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Financial Assistance For Promotion Of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)

The scheme “Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Culture
Level
Central
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

Financial Assistance For Promotion Of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) क्या है?

The scheme “Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

लाभ
1. इस योजना के तहत प्रत्येक गुरु/निदेशक को 15,₹000/- प्रति माह की वित्तीय सहायता दी जाएगी। 1. प्रत्येक शिष्य/कलाकार को वित्तीय सहायता निम्नानुसार दी जाएगी: * * क्र. सं. नहीं। * * * * शिष्य/कलाकार की श्रेणियां * * * * * आयु वर्ग * * * सहायता/मानदेय की राशि प्रति माह * * * 1 वयस्क शिष्य/कलाकार (18 वर्ष की आयु और उससे अधिक) ₹ 10,000/- (केवल दस हजार रुपये) 2ए श्रेणी के बच्चे शिष्य/कलाकार (12 वर्ष की आयु और उससे अधिक लेकिन 18 वर्ष से कम) ₹ 7,500/- (केवल सात हजार पांच सौ रुपये) 3बी श्रेणी के बच्चे शिष्य/कलाकार (6 वर्ष की आयु और उससे अधिक लेकिन 12 वर्ष से कम) ₹ 3,500/- (केवल तीन हजार पांच सौ रुपये) * * नोट 02: * * आवेदक संगठनों को भुगतान हमेशा प्रचलित प्रथा के अनुसार इलेक्ट्रॉनिक मोड/आरटीजीएस के माध्यम से किया जाएगा।
स्तर
Central
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Ministry Of Culture
लाभ का प्रकार
other
मुख्य पात्रता
The arts activities performing organizations having dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, and children's theatre are eligible to apply under the scheme.
अंतिम सत्यापन
18 Jun 2026

योजना का विवरण

भारत सरकार के संस्कृति मंत्रालय ने "गुरु-शिष्य परंपरा (रेपर्टरी ग्रांट) को बढ़ावा देने के लिए वित्तीय सहायता" योजना शुरू की। इस योजना के तहत, नाटकीय समूहों, रंगमंच समूहों, संगीत समूहों, बच्चों के रंगमंच और प्रदर्शन कला गतिविधियों की सभी शैलियों को वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान की जाएगी। संस्कृति मंत्रालय आवधिक निरीक्षण, क्षेत्र भ्रमण आदि के माध्यम से अनुदान प्राप्तकर्ताओं का मूल्यांकन करेगा, जो आवधिक आधार पर योजना के लिए आवश्यक हो सकता है। इस योजना के नए मामलों के संबंध में, प्रत्येक मामले में अनुमोदित अनुदान मंत्रालय द्वारा तय किए गए संगठनों के भौतिक सत्यापन के बाद ही जारी किया जाएगा। इसके अलावा, कम से कम नए अनुशंसित प्रस्तावों/मामलों का संस्कृति मंत्रालय में संबंधित अधिकारियों द्वारा भौतिक रूप से निरीक्षण/सत्यापन किया जाएगा।

लाभ

1. इस योजना के तहत प्रत्येक गुरु/निदेशक को 15,₹000/- प्रति माह की वित्तीय सहायता दी जाएगी। 1. प्रत्येक शिष्य/कलाकार को वित्तीय सहायता निम्नानुसार दी जाएगी: * * क्र. सं. नहीं। * * * * शिष्य/कलाकार की श्रेणियां * * * * * आयु वर्ग * * * सहायता/मानदेय की राशि प्रति माह * * * 1 वयस्क शिष्य/कलाकार (18 वर्ष की आयु और उससे अधिक) ₹ 10,000/- (केवल दस हजार रुपये) 2ए श्रेणी के बच्चे शिष्य/कलाकार (12 वर्ष की आयु और उससे अधिक लेकिन 18 वर्ष से कम) ₹ 7,500/- (केवल सात हजार पांच सौ रुपये) 3बी श्रेणी के बच्चे शिष्य/कलाकार (6 वर्ष की आयु और उससे अधिक लेकिन 12 वर्ष से कम) ₹ 3,500/- (केवल तीन हजार पांच सौ रुपये) * * नोट 02: * * आवेदक संगठनों को भुगतान हमेशा प्रचलित प्रथा के अनुसार इलेक्ट्रॉनिक मोड/आरटीजीएस के माध्यम से किया जाएगा।

