Goan Maand culture includes folk forms like Zagor, Ranmalle, Kallo, Perni zagor, Talgadi, Tonyamell, shigmo, Challe, Naman, Jatigayan, Goff, Dhallo-Fugadi, and folk music like Suvari vadan, Ghumatvadan, Shamelvadan, Dholvadan.

The scheme aims to attract the younger generation by imparting training in various Goan folk art forms and folk music that are on the verge of extinction, thereby fostering an appreciation for their cultural heritage.

Trainees must be at least 10 years old to avail the benefit of this scheme. Older folk artists can also share their experience and guide the new generation during training.

Yes, Maand groups can apply after every two years for this scheme, provided no previously trained artist is enrolled again.

Maand Gurus or trainers can express their interest in writing, and their selection is made by a committee of experts constituted by the Government.

The training includes various Goan folk art forms, folklores, and folk music over a period of one year.

The progress of Maand groups is reviewed by a committee of experts, which periodically visits the Maand venues.

Yes, Maand Gurus receive an honorarium of Rs. 9,000 per month, assistants receive Rs. 6,000 per month, and trainees receive a stipend of Rs. 1,500 per month.

Yes, financial assistance is provided for the upkeep of Maand culture, including repairs of old musical instruments and Maand places.

Yes, financial assistance is available for the purchase of costumes and drapery needed for Maand performances.

Grants may be recovered from Maand groups if they are found to have misused the funds. Strict financial rules and procedures must be followed.

Maand Gurus must submit progress reports to the Directorate of Art & Culture after every two months or upon completion of a folk form, whichever is earlier.

The Director of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Panaji, is the appropriate authority responsible for monitoring the progress and expenditure of the scheme.