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ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 Cultural Talent Search Scholarship (CTSS) Scheme

The Cultural Talent Search Scholarship 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 arts forms, are selected for the scholarships.

The scholarship awarded under the Scheme is initially for two years and is 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 maximum 650 new scholarships every year, out of which 100 scholarships are reserved for Tribal Culture/
ST students. 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 reserved for Creative Writing /Literary Activities.

526 new scholarships were awarded during the year 2016-17 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 2016-17

Delhi

10 74 8 2 9 6 5 26 47 18 33 13 50 5 16 22 28 45 2 15 47 2 32 11

Students exhibiting creativity in a favourable environment
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