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Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar)

YSPNCP

Published: Sep 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 19 Sep 2026

Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar)
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this sports scheme

The scheme "Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar)" is designed to honour the young Goan individuals who have excelled in the field of Art and culture in Goa. The scheme intends to give recognition to young artists par excellence for their outstanding achievements.

The scheme "Yuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar)" by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa is designed to honour the young Goan individuals who have excelled in the field of Art and culture in Goa. The scheme intends to give recognition to young artists par excellence for their outstanding achievements and for their extraordinary contribution to the field of Art and culture.

Objectives

  1. To honour the young artists for their contribution towards the field of Goan Art and culture.
  2. To felicitate the young artists par excellence for their outstanding achievement in the respective field of their art.
  3. To recognize, encourage and identify the young artists as Youth Artists of the State.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameYuva Srujan Puraskar (Navsarjan Chetana Puraskar) (YSPNCP)
Launched byArt, Culture and Museums Department
Benefit typeComposite (cash plus goods or services)
CategorySports
Level / StateState ยท Goa
Official portalartandculture.goa.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Age25 to 40 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 25 to 40 years
  • ๐Ÿ’ผArtists
  • ๐Ÿ“Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  1. A memento, certificate of appreciation and financial purse to the extent of Rs. 25,000/- per individual.
  2. Every year a maximum of 6 persons in the fields of Music/Dance, Drama/Tiatr, Folk Art, Photography/Painting, Craft, Sculpture, Bhajan/Kirtan, Literature, and Film shall be considered.

Who qualifies

  1. The applicant should be an individual artist.
  2. The age of the applicant should be between 25 and 40 years. Only in exceptional cases, the minimum & maximum age could be relaxed by upto 5 years.
  3. The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions in the field of Art and culture at large in his/ her respective field of art in specific.
  4. The applicant should have contributed to his/her respective field of art in Goa for a minimum 5 years out of his/her career as a
  5. practising artist.
  6. No award will be presented posthumously under this scheme. However, during the selection process if the death of any artist occurs after the recommendation of his name then the Task Force Committee may consider his name for the award, in such circumstances, the award will be presented posthumously.

Who is not eligible

  1. No award will be presented posthumously under this scheme.
  2. No individual artist shall be eligible to avail the benefit of the scheme for a second time.

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Registration walkthrough

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001

Step 2: Take a print of the proforma https://artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/Goa%20State%20Cultural%20Award%202023.pdfohttps://www.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Goan-Authors-and-Publishers-Form-22-23.pdff https://artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/Application%20form%20SPECIAL%20FINANCIAL%20ASStt.%20(GRANTS)%20FOR%20ORGANIZING%20CULTURAL%20EVENTS.pdfthe application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, Email: aco6-dac.goa@nic.in.

Application Deadline

Within 30 days* from the date of advertisement in the Newspaper.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any restrictions on the type of art forms eligible for this award?

No, the scheme is open to artists from various fields of art and culture, including music, dance, drama, literature, and more.

Is there any preference given to specific fields of art or culture?

No, there is no preference given to specific fields of art or culture. The scheme is open to artists from various artistic disciplines.

When is the award presentation held?

The award presentation is scheduled to take place on or before April 30.

How long does it take to announce the list of award recipients?

The list of awardees is typically announced within 6 months from the last date of submission of complete applications.

What is the deadline for submitting applications?

Applications must be submitted within 30 days from the date of the advertisement in the newspaper.

What is the total number of awards presented each year under this scheme?

Every year, a maximum of 6 individuals in various fields, including Music/Dance, Drama/Tiatr, Folk Art, Photography/Painting, Craft, Sculpture, Bhajan/Kirtan, Literature, and Film, shall be considered for the Yuva Srujan Puraskar.

Is there any financial reward associated with this award?

Yes, eligible artists will receive a financial purse to the extent of Rs. 25,000 along with a memento and a certificate of appreciation.

Are artists eligible to receive this award more than once?

No, individual artists cannot avail of the benefit of this scheme for a second time.

Can artists who have received awards or recognition in other states or countries apply for this award?

Yes, artists who have received awards or recognition elsewhere can still apply for the Yuva Srujan Puraskar if they meet the eligibility criteria for contributing to the field of Art and Culture in Goa.

How is the financial purse of Rs. 25,000 disbursed to award recipients?

The financial purse of Rs. 25,000 is typically disbursed to award recipients through the provided bank account details, as mentioned in the application.

What role does the Task Force Committee play in the selection process?

The Task Force Committee is responsible for conducting the selection process and may consider exceptional cases, such as posthumous awards.

Is there any provision for artists with disabilities to apply for this award?

The scheme details do not explicitly mention provisions for artists with disabilities, but they are eligible to apply if they meet the general eligibility criteria.

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