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Madhya Pradesh Kalakar Evam Sahityakar Kalyan Kosh Niyam- Serious Illness / Accident / Calamity Assistance

The scheme aims to provide one-time financial assistance for serious illness, accident, or calamity-related medical treatment to artists and litterateurs.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Madhya Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance | - One-time financial assistance of up to ₹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 can apply

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 ₹10,000.; The total family income should not exceed ₹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.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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 ₹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 ₹10,000, and the family income does not exceed ₹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.