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Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana

Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana is a scheme under the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, Government of Odisha aims to offer sustenance and assistance to elderly artists who, despite facing financial hardship, have consistently devoted themselves to enriching culture of the state.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Odisha

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The financial assistance for an artist shall be ₹1200/- per month. | Note: | - After the first payment is given in cash and the beneficiary is properly identified by the authority, the financial assistance will be deposited every month into the beneficiary's Savings Bank account in any Nationalized Bank.

Who can apply

An artist in order to be eligible for the assistance shall be of a minimum of 50 years of age in the case of males and 40 years and above in the case of female artists.; The annual income of the artist shall not exceed ₹50,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Rural Area and ₹60,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Urban Area or as may further be determined by the Government from time to time.; An artist covered under this scheme will not be eligible for similar benefits under any other scheme of the Government.; On his/her death; On the satisfaction of the Government that information furnished to the District Level Selection Committee in pursuance was either erroneous, false or inconclusive (or); On the determination by the Government that the beneficiary has indulged in activities prejudicial to the public interest or public order (or); On his/her ceasing to have the eligibility; Non-submission of Life Certificate within the prescribed date line during each year.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the “Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MKSY)”?

Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana is a scheme initiated by the Odisha State Government to provide financial assistance and support to aged artists who have dedicated themselves to enriching and preserving the arts and culture of Odisha.

Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?

An artist of Odisha state can apply under the scheme.

What are the age criteria to apply under the scheme?

An artist in order to be eligible for the assistance shall be of a minimum of 50 years of age in the case of males and 40 years and above in the case of female artists.

Is there any income criteria for the applicant?

Yes, the annual income of the artist shall not exceed [?]50,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Rural Area and [?]60,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Urban Area or as may further be determined by the Government from time to time.

Can an artist also avail of the benefits of other schemes?

No, an artist covered under this scheme will not be eligible for similar benefits under any other scheme of the Government.

What is the maximum financial assistance provided under the ‘MKSY’ Scheme?

The financial assistance for an artist is [?]1200/- per month.

What are the conditions for cancellation of Pension?

The pension can be cancel:- | On his/her death | On the satisfaction of the Government that information furnished to the District Level Selection Committee in pursuance was either erroneous, false or inconclusive (or) | On the determination by the Government that the beneficiary has indulged in activities prejudicial to the public interest or public order (or) | On his/her ceasing to have the eligibility | - Non-submission of Life Certificate within the prescribed date line during each year.

How to apply under the scheme?

The eligible applicant may visit the official website http://www.mksy.in/