- i. Financial Assistance for each Guru/Director will be at the rate of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees fifteen thousand only) per month whereas in respect of each Shishya/Artist the same shall be as under: -
Categories of shishya/ artist |
Age Group |
Amount of assistance/ honorarium per month |
(a) Adult shishya/artist |
(18 years age and above) |
Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) |
(b) 'A' category child shishya/artist |
(12-<18 years age) |
Rs.7,500/- (Rupees seven thousand five hundred only) |
(c) 'B' category child shishya/artist |
(6-<12 years age) |
Rs.3,500/- (Rupees three thousand and five hundred only) |
(d) 'C' category child shishya/artist |
(3-<6 years age) |
Rs.2,000/- (Rupees two thousand only) |
- The expenditure under this Scheme should be limited to the allocated outlay under the Scheme.
Note: Payment to the Guru / Shishya of Organisations shall invariably be made through electronic mode (DBT) on the basis of the details submitted by the organization while submitting its application. Once approved, any changes in Guru / Shishyas will not be entertained generally during the respective grant year. However, if the Ministry decides any request for change in Guru and Shishyas due to unavoidable circumstance will be considered on case-to-case basis.