The Scheme of giving awards to eminent artists in each District according to their age and eminence was started in the year 2002-2003. The Government has constituted a 9 member committee comprising of the concerned District Collector as Chairman. Inviting applications through press release given by the chairman in the newspaper for issuing of awards to the artists. After receiving applications, the award selection committee headed by the District Collector selects the qualified artists for the awards. From the year 2021-2022, the number of awardees has been increased from 5 to 15.
S.No. | Age Group | Name of the Award | Award Amount from the year 2017-2018 |
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1 | 18 years and below 18 years | Kalai Ilamani | Rs. 4,000/- |
2 | 19 – 35 years of age | Kalai Valarmani | Rs. 6,000/- |
3 | 36 – 50 years of age | Kalai Sudarmani | Rs. 10,000/- |
4 | 51 – 65 years of age | Kalai Nanmani | Rs. 15,000/- |
5 | 66 years and above | Kalai Mudhumani | Rs. 20,000/- |
Total | Rs. 55,000/- |