पात्रता

  • नाट्य समूहों, रंगमंच समूहों, संगीत समूहों और बच्चों के साथ संगठनों का प्रदर्शन करने वाली कला गतिविधियाँ। एएमपी; #39; थिएटर इस योजना के तहत आवेदन करने के पात्र हैं। 1. योजना के साथ सहायता प्राप्त करने वाले समूह समूहों से पर्याप्त संख्या और गुणवत्ता का प्रदर्शन होने की उम्मीद की जाएगी और उन्हें अखिल भारतीय आधार पर प्रदर्शन करना चाहिए। 1. संगठन एक वित्तीय वर्ष में केवल एक अनुदान प्राप्त करने के पात्र होंगे। * * टिप्पणी 1: * * गुरु-शिष्य परंपरा (रेपर्टरी अनुदान) को बढ़ावा देने के लिए वित्तीय सहायता की समीक्षा इस उद्देश्य के लिए गठित विशेषज्ञ समिति द्वारा सालाना की जाएगी। * * टिप्पणी 02: * * हर चौथे (चौथे) वर्ष के बाद गुरु-शिष्य परंपरा (रेपर्टरी ग्रांट) को बढ़ावा देने के लिए वित्तीय सहायता जारी रखने के लिए भौतिक सत्यापन अनिवार्य होगा। * जो अनुदान प्राप्तकर्ता इस योजना के तहत वित्तीय सहायता प्राप्त कर रहे हैं, उन्हें योजना के नवीनीकरण के लिए तभी अनुशंसित किया जाएगा जब वे वित्तीय वर्ष के दौरान कम से कम दो प्रस्तुतियाँ करेंगे। इन दोनों में से, कम से कम एक उत्पादन एक नया उत्पादन होना चाहिए अर्थात जिसका पहले मंचन नहीं किया गया है। * * टिप्पणी 04: अनुदान के नवीनीकरण के प्रस्ताव के समय निम्नलिखित शर्तों को पूरा करने पर योजना के तहत वित्तीय सहायता एक किस्त में वितरित की जाएगी: वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करने वाले संगठन अनिवार्य रूप से अपने आसपास के किसी भी स्कूल में कम से कम दो सांस्कृतिक गतिविधियों (समारोह, व्याख्यान, संगोष्ठी, कार्यशाला, प्रदर्शनी, आदि) का आयोजन करेंगे। अनुदान के नवीनीकरण और जारी करने के लिए स्कूल के प्राचार्य से इस आशय का प्रमाण पत्र एक अनिवार्य आवश्यकता होगी।-योजना के तहत वित्तीय सहायता प्राप्त करने वाले संगठनों को अपने निर्माण/समारोह/गोष्ठी आदि के वीडियो यूट्यूब पर अपलोड करने और संस्कृति मंत्रालय के यूट्यूब/फेसबुक/ट्विटर पेज का लिंक प्रदान करने की आवश्यकता है और यह योजना के नवीनीकरण के लिए एक पूर्व-आवश्यक शर्त होगी और आम जनता से उनके अपलोड किए गए वीडियो/सामग्री पर प्राप्त टिप्पणियों को भी योजना के नवीनीकरण के लिए ध्यान में रखा जाएगा।
क्षेत्र: Indiaलाभ: other

