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 “CMAT: Support for Purchase of Instruments / Equipment” aims to support many talented students and budding artistes, who are economically well but in need of instruments/equipment for their learning and performance purpose to help them groom towards professionalism.
The objective of the scheme is to provide knowledge of appropriate and traditional Bhajan Singing and Pakhawaj playing to Bhajan performers through experts from the respective field. Applications are invited by announcement in local print & electronic media. Certificates are awarded to participants.
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹15,000/- to pilgrims from Gujarat undertaking the Sindhu Darshan Yatra in Leh-Ladakh, fostering national unity. Intended beneficiaries include native Gujaratis who complete the yatra and apply within 60 days.
The scheme provides financial assistance to pilgrims from Gujarat undertaking the Kailash Darshan Yatra. To be eligible, the applicant must be a selected pilgrim from Gujarat and submit proof of yatra completion within 90 days. Applications for this scheme are accepted offline.
The objective of the scheme is to enable the Goan writers to come in close contact with the senior writers of a language-region other than their own within India to acquaint them with the writers and the people of that region, and to widen their awareness and sensibility about the country.
The scheme “Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The scheme “Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Artiste’s Pension” by the Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur provides a monthly pension of up to ₹ 4,000/- to the aged reputed artists who have contributed to making the tradition, culture, and art forms of Manipur more vibrant.
The scheme “Scheme for Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the Fields of Culture” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
ICCR provides an excellent opportunity for budding scholars to familiarise themselves with the role of soft power in foreign policy formulation in the Govt of India. These ‘Interns’ would be expected to supplement the process of analysis in various fields (creative writing, cultural mapping, etc).
“Kala Gaurav Puraskar” is presented to artists working in the field of Art and Culture who have given outstanding contributions in their respective fields of art. Such artists need to be felicitated and their substantial contribution needs to be felicitated.
“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.
Through the scheme “Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT)-Scheme of Festival Assistance for Participating in International & National Festival”, the artists will be extended a sum of financial assistance to meet their travel costs and journey costs to participate in International Festivals.
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Revive, Preserve and Protect Goan Maand Culture” by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa has been designed with the objective of encouraging Goan Folk artists to revive, preserve and protect the Goan Maand culture consisting of folk forms.
“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 “Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award” has been designed to encourage Goan writers to publish their literature on Art and Culture. The entire expenditure on printing and publishing the book is borne by Govt. by keeping the copyright of the publication.
The “Scheme of Financial Assistance for Publication of Manuscripts/Research Journals” was launched by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for publishing manuscripts/research journals.
The scheme “Financial Assistance to Indigent Tamil Scholars” was launched by the Arts & Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹1,500 per month to indigent artists aged 58 years & above & contribution to Tamil language & literature must be of significance.
The scheme provides financial grants (up to ₹3,00,000/- per organization) to registered NGOs/Trusts/Voluntary Organizations for promoting tribal culture among ST(P) communities in Assam’s plain districts (outside BTC).
The objective of the scheme is to provide scientific knowledge of theatre to upcoming theatre artistes through an expert theatre personality. The workshops are organised on the written request of institutions working in the field of theatre and educational institutions for their students.