About this health scheme
The scheme aims to provide one-time financial assistance for serious illness, accident, or calamity-related medical treatment to artists and litterateurs.
The “Madhya Pradesh Kalakar Evam Sahityakar Kalyan Kosh Niyam- Serious Illness / Accident / Calamity Assistance” scheme has beenn launched by the Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to artists and litterateurs suffering from serious or long-term illnesses, accidents, or calamities. Under this scheme, one-time financial support is provided to meet medical treatment expenses that the beneficiary cannot afford.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Madhya Pradesh Kalakar Evam Sahityakar Kalyan Kosh Niyam- Serious Illness / Accident / Calamity Assistance (MPKSKKN-SIACA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Culture Department |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Health |
| Level / State | State · Madhya Pradesh |
| Official portal | culturemp.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 2.4 lakh per year |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💰Income Rs. 2.4 lakh tak
- 💼Artists
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance
- One-time financial assistance of up to Rs. 50,000.
- Provided for serious or long-term illness, accident, or calamity-related treatment.
Mode of Disbursement
- Direct bank transfer to the beneficiary account.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be an artist or a litterateur.
- The applicant should be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant should be suffering from a serious or long-term illness, accident, or calamity.
- The applicant’s (husband/wife) monthly income should not exceed Rs. 10,000.
- The total family income should not exceed Rs. 20,000 per month.
- The writer/artist's fully dependent spouse, fully dependent parents, dependent minor brothers and sisters, dependent minor children, dependent widowed daughter, and dependent differently-abled brothers and sisters are eligible to get assistance.
Who is not eligible
- The applicant should not be a government employee.
- The applicant should not be employed in autonomous or semi-government institutions.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form (Page No. 8) from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Director, Directorate of Culture, Madhya Pradesh.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 05 Jun 2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of this assistance?
To support artists during disability, long-term illness, accident, or natural calamity.
Who launched the scheme?
The scheme was launched by the Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Is the assistance recurring?
No, the assistance is provided only on a one-time basis.
What is the maximum amount payable?
The maximum financial assistance payable is up to Rs. 50,000.
Is a medical certificate mandatory?
Yes, a medical certificate is mandatory wherever applicable.
Are government employees eligible?
No, government employees are not eligible under the scheme.
How is the amount disbursed?
The assistance amount is disbursed through Direct Bank Transfer.
Can assistance be granted again?
Yes, but only in exceptional circumstances with proper justification.
Is age a criterion?
No, there is no specific age limit prescribed.
Who approves the assistance?
The assistance is approved by a state-level competent committee.
Are calamity victims eligible?
Yes, artists personally affected by a calamity are eligible.
Is residency mandatory?
Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
Whose decision is final?
The decision of the State Government is final.
Is income eligibility applicable?
Yes, the applicant's monthly income limit is Rs. 10,000, and the family income does not exceed Rs. 20,000.
Is a medical certificate mandatory?
Yes, a medical certificate is mandatory wherever applicable.
Are government employees eligible?
No, government employees are not eligible under the scheme.
How is the amount disbursed?
The assistance amount is disbursed through direct bank transfer.
Who approves the assistance?
The assistance is approved by a state-level competent committee.
Are calamity victims eligible?
Yes, artists personally affected by a calamity are eligible.
Is residency mandatory?
Yes, the applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website www.culturemp.in
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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