Overview
- Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced the increase on Thursday, and the government issued the resolution the same day.
- The hike covers prize money for winning teams, production grants reimbursed after staging, and daily allowances for artists performing away from their home location.
- The revised support will apply from the 64th Maharashtra State Drama Competition, which begins on November 3, 2025.
- The annual competition is run by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs across categories including Amateur Marathi, Hindi, Musical, Sanskrit, Children’s Theatre, Divyang Children’s Theatre, and Professional Theatre.
- Officials say the decision responds to rising production and travel costs and is intended to broaden participation and raise production quality.