What is silpi pension scheme in Assam/ How to apply for this scheme and who benefits from this scheme.

What is silpi pension scheme.

Silpi Pension Scheme Is A Welfare Scheme. This Scheme Is Applicable To The Artists And Their Families Who Have Made Significant Contribution To The Arts And Culture Of Assam.This Scheme Is Designed To Provide Financial Assistance To Artists/Indigent Family By The Government Of Assam.

Types Of Financial Assistance Available In The Scheme.

1. Under The Artist Pension ,, The Beneficiary Will Receive An Amount Of ₹8,000/- (Per Month).
2. Under The Family Pension Scheme,, The Beneficiary Will Receive An Amount Of ₹4,000/- (Per Month).
3. Under The Barkhik Silpi Honman (Ex-Gratia Grant),, The Beneficiary Will Receive An Amount Of ₹50,000/- (One Time).
4. Under The One-Time Special Financial Assistance To Families Of Deceased Artist Scheme,,, The Beneficiary Will Receive An Amount Of ₹50,000/- (One Time).

Eligibility Of Beneficiary.

• The Applicant Should Be A Permanent Resident Of Assam.
• The Age Of The Applicant For Silpi Pension Must Be 60 Years Or Above.
• An Artist, Who Has Made Outstanding Contributions In The Field Of Music, Dance, Fine Arts, Puppetry, Musk Making, And Also Covering Artists And Technicians Associated With Mobile Theatre And Amateur Theatre And Films, Is Eligible Under This Scheme.
• Indigent Families Of Artists Who Have Made Outstanding Contributions In The Field Of Music, Dance, Fine Arts, Puppetry, Musk Making, Etc. Are Eligible Under This Scheme.
• The Applicant Must Have A Recognition Proof Certificate.

DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED

Apply For The Scheme By Visiting The Official Website Of The Department Of Cultural Affairs Www.Silpisanmanassam.Com.  You Can Apply For This Scheme On This Website. The Documents Required To Apply Are Given Below.

1. PAN Card .
2. Age Proof Certificate (Birth Certificate, Matriculation/School)
3. Identity Proof (Passport, Aadhaar, Voter Id, Driving License, Ration Card, Bank Passbook, Photo Identity Card, Etc.
4. Passport Photograph Of The Applicant (In Case Of Silpi Pension)
5. Single Passport Photograph Of The Applicant And Joint Photograph Of Husband And Wife (In Case Of Family Pension) .
6. Bank Passbook First Page .
7. Income Certificate .
8. Death Certificate Of The Artiste (In Case Of Family Pension)
9. Disability Certificate. (In Case Of Divyang Artistes)
10. Achievements Proof Certificates.
11. Recognitions Proof Certificate
12. National/International Recognition Certificates, If Any

Conclusion

This Welfare Scheme Encourages Artists To Continue Working In The Arts And Culture And The Government Of Assam Provides Them With A Financial Relief In Their Old Age For Working For The Culture Of Assam For So Long.This Scheme Is Necessary To Keep The Arts And Culture Of Assam Alive, As The Government Should Help The Artists At Various Times So That They Can Continue To Showcase The Arts And Culture Of Assam.