Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Artiste’s Pension

Description
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 by working in various fields of arts such as Theatre traditional/modern / Shumang Leela / Nupi Leela / Mime/ Classical Dance / Traditional Dance / Folk Dance / Tribal Dance, etc.

Benefits
• Category A: Awardees & Gurus (150 number) @ ₹ 4,000/- per month will be supported.
• Category B: Non-Awardees (850 number) @ ₹ 2,500/- per month will be supported.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a domicile of the State of Manipur.
2. The applicant should be an Artist.
3. The applicant should be 60 years or above in age, as of 1st April of the current financial year.
4. The applicant should not be employed in any public/private undertakings.
5. **For Category (A):** The applicant should be a National / State Awardee, such as Padma Awardee, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi, Lalit Kala Akademi or Manipur State Kala Akademi Awardee, Manipur State Film Development Society or National Award Winners in Film.1. **For Category (B):** The applicant should have made a substantial contribution to the preservation and promotion of Arts during his / her young age and should be a well-known artiste recognized by a competent authority of Government including Shree Shree Govindaji Temple Board, Sanamahi Temple Board for Sankirtana and Lai Haraoba or recommended by any reputed registered organizations authorized by the Government, etc in the concerned field.1. The income of the applicant including that of the spouse from all sources should not exceed ₹ 1,50,000/- per annum.
6. Any dependent spouse of the Artiste who enjoyed Pension and Medial benefits under the CMAT shall be eligible for financial assistance / medical assistance.
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8. > **Reservation/Preference/Priority:**
9. The artiste who is in indigent circumstances will be given preference.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/79/9a/799a0d4d-4a03-4e17-a66d-a3bef1227c28/application_form_for_artistes_pension.pdf
Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.

Step 2: Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/79/9a/799a0d4d-4a03-4e17-a66d-a3bef1227c28/application_form_for_artistes_pension.pdf
Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.

Step 3: Step 3: The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture).
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/79/9a/799a0d4d-4a03-4e17-a66d-a3bef1227c28/application_form_for_artistes_pension.pdf
Step 3: The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture).

Required Documents
• Passport Sized Photograph
• Residential/Domicile Certificate of the State of Manipur
• Aadhaar Card / EPIC
• Life Certificate to be issued either by any Gazetted Officer / SDC / SDO / Elected Councillor / MLA etc.
• Income Certificate to be issued by Gazetted Officer / SDC / SDO / Elected Councillor / MLA etc.
• Details of the Bank Account
• Bio Data with Relevant Supporting Documents/Certificates
• Proof of Age / Date of Birth

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What Shall Be The Mode Of Release Of Pension?
A: The pension will be released to the personal account of the beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Q: What Documents Are Required To Be Submitted After The Selection Of The Applicant For The Scheme?
A: After selection for the pension scheme, the artiste should submit Life Certificate duly certified by authorities every six months to the Department of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur failing which subsequent pension will not be released.

Q: What Is The Full Form Of EPIC?
A: The Full Form of EPIC "Election Photo Identity Card".

Q: What Scheme Benefits Can Be Offered To The Dependent Spouse Of The Artist Who Enjoyed Pension And Medial Benefits Under CMAT?
A: Any dependent spouse of the Artiste who enjoyed Pension and Medial benefits under the CMAT shall be eligible for financial assistance / medical assistance.

Q: Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?
A: No, this scheme only accepts offline applications. The duly filled-in application form should be submitted to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office at Palace Compound, Imphal along with a cover letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture).

Q: I Am Employed In Any Public Undertaking. Can I Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, the applicant should not be employed in any public/private undertakings.

Q: Are There Any Income-Related Eligibility Criteria In This Scheme?
A: Yes, the income of the applicant including that of the spouse from all sources should not exceed [?] 1,50,000/- per annum.

Q: Are There Any Age-Related Eligibility Criteria In This Scheme?
A: The applicant should be 60 years or above in age, as of 1st April of the current financial year.

Q: Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?
A: No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

Q: Can A Domicile Of Telangana Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: No, in order to be eligible to apply, the applicant should be a resident/domicile of the state of Manipur.

Q: Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?
A: This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.

Q: Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?
A: The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/79/9a/799a0d4d-4a03-4e17-a66d-a3bef1227c28/application_form_for_artistes_pension.pdf

Q: Is There Any Application Fee?
A: No, there is no application fee.

Q: Can Applicants From Scheduled Castes Also Apply To This Scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme is open to all applicants irrespective of their caste.