Preservation of Tiatr Literature

##### *Printing Services*

• Tiatr Academy of Goa will print scripts of tiatrs/khell tiatrs/khells, one-act plays, lyrics of kantaram with or without music in book form in Konkani in Roman Script.
• Minimum of 500 copies of each book will be printed.

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##### *Category-wise Benefits*

> *Category I (Deceased or Inactive Tiatr Artistes)*

• One-time honorarium as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa for each tiatr script/anthology of songs.
• 25 copies of books will be given to the writer or legal heir.
• Books will be published by Tiatr Academy of Goa from its funds allotted to the scheme.

> *Category II (Active Tiatr Artistes)*

• 200 books will be given to the artiste.
• One-time honorarium as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa for each tiatr script/anthology of songs.
• Books will be published by Tiatr Academy of Goa from its funds allotted to the scheme.

> *Category III (Individual Artiste/Publisher Self-Publishing)*

• 100% of the cost of printing will be paid by Tiatr Academy of Goa on proper verification of rates.
• Must give 100 books to Tiatr Academy of Goa free of cost.
• Not entitled for any honorarium from Tiatr Academy of Goa.

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##### *Conditions*

_*The manuscript must adhere to traditional formats as approved by Tiatr Academy of Goa._

_*There should not be any adverse remark made in any form either written or verbal against any Governments/Individuals/Institutions or anything against caste, creed and religion in the scripts/lyrics of songs which may hurt the sentiments of anybody._

_*If proved to contain adverse remarks, Tiatr Academy of Goa reserves the right not to print the book and refrain from making payment or recall the payment made to the concerned._

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##### General Eligibility

The applicant must be a tiatr artiste or the legal heir of a deceased tiatr artiste.

##### Category-wise Eligibility

*Category I:*

• The applicant must be a tiatr artiste who has expired or is living but not active on the tiatr stage.
• The applicant must submit scripts of Tiatr/Khell tiatr/Khell/One Act Plays.
• The applicant must have a minimum collection of 50 songs with or without musical scores if submitting only songs (kantaram).

*Category II:*

• The applicant must be a tiatr artist who is active on the tiatr stage.
• The applicant must submit scripts of Tiatr/Khell tiatr/Khell/One Act Plays.
• The applicant must have a minimum collection of 100 songs with or without musical scores if submitting only songs (kantaram).

*Category III:*

• The applicant must be an individual artist/publisher who wishes to publish Scripts of Tiatr/Khell tiatr/Khell/One Act Plays on his/her own.
• The applicant must ensure the book conforms to all norms of the scheme.

##### *Preference*

Scripts/lyrics/music written by tiatr artistes of yesteryears will be given first preference.

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Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields: name of the applicant. Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -

*Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001*

_*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment._

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> *Post-Application Processes*

Step 1: _Recommendation Board Review_

The submitted manuscript will be reviewed by the Recommendation Board consisting of 2 members appointed by Tiatr Academy of Goa who will recommend whether the books can be published or not.

Step 2: _Approval and Soft Copy Submission_

If approved by the Recommendation Board, submit a soft copy of the manuscript on a Compact Disc/Digital Versatile Disc/pen drive to Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Step 3: _Editorial Review_

The approved manuscript will be edited by a member of Editorial Board for spelling and orthography checking.

Step 4: _Publication Process_

Upon successful completion of all review processes, Tiatr Academy of Goa will proceed with printing minimum 500 copies of the book in Konkani in Roman Script.

Step 5: _Benefit Distribution_

Receive the designated benefits as per the applicable category including honorarium payment and free book copies as specified in the scheme guidelines.

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> *Application Processing*

_*Applications will be processed on &#39;First Come First Serve&#39; basis._

_*Applications will be considered as per the availability of funds._

_*Tiatr Academy of Goa reserves the right to make any changes in the rules._

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