In order to spot out artistic talents and provide opportunities to the artists for their exposition, District Art Societies are functioning under the chairmanship of District Collector concerned.
Identification Cards are being issued to various artists with the signature of the Chairman, District Art Society / District Collector from the year 2002-2003. These Identity cards are being used to avail financial assistance, preference in the art functions conducted by Government and concession in travel
In order to encourage the artists, District Art Society awards are being given to 5 eminent artists in each district according to their age and eminence. The Government has constituted a committee consisting of 9 members comprising of the concerned District Collector as Chairman. Applications are being invited 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.
| S.No. | Age Group | Name of the Award | Award Amount from the year 2017-2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/- |