GPAG
What this is
The scheme "Gaurav Puraskar Award" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to honour artistes for their significant achievements in music, dance, drama, and folk art by providing a cash award, trophy, and appreciation letter.
In detail
The scheme "Gaurav Puraskar Award" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to recognize and encourage individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the fields of music, dance, drama, and folk art through a combination of financial and honorary benefits. The scheme confers a cash award of ₹1,000/-, a trophy, and a letter of appreciation to 12 deserving artistes every year. It also facilitates opportunities for awardees to contribute to state-sponsored cultural events and festivals in various expert capacities. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Sangeet Natak Academy.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must have made a significant contribution or demonstrated excellence in the fields of music, dance, drama, or folk art.
What you get
> Cash Prize:
- Each awardee receives a cash prize of ₹1,000/-.
> Honorary Recognition:
- Awardees are presented with a trophy and a letter of appreciation.
> Post-Award Engagement:
- Awardees may be included as members in committees of the Academy.
- Awardees can offer their services as adjudicators or experts in state cultural programs such as Rajya-level Navratri festivals, Kalamahakumbh, and other events.
not about the scheme.
Provenance
| schemeName | Gaurav Puraskar Award | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| schemeOpenDate | ... | not published at source |
| schemeCloseDate | ... | not published at source |
| nodalMinistryName | ... | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| dbtScheme | False | myScheme · 2026-09-02 |
| achievement data | ... | no source publishes this for any central scheme |