What are the Benefits?
- Persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, whose source of income is through their traditional art, and who do not possess musical instruments or costumes, are provided with traditional musical instruments (such as Dhol, Damaun, Masakbeen, Ransingha, Trumpet, Nagada, Shield, Sword, etc.) and costumes free of cost to help them sustain their livelihood. | - The instruments are provided only once in a lifetime.
Who is Eligible?
Required Documents
Common Questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Persons belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes whose source of income is through their traditional art and who do not have musical instruments or costumes.
What type of assistance is provided?
Eligible beneficiaries are provided traditional musical instruments (Dhol, Damaun, Masakbeen, Ransingha, Trumpet, Nagada, Shield, Sword, etc.) and traditional costumes free of cost.
How many instruments can an artist receive?
Each artist is entitled to receive one instrument for a lifetime.
Are there any income limits for beneficiaries?
Yes, folk artists from SC/ST communities whose monthly income does not exceed ₹2,000/- are eligible.
How are beneficiaries selected?
Beneficiaries are selected by a committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Secretary of Culture at the Directorate level.
How does the Directorate inform about the scheme?
The Directorate of Culture publishes an advertisement inviting applications from eligible SC/ST individuals.