ASYADCF

This Scheme seeks to give assistance to young artistes of outstanding promise for advanced training within India in the field of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dance, Theatre, Mime, Visual art, Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts and Light Classical Music.

The scheme “Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. This scheme seeks to give assistance to young artists of outstanding promise for advanced training within India in the field of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dance, Theatre, Mime, Visual art, Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts, and Light Classical Music.

Subjects/Fields in which Scholarships can be awarded:

• Indian Classical Music - Classical Hindustani Music (Vocal and Instrumental), Classical Carnatic Music (Vocal & Instrumental, etc.)
• Indian Classical Dance/ Dance Music - Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Odissi Dance/ Music, Manipuri Dance/ Music, Thangta, Gaudiya Nritya, Chhau Dance/ Music, Sattriya dance.
• Theatre - Any specialized aspect of theatre art, including acting, direction, etc., but excluding playwriting and research. Mime.
• Visual Arts - Graphics, Sculpture, Painting, Creative Photography, Pottery & Ceramics, etc.
• Folk, Traditional, and Indigenous Arts - Puppetry, Folk Theatre, Folk dances, Folk Songs, Folk Music, etc.
• Light Classical Music -

a) Thumri, Dadra, Tappa, Qawali, Ghazal,

b) Light Classical music based on Carnatic Style, etc.

c) Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti, Atulprasad.

Terms of Scholarship:

• The nature of training will be determined in each case after taking into consideration the previous training and background of the scholar. Normally, it will be in the nature of advanced training under a Guru/Master or in a recognized institution.
• The Scholar will be required to undergo a rigorous training. Such training will include minimum of three hours a day for practice alone apart from the time spent for acquiring knowledge of the theory of the subject/field concerned and also an appreciation of the related disciplines.

• Candidates should be Indian Nationals.
• Candidates should have adequate general education to pursue their training effectively.
• Candidates must give evidence of their desire to make the pursuit of their training effectively.
• As the scholarships are meant for advanced training and not for beginners, candidates must have already acquired a degree of proficiency in the chosen field.
• The candidate should have undergone a minimum of 5 years of training with their Guru/Institutes. The Certificate duly signed by the present Guru / Institute and former Guru/ Institute (if any) should be submitted along with the application.
• Candidates should have adequate knowledge of the connected arts/ disciplines.
• The candidate's age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 25 years as of 1st April of the year in which the application is being made. Age relaxation is not permissible.

• Under the scheme, total number of scholarships is 400.
• Each scholar will be paid ₹5000/- per month for a period of two years to cover his/ her living expenses on travel, books, art material, or other equipment and tuition or training charges, if any.
• The scholarships are provided in the field of Indian Classical Music, Classical Dances, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Folk/ Traditional and Indigenous Arts.