Goa Govt. Schemes
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👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be a technology educator in a technical educational institute in Goa.

🎁 Benefits

• A technology fellowship program will run to identify technology educators in technical educational institutes in Goa who are keen to further their expertise in the following areas: Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Interaction Design, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, 3-D Printing, Data Science, Drones, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality/Merged Reality, Others (subject to approval from SPC).
• The selected educators/fellows would be sent to Centres of Excellence within the country and abroad to undertake summer school and short-term training programs to further their learning in their area of specialization.
• The Department of IT will set up Centres of Excellence/Advanced Maker Labs in the technologies outlined above, in select technical educational institutes. Such selected educators/fellows will function as Master Trainers/Principal Mentors to students and student start-ups that would be incubated in such facilities.
• The educators/fellows, upon selection, would receive an educational grant of ₹10,00,000 per year , for a period of five years.
• The benefit of this scheme can be availed by up to ten educators/fellows per year, with one person in each focus area, who will be selected by the SPC as per its guidelines.
• In case such educators/fellows generate and get any business and value-driven patents registered in their area of specialization, either through individual research or in collaboration with students, such fellows shall be eligible to receive a patent-specific grant of up to ₹15,00,000 , subject to certification by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).
• NOTE: Under no circumstance shall the benefits under this scheme be considered an entitlement. The SPC shall reserve the sole right to accept or reject applications.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Take a print of the proforma of the application form. Fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
2. Step 2: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to SPC via Email at spc-dit.goa@gov.in
3. NOTE: The applicant can apply for this scheme at any time of the financial year but only within 6 months of incurring the relevant expenditure.
4. Evaluation Process
5. Step 1: Applications will undergo evaluation by the SPC and a panel of evaluators.
6. Step 2: Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview and presentation. Applicants should be available for interviews on the communicated date by the SPC.
7. Step 3: Based on the evaluation, the SPC will select one educator in each focus area who will be granted the fellowship.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must have completed her/his post-graduation (M.A. in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology/History/Indology).
• The applicant must be up to 35 years of age as on the closing date of application.
• The applicant, if applying as a Goan Scholar, must have 15 years of Residence in Goa.
• The applicant, if applying as an Indian Scholar, must have Indian citizenship.
• The applicant must have completed her/his Doctorate (in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology/History/Indology).
• The applicant must be up to 45 years of age as on the closing date of application.
• The applicant, if applying as a Goan Scholar, must have 15 years of Residence in Goa.
• The applicant, if applying as an Indian Scholar, must have Indian citizenship.

🎁 Benefits

• Eligible scholars under the Junior category shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹25,000/- per month for a period of 24 months.
• Eligible scholars under the Senior category shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹40,000/- per month for a period of 24 months.
• Maximum two fellowships shall be awarded under the Junior category.
• Maximum two fellowships shall be awarded under the Senior category.
• Unexplored archaeological treasure will be brought to light which will help to carry out further research in the field of Archaeology of Goa.
• A database of archaeological heritage of Goa will be created.
• More and more researchers will come to visit the Protected Monuments of the Department of Archaeology for research activities.
• Researchers will help in creating awareness about the Protected Monument and Sites of Goa and archaeological treasure of Goa in general.
• The Department will generate research on the archaeological past of Goa for publication.
• A half yearly progress report shall be submitted by the research fellow.
• The project report, in the form of two hard copies and a soft copy, must be submitted within a period of 30 days after the completion of her/his 24 months of fellowship.
• The project submitted shall be exclusively the property of the Department of Archaeology, Government of Goa.
• *The fellowship shall be awarded to any scholar only once in her/his lifetime under each of the two categories.
• *A fellow will not be eligible for any other fellowship offered by the Department in any other category for a period of five years from the date of the submission of her/his project.
• *Any grace period or extension will not be considered under the quantum of the fellowship financial assistance.

