odisha cm hike traditional artist allowance
Good news for the traditional artists of the state. The state government has increased the monthly allowance under the Chief Minister’s Artist Support Scheme. The Chief Minister announced this at the 48th State-level Pala Sammelan held at Park Lane, Keonjhar.
traditional artist allowance Increased
As per the decision, the monthly allowance of artists aged between 40 and 80 years has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. Similarly, the monthly allowance of artists above the age of 80 has been increased from Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500. This will benefit 47,704 artists and their families in the state. The Chief Minister said that this allowance has been increased in honour of the artists who protect and promote Odia identity. As per the announcement of the Chief Minister, the allowance of artists under the Chief Minister’s Artist Assistance Scheme has been increased.
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