Applications invited from children for award of scholarships

Chandigrah, Oct 24 (UNI) The Chandigarh Administration has invited applications from children with minimum 3 years training in the field of art for award of scholarships for the year 2008-09.

The scheme has been launched by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Children with date of birth between July 1, 1994 and June 30,1998 (both days inclusive) would be eligible for the scheme.

The objective of the scheme is to provide facilities to outstanding young children studying either in recognized schools or belonging to families of practicing traditional performing artists for developing their talent in various cultural fields such as traditional forms of music, dance, drama as well as painting, sculpture and crafts.

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