📋 How to Apply

1. The Department of Archaeology shall release a press advertisement inviting applications for the Junior and Senior Research Fellowship Scheme for scholars.
2. Applicants must monitor official channels and respond to this notification to begin the application process.
3. Scholars must submit their complete applications and detailed research proposals, adhering to the instructions provided in the press advertisement.
4. The research proposal is critical as it will be examined and scrutinized by the Monitoring/Reviewing Committee for selection.
5. The committee constituted by the Department of Archaeology shall select the scholars for the fellowship.
6. The Monitoring/Reviewing Committee will hold periodic meetings specifically to examine and scrutinize the research proposals to select the scholars.
7. The decisions of the Committee regarding the selection of the scholars for the fellowship shall be final and binding.
8. The maximum number of fellowships awarded is two under the Junior category and two under the Senior category.
9. Submission Of Progress Reports: The selected research fellow must regularly submit a half yearly progress report to the Department of Archaeology throughout the entire duration of the fellowship.
10. Submission Of The Final Project Report: The final project report must be submitted to the Department of Archaeology within a period of 30 days after the completion of the research fellowship's 24 months. The required submission format consists of two hard copies and a soft copy. Note that the submitted project shall become exclusively the property of the Department of Archaeology, Government of Goa.
11. Any grievance arising out of the implementation of this scheme shall be heard by the Minister of Archaeology who will decide on the matter. The decision made by the Minister for Archaeology in this regard shall be final and binding.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a new or existing unit.
• The applicant must be a manufacturing unit classified under the Micro or Small sector to be eligible for the target schemes, unless otherwise specified in the target scheme.
• a) The applicant must be a unit that is going into production on or after 01-10-2017.
• b) The applicant must be a unit that has gone into production on or after 01-10-2007 but not availed of any of the benefit under the old schemes specified under Schedule B.
• c) The applicant must be a unit that has gone into production on or after 01-10-2007 but not completely exhausted benefits of the old schemes to be eligible for continuing benefits to the extent specified in this scheme.
• d) The applicant must be a unit that has started production after 01-10-2007 and has availed benefit under old schemes mentioned under Schedule B, and has carried out substantial expansion during the validity period of this scheme.
• The applicant may receive additional benefits if they are a woman entrepreneur.
• The applicant may receive additional benefits if they are a Scheduled Caste (SC) entrepreneur.
• The applicant may receive additional benefits if they are a Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneur.
• The applicant may receive higher financial benefits (70% instead of 50%) if the unit is located in one of the lesser developed talukas: Pernem, Satari, Bicholim, Sanguem, Quepem, Canacona, and Dharbandora.

🎁 Benefits

• The maximum cumulative Financial benefit under schemes to all industries shall be 50% of the Cumulative Capital investment at original value in the unit.
• This is increased to 70% of the Cumulative Capital investment at original value in the unit in case of lesser developed talukas.
• For units defined under clause (c) iv of eligibility criteria (Substantial Expansion) in the scheme guidelines, the benefit is 50% of the Substantial Expansion investment.
• This is increased to 70% of the Substantial Expansion investment in case of lesser developed talukas.
• A maximum of 10% additional benefit is provided to all women and Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs.

📋 How to Apply

1. The applicant must first register under the Umbrella Scheme using the common application form appended to the scheme as Schedule ‘E’ .
2. This form requires detailed unit information, including registration details such as the Permanent Registration Certificate, Entrepreneurs Memorandum–II, or Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum number and date.
3. It also requires details regarding the Cumulative Capital Investment and information about the proprietor or promoter, including their Aadhaar Number and whether they are claiming benefits under the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Woman category.
4. After registering under the Umbrella Scheme, the applicant must apply to the Director, Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC), giving details as per the prescribed proforma for the specific Target Scheme.
5. The application must be filed according to the timeline mentioned in Schedule A for the respective target scheme.
6. The applications for each target scheme shall only be accepted and placed before the Task Force Committee during the specific time period as specified in Schedule A.
7. The submitted application will be reviewed and scrutinized by the Task Force Committee (TFC), which is constituted under this Umbrella Scheme.
8. The Committee comprises several common members, including the Chief Executive Officer of the Goa Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board as the Chairman, and the General Manager (DIC) of the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce as the Member Secretary.
9. The Task Force Committee is responsible for recommending the benefits to be granted under the target schemes.
10. The competent financial authority shall sanction or reject the benefits based on the recommendation of the Task Force Committee within one month of receiving such recommendation.
11. Financial sanctions of up to ₹10,00,000/- per disbursement per scheme shall be accorded by the Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce.
12. Financial sanction for amounts above ₹10,00,000/- up to ₹20,00,000/- per disbursement per scheme shall be accorded by the Secretary, Department of Industries, and benefits above ₹20,00,000/- per disbursement per scheme shall be approved by the Government.
13. The payment shall be released to the beneficiary from the Savings Bank Account of a Nationalized or Commercial Bank maintained by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, subject to the availability of funds.
14. The funds shall be released within fifteen days of receiving the sanction order from the competent financial authority, provided the applicant submits the necessary documentation/details along with an affidavit cum self-declaration in the format appended to the respective target scheme.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant should be a journalist working in a registered daily or weekly newspaper published in English, Konkani, or Marathi, or private sector electronic media recognised by the Department of Information & Publicity, Government of Goa.
• The applicant's work (news items, articles, or reports) must have been published during the previous calendar year.
• Nominations must be sponsored by the Editors of eligible publications.
• The nomination of the journalist can only be for the news items and articles published during the previous calendar year under one of the following categories:
• a) Best Editor Award on National Integration and Communal Harmony.
• b) Rural Reporting.
• c) Reporting on Public Health and Hygiene.
• d) Reporting with special reference to Women and Children/Social issues.
• e) Sports Reporting.
• f) Reporting on Art and Culture.
• g) Photo Journalism (Best photograph of the year).

