Goa State Cultural Award 2026: ₹1,00,000 Lifetime Honour for Artists
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Quick answer
The Goa State Cultural Award honours eminent Goan artists aged 60 and above for their lifetime contributions to art and culture. Awardees receive a shawl, certificate, and a financial purse. Applications are submitted offline at the Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹1,00,000 and monthly financial assistance |
| Ministry / department | Art, Culture and Museums Department |
| Level | State Government (Goa) |
| Age | 60 years and above |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Goa State Cultural Award recognises outstanding Goan artists for their lifetime achievements in various fields of art and culture. It aims to honour those who have significantly contributed to Goa's cultural heritage over at least ten years. The award includes a financial prize, certificate, and ceremonial items, celebrating excellence in music, dance, drama, literature, and other art forms.
Benefits
- Awardees receive a shawl, sriphal, and certificate of appreciation
- Financial purse of ₹1,00,000 per individual
- Monthly financial assistance as per Kala Samman scheme
- Up to 12 awards given annually across various art categories
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be an artist
- Applicant must be at least 60 years old
- Must have contributed extraordinarily to art and culture
- Must have worked in their art field in Goa for at least 10 years
- No posthumous awards except in exceptional cases after recommendation
Who cannot apply
- No assistance to dependents after artist's death
- Awardees receiving pension under any government scheme are ineligible for Kala Samman financial assistance
- No person can receive the award more than once
- No posthumous awards except as specified
Documents required
- Recommendation letter from individual or institution
- Copy of ID proof of recommender
- Brief biodata of recommender (max 1 page)
- Birth or age proof certificate of nominee
- Aadhar card copy
- Nominee biodata
- Two passport-sized photographs
- Photographs showing performance or contributions
- Certificates of achievements if any
- NRI/OCI documentary proof if applicable
- Copy of first page of bank passbook or cancelled cheque
How to apply
- 1Visit Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, Panaji
- 2Obtain and print the application form or request a hard copy
- 3Fill the form, attach passport-sized photo and required documents
- 4Submit the completed form and documents to ACO-III at Directorate of Art & Culture
- 5Apply within 30 days from the advertisement date in the newspaper
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Goa State Cultural Award?+
Artists aged 60 or above who have contributed at least 10 years in their art field in Goa and have extraordinary achievements are eligible.
How many awards are given each year under this scheme?+
Up to 12 awards are given annually across various categories like music, dance, drama, literature, and more.
Can the award be given posthumously?+
Generally no, but in exceptional cases after recommendation by the Task Force Committee, it may be awarded posthumously.
What documents are needed to apply?+
Documents include recommendation letter, ID proofs, biodata, photographs, certificates of achievements, and bank details.
How to apply for the Goa State Cultural Award?+
Apply offline by submitting the filled application form with documents at the Directorate of Art & Culture, Goa within 30 days of advertisement.
Is there any restriction on how the financial purse can be used?+
No specific restrictions are mentioned; awardees can use the financial purse at their discretion.
Can an individual receive the award more than once?+
No, the award can only be received once by an individual.
When is the award presented?+
The award is presented on or before April 30 each year.
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