Folk artistes or troupes should have performed continuously for more than three years to qualify for assistance.

Applicants must provide copies of advertisements, news items in dailies, and authenticated letters from famous artistes as evidence of continuous performance.

Applications are available after advertisements are published by the Mandram in newspapers.

There are no particular requirements for the stage equipment.

There are no limitations on the number of times an artiste or troupe can apply.

No, the artists or troupes from outside Tamil Nadu cannot apply for this scheme.

There are no age-related restrictions for applicants.

The eligibility criteria specify continuous performance for more than three years as a requirement.

Cultural troupes receive a financial assistance of ₹6,000/- for the purchase of musical instruments and costumes.

Individual folk artists receive a financial assistance of ₹2,000/- for the purchase of musical instruments and costumes.

The duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents should be submitted to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.

Required documents include performance copies of advertisements and newspapers, and an authenticated letter from a famous artist.

Applicants should have performed in cultural programs for more than three years to be eligible for financial assistance.

Yes, both individual folk artists and cultural troupes are eligible to apply for financial assistance, with different grant amounts provided based on their category.