Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme
in West Bengal
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Key dates and updates (West Bengal)
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| Scheme launch |
Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme in West Bengal
Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme” was launched by the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal in 2014 to revive the Folk and Tribal Culture in their respective genre across various zones and districts in the State.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant may have a lineage or belong to a family practicing a given folk form or may belong to a tribal cultural/dance team or a folk-based instrumentalist as recognized by the Folk & Tribal Cultural Centre.
- The applicant must be between 18 to 60 years.
- The applicants above 60 years will be eligible for pension.
- The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
Benefits
Issuing identity cards to each folk artiste.
Under the scheme, the veteran and distressed folk-artistes who are above 60 years of age will get a monthly pension of ₹1000/-.
The enlisted folk artists under the age of 60 years, who are engaged in publicity campaigns in different departments, have been receiving ₹1000/- per month as a retainer fee.
The state government will arrange the minimum income for folk artists by engaging them in the public campaign programme on development projects such as Kannyasree, Yubasree, Sikshasree, etc. and programmes like Nirmal Bangla, Sarbo Sikhsa Avijan, etc.
Performance Fees: Performance-based fees @₹1000/- per head per day as and when engaged to perform their own genre mostly at any Government programme like fair/festival/Krishi Mela/Sabala Mela, etc.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc. |
| 2 | Passport size photographs |
| 3 | Bank Account number/ front page of the passbook |
| 4 | Address proof |
| 5 | Achievement/honour certificates |
| 6 | Any other documents, as asked by the concerned Department |
How to Apply in West Bengal
Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to contact their district Information & Cultural Affairs Department.
Offline Step 01: For taking benefit of this scheme, the applicant needs to contact their district Information & Cultural Affairs Department.
Step 02: The Department of Information & Cultural Affairs publishes notifications in various vernacular newspapers from time to time in order to impanel the Folk artists through auditions in different phases held at the district.
Offline Step 02: The Department of Information & Cultural Affairs publishes notifications in various vernacular newspapers from time to time in order to impanel the Folk artists through auditions in different phases held at the district.
Step 03: Interested and eligible Folk artists may apply in the prescribed format for the necessary selection procedure.
Offline Step 03: Interested and eligible Folk artists may apply in the prescribed format for the necessary selection procedure.
Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.
Offline Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2014 through 1 January 2014, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main objectives of the scheme are - (1) to bestow dignity on folk artists by issuing them identity cards, (2) to uphold the traditional folk forms of Bengal, (3) to revive nearly-extinct folk forms of art and culture and (4) to uplift the socio-economic conditions of artists associated with folk culture.