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Are you an artist in Tamil Nadu looking to travel for your performances? The 'Concession in Railway Travel' scheme, introduced by the Department of Art and Culture, Tamil Nadu, is here to help. This initiative allows artists and their groups to get significant discounts on train tickets.

What Is This Scheme?

This scheme aims to support artists by providing them with discounted train travel. Whether you're a solo performer or part of a larger troupe, you can get a percentage of your train fare waived, making it more affordable to reach your performance venues.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme is designed for:

Individual artists.
Troupes with more than three artists.

The main idea is to help performing artists travel for public programs outside their city.

Why This Scheme Is Important

For artists, travel costs can be a major hurdle. This concession directly reduces that financial burden, encouraging more artists to share their talents across different regions. It helps promote cultural exchange and ensures that art and culture reach wider audiences without artists having to bear excessive travel expenses.

Objective

The Tamil Nadu government offers railway travel concessions to individual artists and troupes for their performances, making it easier to travel across the country.

Benefits

Financial Assistance of ₹25,000/-, credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You must be an individual artist or part of a troupe with more than three artists.
Your journey must be by train.
The purpose of your travel must be to perform at a public cultural event in another city (outstation).
The distance for your journey must be over 300 km, as determined by Indian Railways, between your starting point and the performance location.

How To Apply

To apply for this railway travel concession, you need to follow these steps:

Obtain the official application form from the office of the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram during working hours.
Fill out the form completely and accurately.
Attach all the required documents listed below.
Submit the completed form and documents to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.

For any further details or to submit your application, you can visit the Mandram's office.

Official Address for Submission:

Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram
(Exact address needs to be obtained from the department's official notification or website)

Documents Required

Your Bio-Data (details about your artistic background).
Proof of Identity (like Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc.).
Copy of your Train Ticket (for claiming reimbursement or as proof of travel).
A confirmation letter from the person or organization hosting your performance, or details of the advertisement for the event.
Any other document the Department may ask for.

FAQ’s

What kind of cultural shows are covered by this railway discount?

This discount is for any public cultural performance you do in another city. So, if you're travelling for a concert, play, dance recital, or any other public art event outside your hometown, you can avail it.

How do I get the special certificate for the discount?

Once your application is approved, the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram will provide you with a concession certificate. This certificate is essential for availing the discount.

Is there a maximum number of artists allowed in a troupe for this concession?

The scheme specifies that a troupe must have more than three artists to be eligible. There isn't a specific upper limit mentioned, but the group size needs to exceed three people.

What are the travel fare discounts offered?

You can get a 75% discount on your Second Class train ticket fare and a 50% discount on your First Class train ticket fare. This applies to both individual artists and eligible troupes.

When should I apply for this travel concession?

The details don't mention a fixed deadline for applying. However, it's always best to apply well in advance of your planned journey to ensure you receive the concession certificate in time. Make sure to submit your application during office hours.

Where do I need to submit my application and the supporting papers?

You should submit your fully completed and signed application form, along with all necessary documents, to the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram. Their office is the designated submission point.

What papers do I need to send with my application?

Yes, you'll need to submit your artist bio-data, a valid proof of identity, your train ticket, a confirmation letter from the event organizer or proof like an advertisement, and any other document the department might request.

How can I get the application form for the railway travel discount?

You can get the application form by visiting the office of the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram during their working hours. The staff there will be able to provide you with a hard copy of the prescribed form.

Does the distance of the travel matter for getting this discount?

Yes, it does. The distance between where you start your journey and where you are performing must be more than 300 km, as set by Indian Railways. Journeys shorter than this distance are not eligible.

Which type of train journey is eligible for this discount?

The concession is specifically for journeys undertaken by train. If you travel by bus, flight, or any other mode, this particular scheme's discount will not apply.

Who is eligible to receive this railway travel concession?

Individual artists and groups (troupes) that have more than three artists are eligible to apply for and receive this concession on their train travel.