The Kalaimamani Award scheme is implemented by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram, located in Chennai.

At the Kalaimamani Award Investiture Function, awardees receive a gold pendant of three sovereign Ponnadai and a citation.

Eligibility for the Kalaimamani Award is based on the artist's popularity and significant contributions to traditional arts.

The Kalaimamani Award recognizes artists in various disciplines such as Tamil literature, music, Bharathanatyam, drama, film, folk arts, painting, sculptures, and more.

An artist can only receive the Kalaimamani Award once, even if they are proficient in multiple art disciplines.

Individual works or single achievements are not considered for this award; it focuses on an artist's overall contributions and popularity.

The award is given regardless of caste, religion, race, or age, emphasizing inclusivity.

If an artist passes away after being announced as an awardee but before the investiture function, the award will be given to their dependent.

The selection process involves considering individual representations from artists, recommendations from senior artists, requests from voluntary cultural organizations, and input from experts in various art disciplines.

The General Council of the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram reviews and selects deserving artists based on the recommendations received.

The final list of approved artists is conferred with the Kalaimamani award by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Senior artists, voluntary cultural organizations, and experts in various art disciplines can recommend candidates for the Kalaimamani Award.

Experts in various art disciplines provide valuable input and expertise to ensure deserving artists are recognized.

The final decision on award recipients is made collectively by the General Council of the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.

Artists are selected based on their lasting contribution, popularity, and merit in their respective art disciplines.

New recipients of the Kalaimamani Award are announced periodically, with deserving artists being recognized on an ongoing basis.