Scheme For Financial Assistance For Veteran Artists
A pension scheme by MoC improves the financial and socio-economic status of the old artists and scholars who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields. Still, due...
Under the scheme, a total allowance of ₹6000/- per month will be given to an eligible beneficiary.
In case of the death of a beneficiary getting an artist pension, the financial assistance may be transferred, at the discretion of the Central Government, in the name of the spouse of the beneficiary till life.
**Note 01:** The monthly allowance contributed by the State Government/UT Administration concerned shall be at least ₹500/- per month per beneficiary.
**Note 02:** The monthly allowance contributed by the Central Government shall not exceed ₹5500/- per month per beneficiary.
**Note 03:** Out of ₹6000/-, the monthly contribution of allowance of the Central Government will be less than the extent of the monthly contribution of allowance being provided to the applicant by the State Government/UT Administration.
**Note 04:** If State Government is already providing ₹1000/- per month pension to an artiste recommended to get financial assistance from the Central Government under this Scheme, in that case, the contribution of the Central Government would be only ₹5000/- per month.
**Note 05:** In respect of State Govt./UT Administration where there is no provision for an Artist's Pension, ₹6000/- per month will be paid as an Artist Pension by the Central Government.
**Note 06:** In case of the death of a beneficiary, a request application should be received in the Ministry of Culture from the spouse along with the relevant documents within the period of one year from the date of death of the beneficiary artist. After the period of one year, the claim for the transfer of pension in the name of the spouse will stand forfeited and no request in this regard shall be entertained.
Eligibility (who can apply)
To be eligible for assistance under the Scheme, a person's contribution to art and letters, etc. must be of significance.
Traditional scholars who have made significant contributions in their fields would also be eligible notwithstanding the absence of any published works.
The personal income of the applicant (including the income of the spouse) must not exceed ₹4,000/- per month or an annual income of ₹48,000/-. [This excludes artiste pension assistance amount already getting by a beneficiary from the Government (i.e. concerned State Govt./UT Administration and/or Ministry of Culture)]
The applicant should not be less than 60 (sixty) years of age (This does not apply in the case of a spouse).
The applicant artiste is getting a pension of at least ₹500/- per month from the concerned State Government/UT Administration or is recommended by the Zonal Cultural Centres, Ministry of Culture, for the artists of their Members State where State Pension is not there.
The applicant artists should not be getting financial assistance under other Schemes of the Ministry viz. Repertory Grant etc.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Application Procedure:**
The application may be made online through using the Registration/login Page of "[Culture Scheme Monitoring System (CSMS)](http://csms.nic.in/login/index.php)" on the [website of the Ministry of Culture](https://indiaculture.gov.in) under the heading of "MOC Schemes Application".
**Selection of Applicants for Award of Artists Pension:**
**Step 01:** The applications of eligible artists found to be complete in all respects will be placed before Expert Committee constituted by the Ministry of Culture under the Scheme after getting physical inspection/verification of the applicants done by officer(s) of the Ministry of Culture or one of the organizations of Ministry of Culture.
**Step 02:** The Expert Committee will consider the applications in terms of extant guidelines of the Scheme and recommend the names of deserving candidates for the award of Artists' Pension solely on merit considering the financial position and eminence etc. of the applicant artist.
**Step 03:** The recommendations of the Expert Committee are to be examined by the Administration Division with reference to the Scheme guidelines and the rules of the Govt. as also the availability of funds under the Scheme to facilitate an appropriate decision by the Competent Authority.
**Step 04:** The cases of all the recommended candidates will be submitted finally for getting approval of the Competent Authority which will be one level above the Chairperson of the Expert Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Scheme For Financial Assistance For Veteran Artists / what is the eligibility?
1. To be eligible for assistance under the Scheme, a person's contribution to art and letters, etc. must be of significance.
1. Traditional scholars who have made significant contributions in their fields would also be eligible notwithstanding the absence of any published works....
What are the benefits of Scheme For Financial Assistance For Veteran Artists?
1. Under the scheme, a total allowance of ₹6000/- per month will be given to an eligible beneficiary.
1. In case of the death of a beneficiary getting an artist pension, the financial assistance may be transferred, at the discretion of the Central Government, in the name of the spouse o...
How to apply online for Scheme For Financial Assistance For Veteran Artists?
**Online**
**Application Procedure:**
The application may be made online through using the Registration/login Page of "[Culture Scheme Monitoring System (CSMS)](http://csms.nic.in/login/index.php)" on the [website of the Ministry of Culture](https://indiaculture.gov.in) u...