Scheme For Financial Assistance For Veteran Artists
✓ Information verified — June 2026A 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.
What You Get
- Monthly pension to support living expenses
- Financial assistance to improve quality of life
- Social security support for elderly artists
Who Can Apply
- Age: 60–100 years
- Must be a veteran artist or scholar with significant contribution to arts and culture
- Should be in financial need or poor economic condition
- Advanced age (typically senior citizens)
- Indian citizen
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate or Age Proof
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Work Portfolio or Credentials
- 6. 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
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Culture
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 60–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/sfavaNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Culture
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