Financial Assistance to Indigent Artistes
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme, run by the Arts and Culture Department of Puducherry, provides monthly financial help to older artists who are struggling financially. It supports artists in traditional fields like music, dance, drama, folk arts, painting, and sculpture. The scheme recognizes the cultural contributions of these artists and helps them meet their basic needs.
What You Get
- Monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month
- Recognition and support for cultural artists
- Assistance available to artists aged 50 years and above
Who Can Apply
- Age: 50–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be 50 years of age or above
- Must be an artist in recognized fields: music, dance, drama, folk arts, painting, or sculpture
- Must be indigent (financially poor or in need)
- Must be a resident of Puducherry
- Should have demonstrated contribution to their respective art form
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Age Proof Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Art Proficiency Certificate
- 6. Puducherry Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 50–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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