Search 4,739 Central and State schemes listed on myScheme, in a snapshot taken in August 2026. It cannot tell you whether you qualify: every scheme sets its own rules on its official page.
Showing 1 to 20, filtered by Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture. Matched on state, area and who a scheme is for.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Social welfare & Empowerment
The "Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles" scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this scheme, the Tamil Nadu Folk Artiste's Welfare Board provides financial assistance for the purchase of spectacles to registered folk artists.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Social welfare & Empowerment · Transport & Infrastructure
The scheme "Concession in Railway Travel" was launched by the Dept. of Art & Culture, Tamil Nadu. Under the scheme, individual artists and troupes are allowed to travel in the train on concession by the Railways. A concession certificate will be issued by Mandram.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Education & Learning
The "Education Assistance - Folk Artist" scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance for the education of children of registered folk artistes.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
The "Gen Next Competition" scheme was launched by the Department of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. A craft competition was started from the year 2013-2014 to encourage the youth to retain the traditional handicrafts of Tamil Nadu & pass them on to the next generation.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment · Social welfare & Empowerment
The "Living Craft Treasure Award" scheme was launched by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. This is the highest award for handicrafts at the state level was introduced in the year 2013-2014 to craftsperson of eminence who are above the age of 65 years.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Women and Child · Social welfare & Empowerment
The scheme "Marriage Assistance" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme provides financial assistance for the marriage of registered folk artists, or their son or daughter. The assistance aims to support the cultural community by helping with marriage.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Social welfare & Empowerment
The Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu was launched the scheme "Natural Death and Funeral Assistance". This scheme provides financial assistance for the funeral and natural death of registered folk artistes to support their families during difficult times.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Social welfare & Empowerment
The "Pension Scheme" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide a pension to the registered folk artists.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
"Poompuhar District Craft Award" was launched in 2011-2012 by the Dept of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Tamil Nadu. The award was introduced to recognize and honour the artisans district-wise. This award consists of a cash prize of ₹10,000/-, a silver medal, and a certificate.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
"Poompuhar State Award" was launched by the Dept of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Tamil Nadu. The awardees are given ₹50,000, a 4-gram gold medal, tamirapathiram and a certificate. The economically backward awardees are also eligible for monthly pension of ₹3,500/- after 60 years of age.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
Through the "Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists", awards are conferred to the participant artists whose works are adjudged outstanding among the entries at the State-level Traditional Art Exhibition conducted by the Kuzhu. The awarded works are put on display for public view.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Social welfare & Empowerment
"Scheme for Giving Financial Assistance to the Legal Heirs of the Deceased Artist (Wife/Husband) on the Death of the Indigent Artist who was Receiving Financial Assistance" was launched by the Art and Culture Dept, Govt of Tamil Nadu. ₹3,000/- is given to the eligible legal heir of the deceased.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment · Social welfare & Empowerment
"Scheme of Awarding Porkizhi to the Indigent Kalaimamani Awardee Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The artists who have already received the Kalaimamani Award and who are presently in indigent circumstances are awarded ₹15,000/-.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
The "Scheme of Conferring Kalaichemmal Awards" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage eminent artists in the field of paintings and sculptures in recognition of their meritorious service in the fields of Traditional Art and Contemporary Art..........
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
The "Scheme of Conferring ‘Kalaimamani’ Award - Tamil Nadu" was launched by the Art & Culture Dept. Tamil Nadu. The awards felicitate the famous artists who are serving in a commendable manner in the fields of Eyal, Isai, Natakam, Natyam, Cinema, Isai Natakam, Folk arts, Television & related arts.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
"Scheme of Encouragement to Young Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu aims to give a chance to talented young artists to perform in four programs through the successfully running Voluntary Cultural Organization & grant given to the artiste for performing the programs.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Social welfare & Empowerment
"Scheme of Extending Family Maintenance Grant to the Families of the Deceased Famous Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The objective of the scheme is to provide a one-time maintenance grant of ₹25,000/- to the families of deceased famous artists.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
"Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to Folk Artists, Troupes for the Purchase of Musical Instruments, Costumes" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides a sum of ₹2,000/- to individual folk artists & ₹6,000/- for cultural troupes.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Skills & Employment
"Scheme of Extending Financial Assistance to New Drama Productions" aims to encourage the dance-drama art forms and the artists involved in such arts. The scheme provides grants of ₹20,000/- for the production and staging of new Tamil dance dramas based on Tamil arts, literature and culture.
State scheme. Matches your filters: · Listed for Tamil Nadu · Sports & Culture · Government of Tamil Nadu · Social welfare & Empowerment · Skills & Employment
The "Scheme of Financial Assistance to Indigent Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹3,000/- to indigent artists are now in indigent circumstances and their dependents.
Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Schemes change and close; confirm details, eligibility and deadlines on the official page before you apply.
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