Silpi Pension Scheme - Assam

Description
Silpi Pension Scheme is a Welfare Scheme provided by the Government of Assam to support the Artists of Assam. Artiste/Family pension along with Barxik Silpi Sanman One-time financial assistance of the Govt. of Assam will be offered to the person having outstanding contributions in the field of Art and Culture in the State and Special Family Pension will also be offered to indigent families of Artistes who had made a spectacular contribution in the State’s Cultural sphere and have unfortunately passed away. There are 4 types of Schemes under the Silpi Pension Scheme: 1. Artist Pension Scheme 2. Family Pension Scheme 3. Barxik Silpi Sanman Ex-Gratia Grant Scheme 4. One-time Special Financial Assistance to Families of deceased artist Scheme The main objective of the Scheme is to support the artist and needy families of Artists who made contributions to the field of Art and Culture in the State of Assam. It also aims to provide Financial assistance to the artist and their families in different schemes. It provides pensions to families and artists monthly for better livelihood and gives recognition to the Art and Culture of Assam through this platform. The financial assistance schemes are expected to encourage artists and technicians to engage in their creative pursuits with renewed vigour. For Divyang and Bed-ridden artists, the Cultural Development Officers or the Junior Assistants of Cultural Centres under the Directorate of Cultural Affairs from their respective districts will visit the homes of those applicants for applying through an online process. The names and contact numbers of concerned Cultural Development Officers/Junior Assistants will be available on the official website.

Benefits
• Under the Artist Pension Scheme, the beneficiary will receive an amount of ₹8,000/- (per month).
• Under the Family Pension Scheme, the beneficiary will receive an amount of ₹4,000/- (per month).
• Under the Barxik Silpi Sanman (Ex-Gratia Grant), the beneficiary will receive an amount of ₹50,000/- (One time).
• Under the One-time special financial assistance to families of deceased Artist Scheme, the beneficiary will receive an amount of ₹50,000/- (One time).

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a permanent resident of the State of Assam.
2. - An artist, who has made outstanding contributions in the field of Music, Dance, Fine Arts, Puppetry, Musk making, and also covering artists and technicians associated with Mobile Theatre and Amateur Theatre and Films, is eligible under this scheme.
3. - Indigent families of artists who have made outstanding contributions in the field of Music, Dance, Fine Arts, Puppetry, Musk making, etc. are eligible under this scheme.
4. - The applicant must have a recognition proof certificate.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: Online forms for application will be available on the official website: https://www.silpisanmanassam.com
Online — https://www.silpisanmanassam.com/register
Step 01: Online forms for application will be available on the official website: https://www.silpisanmanassam.com

Step 2: Step 02: You will be able to See Apply Online on Homepage and Click on it.
Online — https://www.silpisanmanassam.com/register
Step 02: You will be able to See Apply Online on Homepage and Click on it.

Step 3: Step 03: In the Next Step, You will be able to See Registration in the new window.
Online — https://www.silpisanmanassam.com/register
Step 03: In the Next Step, You will be able to See Registration in the new window.

Step 4: Step 04: Select the Category Fill in the Personal Information and Get OTP on your Mobile number.
Online — https://www.silpisanmanassam.com/register
Step 04: Select the Category Fill in the Personal Information and Get OTP on your Mobile number.

Step 5: Step 05: After filling out your Registration Form, you will have to Upload all the Documents listed Above.
Online — https://www.silpisanmanassam.com/register
Step 05: After filling out your Registration Form, you will have to Upload all the Documents listed Above.

Step 6: Step 06: Now click on Submit Button, you will be Registered for the Scheme.
Online — https://www.silpisanmanassam.com/register
Step 06: Now click on Submit Button, you will be Registered for the Scheme.

Required Documents
• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Age-Proof Certificate
• Domicile Certificate
• Identity proof (Passport, Aadhaar, Voter Id, Driving License, Ration Card, Bank Passbook, Photo Identity Card, etc.)
• Passport Photograph of the applicant
• Single passport photograph of the applicant and Joint photograph of Husband and Wife (In case of Family Pension)
• Bank Passbook first page
• Income Certificate
• Death Certificate of the Artist (In case of Family Pension)
• Disability Certificate. ( In the case of Divyang Artists)
• Achievements proof certificates
• Recognitions Proof certificate
• National/International Recognition certificates, if any
• Recommendation if any

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the scope of the scheme?
A: The Scheme will provide pension/financial grants to the Artists of Assam as a token of recognition for their outstanding contribution to the field of Art & Culture. The Scheme will also provide pension/financial grants to the indigent families of artists who have made outstanding contributions.

Q: How much pension an artist will receive under the Artist Pension Scheme?
A: The beneficiary/artist will receive a monthly pension of [?]8,000.

Q: How much pension an indigent family will receive under the Family Pension Scheme?
A: The beneficiary will receive a monthly pension of [?]4,000.

Q: Does the applicant receive a sum of ₹50,000/- every year under the Barxik Silpi Sanman (Ex-Gratia Grant) Scheme?
A: No, the sum of [?]50,000/- will be given to the beneficiary only one time.

Q: How many types of Schemes are there under Silpi Pension Scheme?
A: There are 4 types of Schemes under the Silpi Pension Scheme which are Artist Pension, Family Pension, One-time Barxik Silpi Sanman, and One-time Special Financial Assistance to Families of Deceased Artists.

Q: Is this scheme only for an artist & indigent family of artists?
A: Yes, this scheme is applicable to the artists of Assam & indigent families of artists who have made outstanding contributions in the field of Art & Culture.

Q: What is the criterion for an Artist?
A: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam and must have a recognition proof certificate.

Q: What fields of Art & Culture will be considered under this scheme?
A: The field of Music, Dance, Fine Arts, Puppetry, Musk making, and also covering artists and technicians associated with Mobile Theatre and Amateur Theatre and Films.

Q: Is every family of an artist covered under this scheme?
A: No, only the indigent families of artists who have made outstanding contributions in the field of Art & Culture are eligible under this scheme.

Q: Where can I find online application to avail the scheme?
A: Online forms for application will be available on the website https://www.silpisanmanassam.com

Q: What are the details required while registering?
A: Name, Mobile number, password, and the Pension Scheme the user wants to avail for.

Q: What are the documents required to be uploaded before submitting the application?
A: Documents required to be uploaded are Pan Card, Aadhar Card, Age Proof Certificate, Bank Passbook, Income Certificate, etc.

Q: What would happen if any wrong information provided by the applicant?
A: For any kind of wrong application provided by the applicant, the applicant concerned shall be solely responsible.

Q: How will Divyang and bed-ridden artiste avail the Scheme?
A: For Divyang and bed-ridden artists, the Cultural Development Officers or the Junior Assistants of Cultural Centres under the Directorate of Cultural Affairs from their respective districts will visit the homes of those applicants for applying through an online process.