The last date to apply for financial aid provided to the cultural organisations and unorganised artists by the Department of Kannada and Culture, Mysuru, under its Special Unit and Tribal Sub-Plan for the year 2020-21, to purchase musical instruments and costumes, has been extended till Jan. 5, 2021. Also, painters/ sculptors can apply seeking financial support to showcase their art works before the said date. Applications can be submitted online through Seva Sindhu portal [sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in] OR www.kannadasiri.karnataka.gov.in. For details, contact Ph: 080-22230282 or 080-2279954, according to a release from the Kannada & Culture Assistant Director.