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Late Jaswantsinhji Thakor and Late Rasiklal Andhariya Classical Music Scholarship(LJTLRACMS)

Cash
Eligibility
The applicant should be a classical music artist.
Region
Gujarat
Award
Cash
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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

LevelState/ UT
Scheme type
CategorySports & Culture
BeneficiariesIndividual
Benefit typeCash
Application modeOnline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
CycleStageDate

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

For GurusThe applicant should be a classical music artist.
For GurusThe applicant should have completed formal education in classical music or must possess at least 7 years of experience in teaching classical music.
For GurusThe applicant should be capable of training a maximum of 2 disciples during the 10-month training period.
For DisciplesThe applicant should be a student of classical music residing in Gujarat.
For DisciplesThe applicant should be undergoing training under an eligible Guru selected under this scheme.
For DisciplesThe 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

Aadhar Card.
Age Proof.
Attested copy of PAN Card.
Copy Bank Details.
Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.

Step by step

How to apply

  1. 1
    Apply online

    See the official links below for the application portal.

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.

Written by

Expertie Editorial Team

Expertie editorial desk

Published 8 Jul 2026 Last updated 8 Jul 2026verified data

Sources & References

  1. 1.myScheme (MeitY, Government of India) official-site· accessed 2026-07-08