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The Artist Welfare Fund Of Assam

The scheme The Artist Welfare Fund of Assam is a scheme of financial asssistance by the Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation, Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Assam. The scheme extednds to the whole of Assam.

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About This Scheme

The scheme The Artist Welfare Fund of Assam is a scheme of financial asssistance by the Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation, Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Assam. The scheme extednds to the whole of Assam. The Major Objectives of the Fund are: 1. To help the Artists (or their dependents) who are in financial distress due to old age or otherwise handicapped from accident or disease. 2. Medical aid to such Artists and their dependents. 3. Education for such Artists and their dependents (to be limited up two children) 4. Assistance to such Artist in case of accidents, medical emergency etc. 5. 'Dependent' means and includes: Spouse of a deceased Artist; Minor sons and daughters; Unmarried and non-earning daughters; Parents wholly dependent on the Artist.

Benefits

₹50.0K

Limit of Financial Grant for various disease

1. Cancer: ₹ 50,000.00

2. Kidney Transplant or Total Kidney Failure: ₹ 50,000.00

3. Heart Pacemaker / Bypass: ₹ 20,000.00

4. Death: To be decided by the Board

5. Disability due to Accident: To be decided by the Board

6. Others

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be and artist in the field of art and culture of the State.

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    The applicant must be above the age of 20 years (in case of applicant being the artist).

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    The applicant should be in distress.

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    The applicant should have a made a mark or made some achievement in the field of art and culture.

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    The applicant should be able to provide artistic credentials supporting his/her achievement.

How to Apply

IIn-person

The candidate must apply in the standard application form available in the website and send it to the office of Assam State Film (Finance & Development) Corporation Ltd (ASFFDC), Shilpgram Road, near Sankardev Kalakshetra, Panjabari, Guwahati-37.

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Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K

Available In

Assam

Categories

Sports & CultureSocial welfare & Empowerment

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