Financial Assistance to Helpless Artists

About This Scheme

The “Financial Assistance to Helpless Artists” scheme was launched by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial security to artists who are aged, physically disabled, and living in extreme poverty. Under this scheme, monthly financial assistance is provided to artists and their dependents who are physically disabled, above 60 years of age, have a monthly income of less than ₹600, and are unable to sustain themselves due to age or disability.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. 1. The applicant must be an artist who has made significant contributions in the field of art and literature. 1. The applicant must be 60 years of age or above. 1. The applicant must have a monthly income of less than ₹600/- (₹7,200/- annually). 1. The applicant must be physically disabled. 1. The applicant must be in poor economic condition.

Benefits

Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to artists to help them sustain themselves in old age or in case of disability.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.