What is the primary objective of Guru Shishya Parampara?

The Guru Shishya Parampara is categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment to provide targeted financial or developmental support to eligible beneficiaries in India.

How do I apply for Guru Shishya Parampara?

Eligible applicants can verify required documents, check age and profession eligibility criteria on SchemeTrackerIndia, and submit their application through official government portals like myScheme or state welfare department sites.

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Guru Shishya Parampara

Social Welfare & Empowerment Min Age: N/A Profession: All

🎯 Quick Insight

The Guru Shishya Parampara is a significant initiative categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment. It is designed to provide targeted assistance to eligible beneficiaries, helping them achieve better outcomes in social welfare & empowerment.

Complexity Medium

Popularity High

Verification Jan 2026

📝 Overview & Benefits

To preserve and promote rare and vanishing art forms on Classical or Folk/Tribal so that the young talents be nurtured to acquire skills in their chosen field of art.

The Selected Guru Accompanist and four Shishyas will be appointed for a period of one year on payment of the following honorarium

Guru Rs. 7,500/- per month

Accompanist (one) Rs. 3.750/- per month

Shishyas(Four) Rs. 1,500 per month each

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The applicants should be Indian citizens.

Applicants (Guru) should be Eminent Practitioners/ Resourceful persons in the specified field.

Applicants (Guru) should be between 45 to 70 years.

Applicants (Guru) should be physically and mentally sound to run efficiently the Guru Shishya Parampara Kendra.

The Shishyas should be in the age groups of 15 to 25 years.

🚀 Application Process

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Selection Committee should be constituted by the Department of Art & Culture/Cultural Affairs of the Concerned States consisting of one member each from Governing Body/Executive Board and Programed Committee and two eminent and personalities in different fields with an Officer of the Department. The Committee will scrutinize the applications and recommend to Director. North East Zone Cultural Centre NEZCC) for final selection.

The Committee will scrutinize the applications and conduct interviews of the applicants including performance/demonstration wherever necessary and recommend one candidate I in each field to NEZCC for final selection

Persons, who have earlier availed similar scheme either from the Government of India or State Government should not be recommended.

Applicant should appear for interviews in person to demonstrate his/her efficiency in the field

The selected Guru shall then appoint an Accompanist and four Shishyas for a period of one (1) year (one term) and submit their bio data, passport size photographs. bank particulars etc. to Director, NEZCC

Accompanist or Shishya(s) once appointed cannot be changed.

📄 Documents Required

Identification Proof.

Age Proof.

Address Proof.

VCD/DVD/CD/Photograph must be furnished along with the application form.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the main objective of Guru Shishya Parampara?

The Guru Shishya Parampara is categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment. Its primary objective is to deliver structured welfare, financial assistance, or developmental support to eligible beneficiaries across India.

Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?

Eligibility depends on specific criteria such as minimum age (18+), occupation (Open to all eligible categories), domicile, and income limits. Review the eligibility section above for step-by-step guidance.

What documents are usually required for application?

Applicants generally require valid government identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN), address proof, active bank account details for direct benefit transfer (DBT), income certificate, and photographs.

Where can I officially submit the application?

Applications can be submitted online through official central/state government portals (such as myScheme.gov.in or state welfare department portals) or offline at designated nodal offices and Common Service Centres (CSC).

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Before applying for Guru Shishya Parampara, ensure you have your Aadhar card and bank details ready. Most rejections happen due to mismatched documents.

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Category Social Welfare & Empowerment
Min Age 18+
Residency India
Status ● Active