The provided information does not specify any conditions or restrictions on how the financial purse awarded to the awardees can be used. Therefore, it can be assumed that awardees have discretion in using the financial assistance for their needs.

Yes, an individual Goan artist is eligible for the award if they have contributed to their respective field of art in Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of their entire career as a practicing artist.

The scheme appears to be primarily designed for individual artists. It specifies eligibility criteria related to individual artists' contributions and age. There is no mention of organizations or institutions being eligible for this award.

The Task Force Committee plays a crucial role in the selection of awardees for the Goa State Cultural Award. Its members are appointed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The committee is responsible for evaluating nominees and making recommendations for the awards.

The scheme specifies that awards will not be presented posthumously, except under exceptional circumstances determined by the Task Force Committee during the selection process. This implies that in rare and deserving cases, the committee may consider presenting the award posthumously.

The scheme defines a "Goan artist" as an individual artist who has been a resident of Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of their entire career as a practicing artist. This residency requirement establishes their connection to Goa and its cultural landscape.

Yes, an individual is eligible to receive the Goa State Cultural Award only once in their lifetime. This ensures that the recognition is spread across different deserving artists over the years.

The application deadline for the Goa State Cultural Award is within 30 days from the date of advertisement in the newspaper. The announcement of the list of awardees is scheduled within 6 months from the last date of submission of the application. The award presentation typically occurs on or before April 30th.

Every year, a maximum of 12 awards are presented in various categories, including Music, Dance, Drama/Theatre (including Tiatr), Performing Folk Art, Fine Art & Craft, Bhajan/Kirtan/Choir, Film & associated Audio Visual works of Art, Overall contribution to the field of art & culture, Literature, and Creative Photography. However, if no eligible candidate is found in a particular category for a specific year, no award will be given in that category for that year.