About this social welfare scheme
Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana is a scheme under the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, Government of Odisha aims to offer sustenance and assistance to elderly artists who, despite facing financial hardship, have consistently devoted themselves to enriching culture of the state.
Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana is a scheme under the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, Government of Odisha aims to offer sustenance and assistance to elderly artists who, despite facing financial hardship, have consistently devoted themselves to enriching, displaying, and preserving the arts and culture of Odisha. Under this scheme, pension is provided to indigent artists who are in distress condition despite his/her lifelong commitment/dedication to our art and culture with their noteworthy contributions. This scheme has been designed to be implemented with specific stipulations with regard to age, income, his/her contribution as an artist and the physical and financial condition of his/her family.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MKSYODISHA) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Culture Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Social welfare |
| Level / State | State · Odisha |
| Official portal | mksy.in |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Culture Department, Government Of Odisha |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 50,000 per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 40+ years
- 💰Income up to Rs. 50,000
- 💼Artists
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The financial assistance for an artist shall be Rs. 1200/- per month.
Note:
- After the first payment is given in cash and the beneficiary is properly identified by the authority, the financial assistance will be deposited every month into the beneficiary's Savings Bank account in any Nationalized Bank.
Who qualifies
- An artist in order to be eligible for the assistance shall be of a minimum of 50 years of age in the case of males and 40 years and above in the case of female artists.
- The annual income of the artist shall not exceed Rs. 50,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Rural Area and Rs. 60,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Urban Area or as may further be determined by the Government from time to time.
- An artist covered under this scheme will not be eligible for similar benefits under any other scheme of the Government.
Note: Each year in the month of April, the beneficiary shall furnish his/her Life Certificate in the prescribed Form signed by any Member of Parliament/Member of the Legislative Assembly/any Gazetted Government Officer /Chairman of ULBs/Chairman of any Panchayat Samiti.
Cancellation of Pension:
- On his/her death
- On the satisfaction of the Government that information furnished to the District Level Selection Committee in pursuance was either erroneous, false or inconclusive (or)
- On the determination by the Government that the beneficiary has indulged in activities prejudicial to the public interest or public order (or)
- On his/her ceasing to have the eligibility
- Non-submission of Life Certificate within the prescribed date line during each year.
Papers to keep ready
1. Identity proof i.e. Copy of Aadhaar Card, Voter ID
2. Proof of Birth certificate
3. Proof of address
4. Passport size photograph
5. Income certificate (Issued by a Competent Authority)
6. Artist skill/achievement certificate
7. Bank account number
8. A mobile number
9. Any other document, as required
Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 01: To avail of the benefits under the scheme, the applicant need to visit the official login website: http://www.mksy.in/
Step 02: The applicants need to register, in case not registered, click on “Apply for Registration’’ and fill in all the mandatory details i.e. Personal details, Address details, Family and Income information, Artist's Skilled Detail, and Bank Details.
Step 03: After successful registration, the applicant can login through the user name and password to fill out the application form.
Step 04: Fill all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the required documents.
Step 05: Submit the application form after verifying all the filled details.
Note: The Department shall publish an advertisement in the print, and electronic media and on the Department’s website seeking applications from eligible artists within a period of 2 months from the date of such publication.
Procedure of Selection:
Step 01: There shall be a Selection Committee in each District with the Collector & District Magistrate as the Chairman. The concerned District Culture Officer shall place the applications before the Selection Committee for consideration.
Step 02: The Selection Committee shall scrutinize each application with respect to the genuineness of the artists as per eligible criteria. The selection of artists shall be finalized by the Committee and approved by the Collector of the District.
Step 03: The approved list shall be forwarded to the Director, Odia Bhasa, Sahitya & Sanskruti Department for release of financial assistance.
Step 04: The approval of artists shall be individually communicated by the District Level Selection Committee.
Step 05: In case the total numbers of beneficiaries are not selected in the first year, fresh advertisements may be made during the next year to fill up the target allotted to the District.
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MKSY)”?
Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana is a scheme initiated by the Odisha State Government to provide financial assistance and support to aged artists who have dedicated themselves to enriching and preserving the arts and culture of Odisha.
Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
An artist of Odisha state can apply under the scheme.
What are the age criteria to apply under the scheme?
An artist in order to be eligible for the assistance shall be of a minimum of 50 years of age in the case of males and 40 years and above in the case of female artists.
Is there any income criteria for the applicant?
Yes, the annual income of the artist shall not exceed Rs. 50,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Rural Area and Rs. 60,000/- only for the artists belonging to the Urban Area or as may further be determined by the Government from time to time.
Can an artist also avail of the benefits of other schemes?
No, an artist covered under this scheme will not be eligible for similar benefits under any other scheme of the Government.
What is the maximum financial assistance provided under the ‘MKSY’ Scheme?
The financial assistance for an artist is Rs. 1200/- per month.
What are the conditions for cancellation of Pension?
The pension can be cancel:-
• On his/her death
• On the satisfaction of the Government that information furnished to the District Level Selection Committee in pursuance was either erroneous, false or inconclusive (or)
• On the determination by the Government that the beneficiary has indulged in activities prejudicial to the public interest or public order (or)
• On his/her ceasing to have the eligibility
• Non-submission of Life Certificate within the prescribed date line during each year.
How to apply under the scheme?
The eligible applicant may visit the official website http://www.mksy.in/
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines/Notification culture.odisha.gov.in (PDF)
- Application Portal www.mksy.in
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