Lifetime Contribution to Khell/Khell-Tiatr Awards 2026 - ₹50,000 Cash Burse

At a glance

About the scheme

The Lifetime Contribution to Khell/Khell-Tiatr Awards (LCKKTA) is a Goa state scheme by the Art, Culture and Museums Department that recognises veteran Khell and Khell-Tiatr artistes who have significantly contributed to the development of this traditional art form. The award consists of a cash burse of ₹50,000, a shawl, memento, and citation, and is conferred annually on 24th October on the birth anniversary of Rosario Rodrigues, 'Promoter of Khell-Tiatr'. Up to three artistes are honoured each year. Applications are accepted through recommendations from individuals or institutions, or through advertisements in local newspapers.

Benefits

• Selected artistes receive a cash burse of ₹50,000/-.
• Recipients are honoured with a shawl, memento, and citation.
• The award ceremony takes place every year on 24th October, marking the birth anniversary of Rosario Rodrigues, 'Promoter of Khell-Tiatr'.
• Up to three artistes are selected each year.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicants must be at least 60 years old.
• Applicants must have contributed for a minimum of 10 years in Khell-Tiatr.
• Awardees must have shown excellence as an actor, script writer, director, singer, lyricist, set designer, or in other theatrical roles within Khell/Khell-Tiatr.
• Performers such as actors, singers, stage managers, lights effects providers, make-up artists, costume designers, and music providers must have appeared in at least 10 khell-tiatrs.
• Writers and directors must have written or directed at least 10 khell-tiatrs.
• The lifetime achievement award may be received only once across all related categories.

Who cannot apply

• The applicant cannot receive the award if they have previously been honoured with Lifetime Contribution Awards in Tiatr (Commercial/Non-Commercial), Khell, Khell-Tiatr, or Konkani Cinema.

Documents required

• Birth Certificate
• Recent Photograph
• Aadhaar Card
• Additional Documents/Evidence Supporting Contribution Claims
• Photographs of Performances

How to apply

1. 1Obtain the prescribed application form as a printout or by visiting the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
2. 2Fill in all mandatory fields including Recommender Information, Nominee Details, Contribution Details, and Additional Achievements.
3. 3Attach required documents such as self-attested copies, passport-sized photograph, birth certificate, Aadhaar Card, and additional evidence supporting contribution claims.
4. 4Submit the completed application form and documents to Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1/AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa – 403001.

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