What you get
- Grant of ₹2,000/- given to the dance and drama troupes/associations.
Who can apply
The dance and drama troupes should be presenting new classical or folk dance programs or for staging new dramas, enacted by any cultural body registered in the territory.; The troupe/association or body should have a standing at least 2 years.; The theme of the dance or the story and dialogue of the drama must be new and original, created by an artist who is a native of the territory by birth or domicile.
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the maximum grant amount for dance and drama troupes?
The grant shall not exceed [?]2,000/- in each case.
What type of programs are eligible for the financial assistance?
New classical or folk dance programs and new dramas are eligible.
Who can enact the eligible dance or drama programs?
Any cultural body registered in the territory can enact the programs.
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 2 years.
What are the requirements for the theme of the dance or the drama?
The theme or story must be new and original.
Who must create the original work for the dance or drama?
The original work must be created by an artist native to the territory by birth or domicile.
Is the grant available for already existing dance or drama programs?
No, the grant is for new programs only.
Are non-native artists' works eligible for the grant?
No, the work must be by an artist who is a native of the territory by birth or domicile.
What type of dance programs are eligible for the grant?
Classical or folk dance programs are eligible.
Can a newly registered cultural body apply for the grant?
No, the cultural body must have been established for at least 2 years.