufficient; the eligibility is based on years of contribution, not current activity.
Can I still qualify if I contributed significantly but for less than 10 years in the tiatr field?
No, the scheme requires a minimum of 10 years of contribution to be eligible.
If I am already admitted in a hospital due to illness, will visits still be arranged for me?
Yes, members of the tiatr fraternity may visit you at the hospital to inquire about your health.
Who will decide whether I am identified as an old or sick artiste for the purpose of this scheme?
The Tiatr Academy of Goa will identify eligible artistes based on reports from the tiatr fraternity.
If my main involvement has been in writing scripts without staging 10 full tiatr productions, do I still qualify?
No, writers must have staged at least 10 tiatr, khell tiatr, or khell productions to be eligible.
If I meet the eligibility criteria, will I automatically receive financial assistance, or is it linked to the first visit?
The one-time financial assistance of ₹10,000 is provided during the first visit of this nature.
Is the financial assistance under this scheme restricted for use only towards medical treatment?
Yes, the assistance is intended to be used for meeting medical expenses of the artiste.
Will the support under this scheme be given more than once if I remain unwell over a long period?
No, the financial assistance is a one-time support provided during the first visit only.
Do I need to arrange my own travel if I wish to meet fellow artistes as part of this scheme?
No, the Tiatr Academy of Goa provides either a vehicle or travel allowance for volunteers making the visits.
Will the Academy provide any refreshments or meals for volunteers who visit old or sick artistes?
Yes, refreshments or a working meal are provided to the volunteers during their visits.