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़

  • Brief introduction of applicant organization along with press reviews, press advertisements, souvenir copies of tickets, etc. in respect of the previous year’s activities of the organization.
  • Photocopy of the Registration Certificate and Memorandum of Association/Deed, Bye-laws.
  • A copy of the Unique ID number of the organization was obtained from the NGO-PS (NGO-DARPAN) Portal.
  • A copy of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by the Income Tax Department.
  • Duly filled-in Resolution in the prescribed format (in original).
  • Duly filled in indemnity Bond in the prescribed format (in original), signed on every page by the authorized signatory with the stamp of the organization along with the signature of two witnesses with their name and complete address at the given place.
  • Complete details of Guru/Director and Shisya/Artists enrolled with the organization for which financial assistance is sought along with their respective bank account details. In case there is any change in the existing Guru/Shishya due to resigning/joining the organization, the revised details of Guru/Shishya along with their respective bank account details must be intimated to the Ministry immediately after such changes in the prescribed format.
  • Justification for seeking financial assistance as Fresh Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) or Renewal of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) or Enhancement of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant).
  • Last three years’ audited statement of accounts along with sources and pattern of receipt & payment and income & expenditure etc., covering all the activities of the organization.
  • Last three years’ Income Tax Assessment orders.
  • Last three years’ balance sheet with auditor’s certificate.
  • Utilization Certificate (in original) in the prescribed format (i.e. FORM GFR 12-A) and receipts & payment statement (in original) issued by Chartered Accountant (CA) on his/her letterhead (membership number of the CA should be indicated on the letterhead) duly countersigned by the authorized signatory of the grantee organization with a stamp in respect of last grant received by the organization.
  • Press reviews, press advertisements, souvenir copies of tickets, etc. of the productions of the previous years.
  • Documentary proof to the effect that the grantee organization has transferred the cash component of the last year’s grant received electronically against the bank account of each and every individual beneficiary (i.e. Guru and Shishya/Artists) (viz. copy of bank statement of each and every individual beneficiary) [this is a mandatory condition for renewal of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)]
  • A duly filled-in and signed prescribed Bank Proforma/Authorization letter which is verified and signed by the Manager of the concerned Bank (in original).
  • Duly filled-in checklist accompanied with the application form.
  • The application should be duly recommended by concerned State Governments /U.T. Administrations or any of the State Academies or National Academies including the National School of Drama (NSD), Kalakshetra Foundation, Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) and bodies of similar stature. In this regard, a recommendation letter obtained in the prescribed format (in original) should be enclosed with the application form.
  • Annual action plan of the organization (along with proof), indicating, inter-alia, the following-
  • Details of at least two cultural activities (function, lecture, seminar, workshop, exhibition, etc.) organized by the organization in any of the schools in their vicinity. A certificate to this effect from the Principal of the school should be enclosed mandatorily for renewal and release of the grant.
  • details regarding the annual programme of at least two productions to be staged [in not more than 150 typed-written words (out of these two, at least one production must be a new production i.e. which has not been staged earlier)] with their estimated cost indicating item-wise details viz. cost of rehearsals, costumes, transportation, research, scripting, staging, etc.; and
  • Proof of uploading videos of their Production/Function/Seminar etc. on YouTube & providing a link to the YouTube/Facebook/Twitter page of the Ministry of Culture [this will be a pre-requisite condition for renewal of the scheme] along with a hard copy of the comments received from the general public on their uploaded videos/material [this will also be taken into account for renewal of grant].
  • Note: Exemption would be given to the Padma awardees from getting the recommendation from concerned State Governments/UT Administrations or any of the State Academies or National Academies including the National School of Drama, Kalakshetra Foundation, Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Zonal Cultural Centres and bodies of similar nature.

आवेदन कैसे करें

  1. चरण 1: Offline — Step 01

    An advertisement will be placed annually on the Website of the National School of Drama, New Delhi and Ministry of Culture. The application form and full details of the Scheme are available on the website of the Ministry of Culture.

  2. चरण 2: Offline — Step 02

    The Organizations may submit the applications for the coming financial year, before last date of advertisement, which will be evaluated periodically by the Expert Committee set up for the purpose.

