Financial Assistance For Promotion Of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)
The scheme “Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Under the scheme, financial assistance of â‚ą15,000/- per month will be given to each Guru/Director.
Financial assistance to each Shisya/Artist will be given as under:
**Sl. No.****Categories of Shisya/Artist****Age Group****Amount of Assistance/ Honorarium Per Month**1Adult Shisya/Artist(18 years age & above)â‚ą10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only)2A category child Shisya/Artist(12 years age & above but less than18 years age)â‚ą7,500/- (Rupees seven thousand five hundred only)3B category child Shisya/Artist(6 years age & above but less than 12 years age)â‚ą3,500/- (Rupees three thousand and five hundred only)4C category child Shisya/Artist(3 years age & above but less than 6 years age)â‚ą2,000/- (Rupees two thousand only)**Note 01:** The expenditure under this Scheme should be limited to the allocated outlay under the Scheme.
**Note 02:** Payment to the applicant Organisations shall be invariably made through Electronic mode/RTGS, as per practice in vogue.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The arts activities performing organizations having dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, and children's theatre are eligible to apply under the scheme.
The group ensembles to be assisted with the scheme will be expected to have a repertoire of adequate number and quality and should have given performances on an all-India basis.
Organizations will be eligible to obtain only one grant in a financial year.
**Note 01:** The Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) will be reviewed annually by the Expert Committee set up for the purpose.
**Note 02:** Physical verification would be compulsory for the continuation of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) after every 4th (fourth) year.
**Note 03:** Those grantees that are getting financial assistance under the scheme, would be recommended for renewal of the scheme only when they stage at least two productions during the financial year. Out of these two, at least one production must be a new production i.e. which has not been staged earlier.
**Note 04:** Financial assistance under the scheme will be disbursed in one installment on fulfillment of the following conditions at the time of proposal for renewal of grant:
The Organisations granted financial assistance would mandatorily organize at least two cultural activities (function, lecture, seminar, workshop, exhibition, etc.) in any of the schools in their vicinity. A certificate to this effect from the Principal of the school would be a mandatory requirement for the renewal and release of the grant.
Organizations getting financial assistance under the scheme are required to upload videos of their Production/Function/Seminar etc. on YouTube and provide
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Application Process:**
> **Step 01:** An advertisement will be placed annually on the Website of the National School of Drama, New Delhi and Ministry of Culture.
The [application form](https://indiaculture.gov.in/sites/default/files/Schemes/revised_form_of_repertory_grant_11112022.pdf) and full details of the Scheme are available on the [website](https://indiaculture.gov.in/) of the Ministry of Culture.
> **Step 02:** The Organizations may submit the applications for the coming financial year, before last date of advertisement, which will be evaluated periodically by the Expert Committee set up for the purpose.
> **Step 03:** The hard copy of the application along with all the necessary enclosures as mentioned in the scheme and application form & check-list should be sent to “The Director, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Plot No.
1, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi-110001”
> **Note 01:** The application should be duly recommended by concerned State Governments /U.T.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Financial Assistance For Promotion Of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) / what is the eligibility?
1. The arts activities performing organizations having dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, and children's theatre are eligible to apply under the scheme.
1. The group ensembles to be assisted with the scheme will be expected to have a repertoire of adequate num...
What are the benefits of Financial Assistance For Promotion Of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)?
1. Under the scheme, financial assistance of â‚ą15,000/- per month will be given to each Guru/Director.
1. Financial assistance to each Shisya/Artist will be given as under:
**Sl. No.****Categories of Shisya/Artist****Age Group****Amount of Assistance/ Honorarium Per Month**1Adult Shisya/Ar...
How to apply online for Financial Assistance For Promotion Of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)?
**Offline**
**Application Process:**
> **Step 01:** An advertisement will be placed annually on the Website of the National School of Drama, New Delhi and Ministry of Culture. The [application form](https://indiaculture.gov.in/sites/default/files/Schemes/revised_form_of_repertory_grant_...