Pension for artistes and Special Family Pension
Assam government will offer Artiste Pension to persons having outstanding contributions in the field of Art & Culture besides Special Family Pension to indigent families of persons who were already awarded Artiste pension for making spectacular contributions in the state’s cultural sphere and have unfortunately passed away.
Applications will be received by Director of Cultural Affairs, Rabindra Bhawan, Guwahati, up to June 30 for consideration under the Assam Award of Pension to Artists and Special pension to their families. For further information on the format of application, etc. one may visit the website www.diprassam.gov.in
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