The objective of this scheme is to encourage and felicitate the artistes (in the field of culture) belonging to different fields for their achievements such as winning National Awards namely the Padma Award, etc.

40 beneficiaries are expected to be supported through this scheme - Individual (Young Awardees / Competition Winner) – 15 numbers Individual (Senior Awardees) – 15 numbers Group (Competition Winner – Young) – 5 numbers Group (Competition Winner – Senior) – 5 numbers

This scheme is managed by the Department of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur.

The maximum amount of financial assistance that an individual beneficiary can get through this scheme is ₹ 1,00,000/- once a year.

Yes, the scheme is open to the Sahitya Akademi Awardees.

No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.

No, there are no age-related eligibility criteria in the scheme's guidelines.

No, there are no income-related eligibility criteria in the scheme's guidelines.

The duly filled-in application form should be addressed to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur.

The address of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur is: Office at Palace Compound, Imphal.

The cover letter should be addressed to the Director (Art & Culture).

The application should reach the Directorate of Art & Culture latest by a month before the travel schedule.

Yes, all the required documents that are to be attached to the application should be self-attested mandatorily.

There are no age-related criteria for this scheme. You can apply to this scheme irrespective of your age, provided that you meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme.

No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

No, in order to be eligible to apply, the applicant should be a resident/domicile of the state of Manipur.

This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.

The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/c4/27/c4271ee3-f111-40b5-bf26-ec36cf535a9c/application_form_for_award_to_distinguished_artistes.pdf

No, there is no reservation of slots based on the gender of the applicant.

Yes, the scheme is open to all applicants irrespective of their caste.