🎁 Benefits

• Each award includes a certificate, a memento, and a cash prize of ₹10,000/-.
• A total of seven awards, amounting to ₹70,000/-, are distributed annually.
• Judges receive an honorarium of ₹2,000/- each.
• Awards are conferred on National Press Day (16th November).

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Invitation for Nominations
2. The Department of Information & Publicity (DIP) invites nominations from Editors of eligible publications.
3. Step 2: Submission of Nominations
4. Editors submit the particulars of sponsored journalists along with relevant press/video clippings to the Director, Information & Publicity, by the deadline fixed by DIP.
5. Step 3: Selection by Judges
6. Judges appointed by the State Government evaluate submissions based on objectivity and reliance on authentic sources.
7. Step 4: Announcement of Awards
8. The awards are distributed on National Press Day (16th November).

👤 Eligibility

• Individuals who were born and residing in Goa for 15 years or more will be given preference, though the scheme does not bar others.

🎁 Benefits

• First prize: ₹20,000/- in each category.
• Second prize: ₹16,000/- in each category.
• Third prize: ₹12,000/- in each category.
• Five consolation prizes: ₹2,000/- each.
• Certificates are presented to the best entries.
• Judges' Honorarium: ₹5,000/- each for three judges.

📋 How to Apply

1. The interested individuals should send their entries along with the required documents and details to the "Director of Information & Publicity, 3rd Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Panaji, Goa", superscribing the envelope as “Entries for The Goa State Photo Contest And Exhibition”. A soft copy of high-resolution photographs will also be required to be submitted.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a Government School or Government-Aided School in Goa.
• The applicant must have a dedicated Information and Communication Technology Laboratory.
• The applicant must have at least 03 working Computer Systems in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Laboratory.
• The school must have a minimum student enrolment as prescribed by the Directorate of Education.
• The school Information and Communication Technology Laboratory must not have availed of any internet services through any other schemes of the State or Central Government agencies or bodies.
• The Internet Service Provider/Internet Vendor must provide 50 Megabits per second upload and download speeds at a 1:10 contention ratio and unlimited data through Optical Fibre Connection.
• The Internet Service Provider/Internet Vendor must provide a Service Level Agreement for rectification time after a complaint is logged in the Internet Service Provider/Internet Vendor provided portal: Minor Fault (Last mile issue, device issue, etc.) rectification time must be 04 to 08 hours.
• The Internet Service Provider/Internet Vendor must provide a Service Level Agreement for rectification time after a complaint is logged in the Internet Service Provider/Internet Vendor provided portal: Major Fault (Major Links Down, Underground cable cut, etc.) rectification time must be 24-48 hours.
• The link uptime should be not less than 97.5%.
• Priority would be given to remote/rural schools.