  3. चरण 3: Offline — Step 03

    The hard copy of the application along with all the necessary enclosures as mentioned in the scheme and application form & check-list should be sent to “The Director, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Plot No. 1, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi-110001” Note 01: The application should be duly recommended by concerned State Governments /U.T. Administrations or any of the State Academies or National Academies including National School of Drama (NSD), Kalakshetra Foundation, Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Zonal Cultural Centers (ZCCs) and bodies of similar stature. Note 02: All registered organizations that want to apply under the Scheme are required to first sign up/register with NGO-PS Portal(NGO-DARPAN): https://ngodarpan.gov.in/ mandatorily to obtain a system generated Unique ID and must include ‘Art and Culture’ in their key working areas. Note 03: The organisations already registered with NGODARPAN portal are requested to add/update their information in the said portal with Aadhaar & PAN Numbers of their Board members/Office bearers, if not done already. Note 04: The application must be accompanied by all the relevant documents. Any application submitted without these documents is liable to be rejected. Note 05: The envelope super scribed as “Application for renewal/enhancement/fresh category under the scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) for the financial year .........” within the prescribed date (as mentioned in advertisement published by NSD) for submission of application under the Scheme. Note 06: National School of Drama (NSD) under Ministry of Culture will notify the 'Scheme' annually through NSD's/Ministry's websites: https://nsd.gov.in/delhi/ Note 07: Separate application may be submitted for Renewal and Enhancement of Repertory Grant, but both the applications should be submitted together in a single envelope. Note 08: The application for enhancement of artists will be considered only if sufficient justification with necessary supporting documents is furnished for this and the applications for renewal and enhancement are received together. Mode of Selection: 1. Financial Assistance under the scheme will be considered and recommended by the Expert Committee constituted for the purpose. The constitution of the Expert Committee will be approved by the Ministry. The Expert Committee will give justification on case to case basis for its recommendations. 2. The scrutiny of applications by the Expert Committee will be done periodically subject to the availability of funds and applications for the grant. 3. Initially the scheme for new organizations may be for one Guru and two Artists which may be gradually increased up to one Guru and eighteen Artists. However, the increase should not be more than 100% of the existing strength at any point of time and for dance and music, it should not exceed one Guru and ten Artists. 4. Keeping in view the budgetary constraints and in order to give opportunity to new Artists group/organizations, 10% of the existing organizations getting financial assistance under the scheme may be phased out every year. Criteria of phasing out may be past performance, reputation, art of working (rare/ traditional / experimental /innovative/original/endangered art form etc.). 5. There will be personal interaction for renewal of scheme proposals. <br>

FAQ

What is the “Financial Assistance For Promotion Of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)” scheme?

Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided to dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, children's theatre, and all genres of performing arts activities.

Which ministry has started the scheme?

Ministry of Culture, Government of India

Is this Central Sector Scheme?

Yes, this is a Central Sector Scheme.

How much financial assistance will be given to each Guru of the organization under the scheme?

Under the scheme, financial assistance of [?]15,000/- per month will be given to each Guru/Director.

How much financial assistance will be given to each Shisya/Artist under the scheme?

The Financial assistance of [?]2,000/- to [?]10,000/- will be given to each Shisya/Artist as per age group.

Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?

Professional organizations of dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, children's theatre, and all genres of performing arts activities are eligible to apply under the scheme.

How many times the grant will be given to an organization in a financial year?

Organizations will be eligible to obtain only one grant in a financial year.

How shall the grant be disbursed?

Financial assistance under the scheme will be disbursed in one installment on fulfillment of conditions at the time of proposal for renewal of the grant.

Is it mandatory for an organization to organize cultural activities in a school?

Yes, the Organisations granted financial assistance would mandatorily organize at least two cultural activities (function, lecture, seminar, workshop, exhibition, etc.) in any of the schools in their vicinity. A certificate to this effect from the Principal of the school would be a mandatory requirement for the renewal and release of the grant.

What will be the pre-requisite condition for renewal of the scheme?

Organizations getting financial assistance under the scheme are required to upload videos of their Production/Function/Seminar etc. on YouTube and provide a link to the YouTube/Facebook/Twitter page of the Ministry of Culture and this will be a pre-requisite condition for renewal of the scheme and comments received from the general public on their uploaded videos/material will also be taken into account for renewal of the scheme.

Where can an organization find the application form?

The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the Ministry of Culture. https://indiaculture.gov.in/sites/default/files/Schemes/revised_form_of_repertory_grant_11112022.pdf

How can an organization apply under the scheme?

The hard copy of the application along with all the necessary enclosures as mentioned in the scheme and application form & check-list should be sent to "The Director, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Plot No. 1, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi-110001"

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