Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes
in Manipur
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Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes in Manipur
Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Manipur.
Apply for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes in Manipur
Scheme Overview
The scheme "CMAT - Scheme for Award to Distinguished Artistes" is a scheme by the Dept. of Art & Culture, Govt. of Manipur, to encourage and felicitate the artistes (in the field of culture) belonging to different fields for their achievements such as winning National Awards namely Padma Award, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a domicile of the state of Manipur.
The applicant should be National Award winners viz Padma Awardee, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, Sahitya Akademi Awardee, Lalit Kala Akademi Awardee, and Zonal Cultural Centre’s Award including Young Awardees, National Level Competition, and National Film Awards for individuals and groups.
The award winners whose age is below 40 will come under the Young / Junior category and those above 40 will come under Senior Category.
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**Note 1:** The scheme will cover those awards announced or received during the current financial year and current calendar year.
**Note 2:** The selection of artistes for Awards / Felicitation will be done by a Screening / Selection Committee constituted by the Government.
Benefits
Individual (Young Awardees / Competition Winner) – 15 numbers @ ₹ 50,000/- each (once a year)
Individual (Senior Awardees) – 15 numbers @ ₹ 1,00,000/- each (once in a year)
Group (Competition Winner – Young) – 5 numbers @ ₹ 1,00,000/- each (once a year)
Group (Competition Winner – Senior) – 5 numbers @ ₹ 1,50,000/- each (once a year)
The award money will be released to the personal account of the beneficiary/group through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Sized Photograph |
| 2 | Residential/Domicile Certificate of the State of Manipur |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card |
| 4 | Details of the Bank Account |
| 5 | Bio Data with Relevant Supporting Documents/Certificate |
| 6 | Proof of Age / Date of Birth |
| 7 | Proof of Winning a National Award viz Padma Awardee, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, Sahitya Akademi Awardee, Lalit Kala Akademi Awardee, and Zonal Cultural Centre’s Award including Young Awardees, National Level Competition, and National Film Awards. |
How to Apply in Manipur
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/c4/27/c4271ee3-f111-40b5-bf26-ec36cf535a9c/application_form_for_award_to_distinguished_artistes.pdf Step 1: The applicant should take print of the format of the application form provided in the scheme guidelines.
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/c4/27/c4271ee3-f111-40b5-bf26-ec36cf535a9c/application_form_for_award_to_distinguished_artistes.pdf Step 2: The applicant should fill in all the mandatory fields and attach all the (self-attested) required documents.
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) latest by a month befo…
Offline — https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/c4/27/c4271ee3-f111-40b5-bf26-ec36cf535a9c/application_form_for_award_to_distinguished_artistes.pdf Note: The Department of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur reserves the right to reject or cancel any application without assigning any reason.
Common questions in Manipur
Who can apply for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes in Manipur?
Eligible residents of Manipur who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes in Manipur?
Applicants in Manipur typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.