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 to old age, they have to lead a miserable life or are in penury condition.
The “Scheme of Financial Assistance for Dance and Drama Troupes/Associations” was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide a grant for dance and drama troupes/associations.
“Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists – Kalai Valarmani Award” by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu aims to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹6,000/- and certificates of appreciation.
“Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists – Kalai Mudhumani Award” by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu aims to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹20,000/- and certificates of appreciation.
The “Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field” was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage senior artists & develop the Painting & Sculpture arts by giving an award of ₹15,000/- at the state-level contemporary art exhibition.
“Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists – Kalai Nanmani Award” by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu aims to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹15,000/- and certificates of appreciation.
The scheme “Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme” was launched by the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal in 2014 to revive the Folk and Tribal Culture in their respective genre across various zones and districts in the State.
The scheme “Chief Minister’s Scheme for Wood Carving Artists” was launched to sustain the rich tradition of work on wood and is encouraged to propagate with the enhancement of aesthetic sensibilities so that it may be at par with international standards.
The “Scheme for Giving Awards to Junior Artists in Contemporary Art Field” was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage junior artists towards Painting & Sculpture arts by giving an award of ₹10,000/- at the state-level contemporary art exhibition.
“Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists – Kalai Sudarmani Award” by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu aims to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹10,000/- and certificates of appreciation.
The “Scheme of Conferring ‘Kalaimamani’ Award – Tamil Nadu” was launched by the Art & Culture Dept. Tamil Nadu. The awards felicitate the famous artists who are serving in a commendable manner in the fields of Eyal, Isai, Natakam, Natyam, Cinema, Isai Natakam, Folk arts, Television & related arts.
The “Award of Puduvai Kalaimamani” scheme was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide prizes and awards to artists or authors/writers in the fields of Literature, Music, Dance, Drama, Painting and Sculpture, and Folk arts.
The scheme aims to promote regional and national cultural programs. It offers financial assistance and travel allowances to listed cultural artists and troupes.
The scheme aims to financially support senior contributors in the arts and literature. It provides a monthly pension to eligible beneficiaries.