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Sharodotsav Pandit Nandan Mehta: Plan for Conducting Classical Music Competition and Ceremony

The scheme Sharodotsav Pandit Nandan Mehta: Plan for Conducting Classical Music Competition and Ceremony aims to promote classical music and percussion by organizing a state-level competition and award ceremony on the death anniversary of Pt. Nandan Mehta, through the provision of cash prizes.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Sharodotsav Pandit Nandan Mehta: Plan for Conducting Classical Music Competition and Ceremony" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to preserve and promote the rich heritage of classical music and percussion through a state-level competitive platform dedicated to the memory of the legendary percussionist Pt. Nandan Mehta. A three-day classical music and percussion competition is held every year on February 26, the death anniversary of Pt. Mehta, where outstanding artists are recognized and awarded monetary prizes for their exceptional performances. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Academy.

Benefits

₹11.0K

  • First Prize: ₹11,000/-.
  • Second Prize: ₹8,000/-.
  • Third Prize: ₹5,000/-.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

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    The applicant should be an individual participating in the classical music or percussion category.

Required Documents

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    Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License).
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    Address Proof (Ration Card/Electricity Bill/Aadhaar Card).
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    Passport Size Photograph.
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    Proof of Participation in Classical Music or Percussion (Certificate of participation or experience, if any).
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    Any other documents as required.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the Sangeet Natak Academy.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Contact Us:

Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Academy

Block No-14, 2nd Floor, Dr. Jivaraj Maheta Bhavan,

Sector 10-A,

Gandhinagar - 382010.

079 - 232 54552, 232 51693

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹11.0K

Available In

Gujarat

Categories

Sports & Culture

Data Sources