Financial Assistance to Indigent Artistes
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme "Financial Assistance to Indigent Artistes" was launched by the Arts and Culture Department, Puducherry. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month to indigent artists aged 50 years and above and contributions to music, dance, drama, folk, painting, sculpture.
What You Get
- Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month
- Recognition and support for cultural artists
- Assistance available to artists aged 50 years and above
Who Can Apply
- Age: 50–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be 50 years of age or above
- Must be an artist in recognized fields: music, dance, drama, folk arts, painting, or sculpture
- Must be indigent (financially poor or in need)
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Should have demonstrated contribution to their respective art form
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Age Proof Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Art Proficiency Certificate
- 6. Puducherry Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 50–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/fatiaRelated Schemes
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