Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy
The scheme "Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil...
Child Delivery – ₹6,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for six months).
Miscarriage – ₹3,000/-.
Termination – ₹3,000/-.
> **Note:** Assistance is available only twice.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a registered female folk artist.
The applicant can be eligible only if she is giving birth to a child or has a miscarriage or termination of pregnancy.
The applicant should not have any dues payable to the board.
The female folk artist is not eligible if already has two children.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [regional office](https://www.tn.gov.in/rti/proactive/inftour/handbook_folkartistboard.pdf) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form XIV from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director in the regional offices.
**Step 4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director to whom the application has been submitted.
Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a registered female folk artist.
1. The applicant can be eligible only if she is giving birth to a child or has a miscarriage or termination of pregnancy.
1. The applicant should not have any dues payable to the board.
1. The female folk artist is not eligible i...
What are the benefits of Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy?
**Financial Assistance:**
- Child Delivery – ₹6,000/- (₹1,000/- per month for six months).
- Miscarriage – ₹3,000/-.
- Termination – ₹3,000/-.
> **Note:** Assistance is available only twice.
How to apply online for Assistance for Delivery of a Child or the Miscarriage of Pregnancy or the Termination of Pregnancy?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the [regional office](https://www.tn.gov.in/rti/proactive/inftour/handbook_folkartistboard.pdf) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form XIV from the staff exclusively entr...