Promotion of Konkani Songs with Choreography & Dancing

The scheme "Promotion of Konkani Songs with Choreography & Dancing" was launched by the Tiatr Academy of Goa, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to promote Konkani songs by presenting them with choreography and dancing, attracting youth towards Konkani 'kantar' and improving the presentation quality of Konkani cultural performances. The scheme provides cash prizes ranging from ₹2,000/- to ₹7,000/- for winners along with mementos and certificates, and traveling allowances between ₹1,000/- to ₹2,000/- based on distance traveled by participating groups. The applicant must form a group of 6 to 10 participants and submit a recording of one selected Konkani song at the time of application. The scheme is implemented by Tiatr Academy of Goa and applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

Cash Prizes for Performance

• First Prize: ₹7,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• Second Prize: ₹5,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• Third Prize: ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• Special Prize for Best Choreographer: ₹2,000/- plus memento and certificate.

Traveling Allowance

• Groups traveling up to 10 kilometers radius: ₹1,000/-.
• Groups traveling within 10-20 kilometers radius: ₹1,500/-.
• Groups traveling 20 kilometers or more: ₹2,000/-.

• The applicant must form a group consisting of 6 to 10 participants.
• The applicant must submit a recording of one selected Konkani song at the time of application.
• The applicant must not perform fusion of songs as it will result in automatic disqualification.
• The applicant must abide by all rules and regulations of the competition organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• The applicant must accept that the decision of the judges will be final and binding.

Offline

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, 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.
*The application must be submitted to the office of the Tiatr Academy of Goa at least 30 days in advance of the proposed programme date.
*Applications are considered on a "First come First Serve" basis, subject to the availability of funds.

Post-Application Process

Step 1: Competition Details
Wait for Tiatr Academy of Goa will communicate the venue, date, and other competition details to participating groups.
Step 2: Participate in Competition
Attend the competition at the designated venue and perform the registered Konkani song with choreography and dancing.