Guru Shishya Parampara

A scheme called "Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme" to preserve and promote rare and vanishing art forms on Classical or Folk/Tribal so that the young talents be nurtured to acquire sk...

Key details

Benefits

GuruRs. 7,500/- per monthAccompanist (one)Rs. 3.750/- per monthShishyas(Four)Rs. 1,500 per month each

Eligibility (who can apply)

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. Selection Committee should be constituted by the Department of Art & Culture/Cultural Affairs of the Concerned States consisting of one member each from Governing Body/Executive Board and Programed Committee and two eminent and personalities in different fields with an Officer of the Department.
  3. The Committee will scrutinize the applications and recommend to Director.
  4. North East Zone Cultural Centre NEZCC) for final selection.
  5. The Committee will scrutinize the [applications ](https://meghalaya.gov.in/sites/default/files/schemes/GSP_Scheme.pdf)and conduct interviews of the applicants including performance/demonstration wherever necessary and recommend one candidate I in each field to NEZCC for final selection1.
  6. Persons, who have earlier availed similar scheme either from the Government of India or State Government should not be recommended.
  7. Applicant should appear for interviews in person to demonstrate his/her efficiency in the field
  8. The selected Guru shall then appoint an Accompanist and four Shishyas for a period of one (1) year (one term) and submit their bio data, passport size photographs. bank particulars etc. to Director, NEZCC

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Guru Shishya Parampara / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicants should be Indian citizens. 1. Applicants (Guru) should be Eminent Practitioners/ Resourceful persons in the specified field. 1. Applicants (Guru) should be between 45 to 70 years. 1. Applicants (Guru) should be physically and mentally sound to run efficiently the Guru Sh...

What are the benefits of Guru Shishya Parampara?

- To preserve and promote rare and vanishing art forms on Classical or Folk/Tribal so that the young talents be nurtured to acquire skills in their chosen field of art. - The Selected Guru Accompanist and four Shishyas will be appointed for a period of one year on payment of the followin...

How to apply online for Guru Shishya Parampara?

**Offline** 1. Selection Committee should be constituted by the Department of Art & Culture/Cultural Affairs of the Concerned States consisting of one member each from Governing Body/Executive Board and Programed Committee and two eminent and personalities in different fields with an O...

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Last updated: 03 Jul 2026