All registered folk artists are eligible.

Yes, it can be availed for the artist's own marriage or the marriage of their son or daughter.

The assistance can be availed a maximum of two times.

No, the registered folk artist must have no dues payable to the Board to be eligible.

Yes, both the registered folk artist and the person for whose marriage the assistance is sought must have attained the legal age for marriage.

No, if both parents are registered folk artists, only one can apply for the assistance per marriage.

The amount of assistance provided is ₹2000.

Form XIII is required for applying for the assistance.

A certificate from the Village Administrative Officer or Revenue Officer, the marriage invitation, a marriage photo, and a witness statement are required.

A Village Administrative Officer or Revenue Officer can certify that the assistance has not been obtained from other schemes.

A marriage photo is required for the application.

Yes, a witness statement from someone who attended the marriage is required.

The appellate authority is A. Daniel Premnath, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Folk Artist’s Welfare Board. The contact phone numbers are 044-615156 & 24613430.