🎁 Benefits

• Monthly rental reimbursement of up to ₹2,000/-.
• The benefit is intended to avail internet service to the respective school's Information and Communication Technology Laboratory.
• Financial support will be released to the Head of Government and Government-Aided Schools through the Directorate of Education.
• The Deputy Director Education of each Educational Zone shall draw and disburse the financial support on receipt of the sanction order, based on the selection procedure.
• The school shall maintain proper records/register.
• The financial support shall be utilized for the purpose for which it is sanctioned and shall not be utilized or diverted for any other purposes.
• Any portion of financial support which is not utilized or is not ultimately required for the purpose for which it is sanctioned, shall be remitted to the Government Treasury.
• The accounts/registers and other records of this scheme shall be open to check by the Director of Education or his authorized representatives.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: Communication of the Scheme
2. The Directorate of Education shall make communication of the scheme to the management of eligible Government and Government-Aided Schools in the State of Goa.
3. Step 2: Selection of Internet Service Provider/Internet Vendor
4. The Head of the eligible Government and Government-Aided Schools from the State of Goa would need to select the Internet Service Provider/Internet Vendor that would provide the required internet service.
5. Step 3: Scrutiny/Inspection
6. The Directorate of Education, with the approval of the Government, shall constitute a committee for the purpose of scrutiny/inspection of the internet service availed by the Government and Government-Aided Schools from the State of Goa.
7. Step 4: Release and Disbursement of Financial Support
8. The financial support will be released to the Head of Government and Government-Aided Schools through the Directorate of Education. The Deputy Director Education of each Educational Zone shall draw and disburse the financial support on receipt of the sanction order, based on the selection procedure.
9. Change of Vendor
10. The Head of the eligible Government and Government-Aided Schools from the State of Goa would have the flexibility to change or discontinue the services of the Internet Service Provider/Internet Vendor if they do not adhere to the Service Level Agreement. Any such change must be communicated to the Directorate of Education.

👤 Eligibility

• Institutions working in the field of theatre and educational institutions are eligible.

🎁 Benefits

• Honorarium T.A./D.A. is paid to the conductor of the workshop and the person assisting the conductor.
• Certificates are given to the trainees.

📋 How to Apply

1. The applications for this scheme are invited by Kala Academy, Goa, by announcement in local print and electronic media.
2. The interested institutions must apply in the prescribed format provided in the local print/ electronic media.
3. The application must be submitted to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, providing all the relevant particulars and details.
4. The application must be submitted within the stipulated date declared by Kala Academy every year.
5. Authority to Receive Applications: Member Secretary, Kala Academy.
6. Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.

👤 Eligibility

• The Competition is open to all Goan artists.

🎁 Benefits

• A common music band is provided by Kala Academy free of cost for practice and competition.
• Each participant gets ₹150/- as travel and daily allowance.
• Winners receive cash prizes in different categories.
• Solo Singing [Male & Female]: 1st Prize: ₹2,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹1,500/-, 3rd Prize: ₹1,000/-
• Duet Singing: 1st Prize: ₹4,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹3,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹2,000/-
• Duo Singing: 1st Prize: ₹4,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹3,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹2,000/-
• Trio Singing: 1st Prize: ₹6,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹4,500/-, 3rd Prize: ₹3,000/-
• Quartet [Group of 4]: 1st Prize: ₹8,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹6,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹4,000/-
• Choral [Group Singing]: 1st Prize: ₹8,000/-, 2nd Prize: ₹6,000/-, 3rd Prize: ₹4,000/-

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Kala Academy, Goa, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form free of charge from the Program & Development Section, Tiatr Academy of Goa , Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji, Goa.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Goa .
4. Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.
5. *All participants fulfilling the requirements should submit their applications within the stipulated date.
6. *The right to accept or reject the entry is vested with Kala Academy.

👤 Eligibility

• The institution should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• The registration of the institution should be valid at the time of application.

