Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival
in Manipur
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Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival in Manipur
Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Manipur.
Apply for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival in Manipur
Scheme Overview
Through the scheme "Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT)-Scheme of Festival Assistance for Participating in International & National Festival", the artists will be extended a sum of financial assistance to meet their travel costs and journey costs to participate in International Festivals.
Eligibility Criteria
> **For International Festival Assistance:**
The applicant should be a resident/domicile of the State of Manipur.
The applicant should be an Artist.
The individual artists or groups should have already given a performance/show in at least 2/3 of the National Festival recognized by the National Academies / Zonal Cultural Centres / Ministry of Culture, Government of India / Culture Department of State Government.
The individual artists or groups should have participated in 3/4 of the State Level Programme.
The applicant individual or group should not have been sponsored wholly by any individual or institution for the same purpose.
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> **For National Festival Assistance:**
The applicant should be a resident/domicile of the State of Manipur.
The applicant should be an Artist.
The individual artists or groups should have already given a performance/show in at least 3/4 of recognized National Festivals.
The individual artists or groups should have participated in 3/4 State Level Programmes.
The applicant individual or group should not have been sponsored wholly by any individual or institution for the same purpose.
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**Method of Selection:**
The selection of artists/groups will be done by a Screening / Selection Committee constituted by the Government. This Committee will also decide whether a festival/event is to be considered an International or National Festival.
Benefits
The expenditure will be reimbursed to the applicant through DBT after receipt of all bill / vouchers / tickets / Boarding Pass etc in original.
1. Individual artiste (3 Nos.) once a year will be supported.
2. Group Artistes (3 Nos. of the registered cultural group) once a year will be supported.
1. Individual artiste (3 Nos.) once a year will be supported.
2. Group Artistes (3 Nos. of the registered cultural group) once a year will be supported.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Residential/Domicile Certificate. |
| 2 | Invitation Letter in Original. |
| 3 | Ticket Copies (both Bus / Train / Air) with the list of Artistes. |
| 4 | Bank Account Detail (for Individual / Registered group). |
| 5 | Bio-Data of the individual artiste or activities report of the group with relevant supporting documents. |
| 6 | Receipt of all bills / vouchers / tickets / Boarding Pass etc in original. |
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/e6/d1/e6d13c2f-4f81-4036-b634-0f1a89e470d5/application_form_for_international__national_festival_participation.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/e6/d1/e6d13c2f-4f81-4036-b634-0f1a89e470d5/application_form_for_international__national_festival_participation.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/e6/d1/e6d13c2f-4f81-4036-b634-0f1a89e470d5/application_form_for_international__national_festival_participation.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) latest by a month before the travel schedule.
Common questions in Manipur
Who can apply for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival in Manipur?
Eligible residents of Manipur who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival 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
This scheme is managed by the Department of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur.