The “Assistance for Purchase of Spectacles” scheme is launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Under this initiative, the Tamil Nadu Folk Artiste’s Welfare Board provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹500 for the purchase of spectacles. This assistance is available to registered folk artists on a “first come – first serve” basis, with a cap of two thousand beneficiaries per year.
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Benefits
- Financial Assistance:
- Up to ₹500 for the purchase of spectacles.
- One-Time Benefit:
- Each eligible folk artist can receive the assistance only once.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a registered folk artist.
- The applicant should not have any outstanding dues payable to the board.
- The applicant must not have availed similar benefits from any other government scheme.
Application Process
Offline Process
- Collect Application Form:
- Visit the regional office during working hours and request the hard copy of the prescribed application form (Form XV) from the designated staff.
- Fill Out the Form:
- Complete all mandatory fields in the application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- Submit the Form:
- Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the necessary documents to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director at the regional office.
- Obtain Acknowledgment:
- Request a receipt or acknowledgment that includes the date, time, and a unique identification number, if applicable.
Documents Required
- Registration Card:
- Valid registration card of the folk artist.
- Medical Prescription:
- A prescription for spectacles issued by a registered eye specialist.
- Purchase Bill:
- The bill for the spectacles purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible for assistance?
Registered folk artists without any dues to the board and who have not availed similar benefits from another government scheme. - What is the maximum assistance amount?
The maximum financial assistance provided is ₹500. - How many folk artists can receive assistance per year?
Assistance is available to up to 2,000 registered folk artists per year. - How many times can a folk artist avail this assistance?
This benefit is available only once per eligible folk artist. - What are the conditions for eligibility?
The applicant must be a registered folk artist, have no dues to the board, and must not have received similar benefits from any other government scheme. - What form should be used for the application?
The prescribed application form is Form XV. - Where should the application be submitted?
Applications must be submitted at the regional office to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director. - Who is the sanctioning authority?
The sanctioning authority is the Assistant Director/Deputy Director at the regional offices. - Who is the appellate authority?
Details regarding the appellate authority are provided in the scheme guidelines. - Can a folk artist with dues to the board apply?
No, the applicant must have no outstanding dues. - Can a folk artist who has availed similar benefits from another scheme apply?
No, eligibility is restricted to those who have not received similar benefits from any other government scheme. - What evidence must be produced?
A valid registration card, a medical prescription from a registered eye specialist, and the purchase bill are required. - Is there any region-specific contact information for application submission?
Yes, refer to the regional office details provided in the scheme guidelines. - Is there a specific brand or type of spectacles covered?
No specific brand or type is mentioned; the assistance is for the purchase of spectacles in general. - Is there an age limit for availing this assistance?
No age limit has been specified under this scheme.