🎁 Benefits

• Free auditorium with permissible infrastructure (extra facilities chargeable).
• Hire charges paid for two vehicles for transportation of artistes and stage materials (as per Kala Academy norms).
• 80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to the participating institution.
• Prizes awarded based on recommendations from a panel of judges.
• Best Performance
• ‘A’ Group: 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹75,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹50,000/-; Consolation (2 prizes): ₹25,000/- each (if >10 performances)
• ‘B’ Group: 1st Prize: ₹50,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹40,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹30,000/-; Consolation Prize: ₹20,000/- (if >10 performances)
• Individual Artiste (Acting)
• 1st Prize (Male & Female): ‘A’ Group: ₹7,000/- each; ‘B’ Group: ₹3,000/- each
• 2nd Prize (Male & Female): ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/- each; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,000/- each
• Negative Role (Male & Female)
• 1st Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹7,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹3,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,000/-
• Comedian (Male & Female)
• ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
• Child Artiste (Male & Female)
• ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
• Best Direction
• 1st Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹10,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹5,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹7,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹4,000/-
• 3rd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹3,000/-
• Technical Prizes
• Stage Setting: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
• Light Effects: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
• Music (Band): ‘A’ Group: ₹9,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹4,500/-
• Make-up: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
• Costumes: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
• Background Music: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
• Singing Awards
• Best Singer (Solo, Male & Female): 1st Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-; 2nd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹1,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹500/-
• Best Comedy Solo (Male & Female): ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
• Best Child Singer (Male & Female): ‘A’ Group: ₹1,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹500/-
• Best Choral Cantar Singing: ‘A’ Group: ₹4,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,000/-
• Best Duet: ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
• Best Duo: ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
• Best Trio: ‘A’ Group: ₹3,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,500/-
• Best Quartet: ‘A’ Group: ₹4,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,000/-
• Script & Lyrics Awards
• Best Lyrics: ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
• Best Script: 1st Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹10,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹5,000/-; 2nd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹7,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹3,000/-

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Kala Academy, Goa, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Office of Tiatr Academy of Goa , Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji, Goa.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the academy staff.
4. *For more information, contact 9158044466 .
5. *The last date to submit the completed application form is 6th June 2025, during office hours.
6. Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy Goa.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be an educational institution at higher secondary, college, or university level.
• The applicant must ensure Tiatr script is either new or from any script published by reputed Tiatr writers.
• The applicant must ensure Tiatr follows traditional format with 6 to 7 acts with at least 4 cantos.
• The applicant must include comedy linked to the story of the play.
• The applicant must include at least 8 kantaram including 1 duet (interactive), 1 duo (interactive), 1 trio (interactive), 1 quartet/quintet (interactive), 1 choral song, and solos.
• The applicant must ensure not more than 2 shows of the given script have been performed prior to competition.

🎁 Benefits

• Financial Support: Educational institutions receive financial assistance as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa to meet expenses for music (live band with at least two blowing instruments), light effects, stage setting, background music, makeup, costumes, refreshments for rehearsals, and transport
• Performance Platform: 15 educational institutions get opportunity to participate in production and staging of Tiatr
• Awards and Recognition: Mementos and certificates (no cash prizes) awarded in multiple categories including:
• Best Performance (1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes)
• Individual Artistes Acting (1st and 2nd prizes for male and female)
• Best Comedian (male and female)
• Best Direction (1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes)
• Technical categories: Best Setting, Light Effects, Music, Background Music, Makeup, Costumes
• Best Singer Solo (1st and 2nd prizes for male and female)
• Best songs categories: Duet, Duo, Trio, Quartet/Quintet, Choral Song
• Best Lyrics (1st and 2nd prizes)
• Best Script (1st and 2nd prizes)
• Video Documentation: One copy of Digital Versatile Disc provided free of cost to participating institutions
• Direct Entry Privilege: First three award winners of previous year's competition get direct entry provided their entries are received before due date
• *All payments made by cheques in the name of educational institutions.
• *Awards distributed at special function announced by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• Conditions
• The applicant must maintain adherence to traditional Tiatr format as approved by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• The applicant must ensure Tiatr duration between 2 to 3 hours including interval of minimum 10 minutes and maximum 15 minutes.
• The applicant must ensure no adverse remarks against any governments, individuals, institutions, or anything against caste, creed, and religion in scripts, lyrics, performances, or speeches.
• The applicant must submit final typed copy of script and songs 3 days before competition commencement.
• The applicant must limit prior performances of the script to maximum 2 shows before competition.

