Once the Sub-Committee provides recommendations, the Director of Art & Culture obtains government approval, after which the grant amount is disbursed to eligible institutions/individuals in the form of a cheque.

Yes, the government may frame guidelines from time to time to ensure the effective implementation of this scheme.

The selection of beneficiaries involves the government constituting a Sub-Committee that reviews and evaluates applications. The Sub-Committee recommends the names of institutions/individuals eligible for grants and the corresponding grant amounts, which are then subject to government approval.

The maximum financial limit mentioned in the scheme, which is ₹5,00,000 per annum, represents the highest amount that can be granted. However, the actual grant an applicant receives depends on various factors, including project nature, reputation, and overall societal impact, as determined by the Sub-Committee/Department of Art & Culture/Government.

Yes, this scheme has been issued with the concurrence of the Finance Department under their U.O. No. 2532 dated 24-8-2007.

In case of grievances arising from the implementation of this scheme, the Minister for Art and Culture is responsible for hearing and deciding such matters, with the decision of the Minister being final and binding.

Yes, the government has the authority to relax any or all of the clauses or conditions of this scheme in genuine cases, with reasons to be recorded.

The financial grant is decided by the Sub-Committee/Department of Art & Culture/Government based on various factors, including the nature and scope of the project, the reputation of the institution or individual, and the overall societal impact.

The number of institutions and individuals that can benefit from this scheme may be restricted by the Department/Government based on the availability of funds.

The scheme allows for a grant of up to 80% of the total expenditure involved in the project, with a maximum ceiling of ₹5,00,000 per annum.

The applicants who benefit from this scheme must strictly utilize the grant for the purpose it was sanctioned. They are required to produce a utilization certificate duly signed within three months from the date of receiving the grant. For the purchase of books from a publisher, receipts/pre-receipts must be submitted along with the bill.