Government implementing Scheme for Pension and Medical Aid to Artistes

The objective of the Scheme is to improve the financial and socio-economic status of the old aged artists and scholars who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields of arts, letters etc. but leading a miserable life or are in penury condition.

The Government is implementing a Scheme namely "Scheme for Pension and Medical Aid to Artistes". The objective of the Scheme is to improve the financial and socio-economic status of the old aged artists and scholars who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields of arts, letters etc. but leading a miserable life or are in penury condition. The Scheme has also provided to provide medical aid facility to such Artistes and his/her spouse by covering them under a convenient and affordable Health Insurance Scheme of the Government.

The above information was given by Minister of State (independent charge) for Culture and Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr Mahesh Sharma, in reply to an Unstarred Question in the Lok Sabha today.

(With Inputs from PIB)