Scholarship
Late Jaswantsinhji Thakor and Late Rasiklal Andhariya Classical Music Scholarship(LJTLRACMS)
Overview
About LJTLRACMS
The Late Jaswantsinhji Thakor and Late Rasiklal Andhariya Classical Music Scholarship is a state scheme run by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. It sets out to preserve and promote classical music in Gujarat by funding the traditional guru-shishya arrangement, in which a teacher trains a student directly.
Support goes to both sides of that relationship. An eligible guru receives an annual cash grant for taking on and training disciples, and each disciple receives an annual scholarship for the training period. Applications are invited each year through a public advertisement by the Gujarat Rajya Sangeet Natak Akademi, a selection committee assesses them, and the money is paid into the beneficiaries' bank accounts once the year's training reports are verified.
The scheme is for practising classical music teachers in Gujarat and the students who train under them. A guru is expected to hold formal training in classical music or several years of teaching experience, and a disciple must live in Gujarat and study under an approved guru.
The scheme is named after two people. One of them, Rasiklal Andhariya (1931–1984), was a Bhavnagar-born Hindustani vocalist in the Kirana gharana and an A+ grade artist with All India Radio, honoured by the Gujarat Government with a Gaurav Puraskar.
Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – Late Jaswantsinhji Thakor and Late Rasiklal Andhariya Classical Music Scholarship · Rajan Parrikar Music Archive – Rasiklal Andharia
Who runs it
Provider
Gujarat State Government
State / UT Government
Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Sports & Culture |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| For Gurus | The applicant should be a classical music artist. |
| For Gurus | The applicant should have completed formal education in classical music or must possess at least 7 years of experience in teaching classical music. |
| For Gurus | The applicant should be capable of training a maximum of 2 disciples during the 10-month training period. |
| For Disciples | The applicant should be a student of classical music residing in Gujarat. |
| For Disciples | The applicant should be undergoing training under an eligible Guru selected under this scheme. |
| For Disciples | The applicant should submit a certificate of training provided by the Guru. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- For Gurus: Financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month for a duration of 10 months (i.e., ₹10,000/- per disciple) for training up to 2 disciples.
- For Disciples: A scholarship of ₹10,000/- per annum, calculated at ₹1,000/- per month for 10 months, for receiving classical music training from the selected Guru.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
LJTLRACMS – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.