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ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16 Cultural Talent Search Scholarship (CTSS) Scheme

The Cultural Talent Search Scholarship (CTSS) Scheme aims at providing facilities to selected meritorious young children to
develop their talents in various artistic fields. Children in the age group of 10 to 14 years studying either in recognized schools
or belonging to families practicing traditional art forms, are selected for the scholarships.
The scholarships awarded under the Scheme are initially for two years and are renewable after every two years till the completion
of the first University degree stage of education or upto the age of 20 years; whichever is earlier, subject to the awardee
maintaining satisfactory progress.
The CCRT provides 650 new scholarships every year, out of which 100 scholarships are reserved for Tribal Culture. Special
emphasis is given to arts and crafts which are on the verge of extinction. 125 scholarships are reserved for the children of
families practicing traditional art forms. 20 scholarships are reserved for differently abled (Divyang) children and 30 scholarships
are awarded for creative writing.

620 new scholarships were offered during the year 2015-16 on the basis of interviews/tests conducted by the Regional Selection
Committees consisting of eminent artists, erudite scholars and senior Gurus in various parts of the country.

Statewise break-up of Scholarships awarded under CTSSS 2015-16

Retaining enjoyment in arts
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