Scheme for Giving Financial Assistance to the Legal Heirs of the Deceased Artist (Wife/Husband) on the Death of the Indigent Artist Who Was Receiving Financial Assistance
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme is run by the Art and Culture Department of the Tamil Nadu government. It provides financial assistance to the legal heirs (wife or husband) of artists who pass away. The scheme supports families of poor artists who were receiving regular financial help from the government at the time of their death.
What You Get
- One-time financial assistance of ₹3,000 to eligible legal heir
- Financial support during crisis caused by death of earning artist
- Assistance provided to widow or widower of deceased artist
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Legal heir (wife or husband) of the deceased artist
- Deceased artist must have been receiving financial assistance from the government
- Deceased artist must have been classified as indigent (poor)
- Resident of Tamil Nadu
- Heir must apply within the prescribed timeframe after artist's death
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Death Certificate
- 2. Marriage Certificate
- 3. Proof of Relationship
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Identity Proof
- 6. Government Assistance Records
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
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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