The Haryana government has introduced the Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana, a scheme designed to provide financial support to senior artists and art scholars. This initiative underscores the state’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage by offering a monthly honorarium to those who have significantly contributed to the arts.
Key Fact: The scheme provides a monthly honorarium of up to ₹10,000 to senior artists in Haryana with at least 20 years of contribution to fields like singing, acting, dance, drama, and visual arts.
The scheme offers a monthly honorarium of ₹10,000 to eligible artists aged 60 or above who are Haryana residents with a minimum of 20 years of artistic contribution. Eligible fields include singing, acting, dance, drama, and visual arts. Applicants with an annual income up to ₹1.80 lakh qualify for the full honorarium, while those earning between ₹1.80 lakh and ₹3 lakh receive ₹7,000 monthly. The Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) verifies age and income details.
A special committee will assess applications based on financial conditions and artistic contributions. The selection process ensures that only deserving artists are included in the final list of beneficiaries, prioritizing merit and need to support the cultural community effectively.
Key Points for General Knowledge:
- Scheme Name: Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana.
- Purpose: Financial support for senior artists to preserve cultural heritage.
- Honorarium: ₹10,000/month (full); ₹7,000/month (partial).
- Eligibility: Haryana residents, 60+ years, 20+ years in arts, income up to ₹3 lakh.
- Fields Covered: Singing, acting, dance, drama, visual arts.