📋 How to Apply

1. Wait for the scheme announcement in local press which will provide details about application deadlines and requirements.
2. Step 1: During the application period announced in local newspapers, visit the office of Tiatr Academy of Goa and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
3. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
4. Step 3: Within the stipulated time period announced in local press, submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
5. Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
6. Provide refundable security deposit of ₹3,000/- in the form of cash or demand draft in favour of Member Secretary, Tiatr Academy of Goa payable at Panaji along with the entry form. Note that cheques will not be accepted for this payment.
7. *Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.
8. Step 1: Await feedback from Tiatr Academy of Goa within 10 days regarding script scrutiny, suggestions for improvement, or potential rejection if script does not meet format requirements.
9. Step 2: If more than 15 applications are received, attend the meeting of all applicants where selection of 12 remaining troupes will be done by lots, with first three previous year winners getting direct entry.
10. Step 1: Submit final typed copy of script, typed copy of songs (kantaram), cast of the tiatr, summary of songs, and complete list of artistes including technicians and backstage artistes to Tiatr Academy of Goa during office hours 3 days before competition commencement date.
11. Step 2: Prepare for performance at the place and day identified by Tiatr Academy of Goa, ensuring Tiatr duration is between 2 to 3 hours including interval of 10-15 minutes and follows all prescribed format requirements.
12. Step 3: Stage the Tiatr performance according to the schedule announced in local newspapers, subject to evaluation by panel of judges appointed by Tiatr Academy of Goa.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must be a bonafide student who does research work or a project related to Tiatr.
• The applicant must conduct research work in English and Konkani (Roman script only).
• The applicant should have secured at least 50% marks in the last examination.
• The applicant must submit a report of the research carried out, duly signed either by the guide or the head of the institution.

🎁 Benefits

• Scholarship Amount
• The amount of each scholarship will be decided by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) from time to time.
• Publication of Research Work
• The research work of the students will be printed by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) in book form after approval by the Recommendation Board.
• Copies of Published Work
• Each student concerned will receive 100 copies of their printed research work in addition to the scholarship amount.
• Number of Scholarships
• TAG will offer scholarships in three categories every year:
• ◦ PhD: 1 scholarship
• ◦ Post-Graduation: 3 scholarships
• ◦ Graduation: 6 scholarships
• *Scholarships will be for every academic year.
• *A scholarship will be given only once in a particular category; however, the same applicant is free to apply for other categories in subsequent academic years.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields: name of the applicant. Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
4. Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
5. *Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.

👤 Eligibility

• The applicant must write scripts on themes as specified by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• The applicant must ensure the script has not been published or performed earlier.
• The applicant must write original scripts only.
• The applicant must write scripts in traditional tiatr format.
• The applicant must include minimum 6 to 7 podd'de in the script.
• The applicant must include at least 4 Cantos in the script.
• The applicant must write scripts in Konkani language using Roman script.
• The applicant must ensure comedy is inter-related to the main plot (however, comedy may be absent in religious tiatr).
• The applicant must ensure scripts do not contain adverse remarks against any Governments/Individuals/Institutions.
• The applicant must ensure scripts do not contain content against caste, creed and religion that may hurt sentiments.

🎁 Benefits

• 1st Prize: ₹15,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹10,000/-
• 3rd Prize: ₹5,000/-
• Certificates: Provided to first three prize winners.
• Publication Opportunity: Prize winning scripts can be printed in book form at Tiatr Academy of Goa's cost (subject to No Objection Certificate from script writer).
• Honorarium: ₹5,000/- one-time payment for published scripts (in addition to prize money).
• Complimentary Copies: 100 copies of the published book provided to script writer.
• Scripts must comply with content guidelines - no adverse remarks against any Governments/Individuals/Institutions or anything against caste, creed and religion
• For publication benefits, script writers must provide No Objection Certificate to Tiatr Academy of Goa.

📋 How to Apply

1. Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
2. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields. Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
3. Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
4. Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
5. *Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment
6. Step 1: Evaluation Process
7. The submitted scripts will be evaluated by a panel of judges appointed by Tiatr Academy of Goa, whose decision will be final and binding. The judging process will assess scripts based on quality, format compliance, and adherence to specified themes.
8. Step 2: Result Declaration and Prize Distribution
9. Winners will be announced after the judging process is completed, and the first three best scripts will receive cash prizes and certificates as specified. Prize winners will be contacted for any additional procedures related to publication opportunities.