Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT): Support For Purchase Of Instruments / Equipment

Categories: Sports & Culture, Social welfare & Empowerment

Sub-categories: Culture, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Artists, Individual

Tags: Artist, Financial Assistance, Culture, Student

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What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?

This scheme aims to support many talented students and budding artistes, who are economically well but in need of instruments/equipment for their learning and performance purposes to help them groom towards professionalism.

For What Purposes Can The Scheme's Benefits Be Utilized?

The scheme's benefits be utilized for the purchase of instruments/equipment.

How Many Students Are Expected To Be Supported Through This Scheme?

In every academic year, 300 students will be supported through this scheme.

Which Department Manages This Scheme?

This scheme is managed by the Department of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur.

What Is The Maximum Amount Of Financial Assistance That A Student Can Get Through This Scheme?

The extent of financial assistance to the student will be decided by the Screening Committee.

How Many Times Can A Student Avail Of The Benefit Of This Scheme?

The applicant may avail of the benefit of this scheme twice during his studentship with a gap of one year.

Can The Students Of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy Also Apply To This Scheme?

Yes, the scheme is open to the students of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.

Does This Scheme Accept Online Applications?

No, this scheme only accepts offline applications.

Are There Any Age-Related Eligibility Criteria For This Scheme?

Yes, the applicant should be below 30 years of age (age to be reckoned on 1st April).

Does This Scheme Accept The Income Certificate That Is Issued By An Officer/Teacher Belonging To The Institution In Which The Applicant Is Studying?

No, the income certificate issued by any officer/teacher belonging to the institution in which the applicant is studying will not be accepted.

Are There Any Income-Related Eligibility Criteria For This Scheme?

The annual income of the parents, as well as the applicant, should be less than ₹ 1,00,000/-.

For What Purposes Can The Instruments/Equipment Be Utilized?

The instruments/equipment be utilized for their learning and performance purposes to help them groom towards professionalism.

To Whom Should The Application Be Addressed?

The duly filled-in application form should be addressed to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur.

What Is The Address Of The Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government Of Manipur?

The address of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur is: Office at Palace Compound, Imphal.

To Whom Should The Cover Letter Be Addressed?

The cover letter should be addressed to the Director (Art & Culture).

By When Should The Application Reach The Directorate Of Art & Culture?

The application should reach the Directorate of Art & Culture latest by a month before the travel schedule.

Is It Mandatory To Self-Attest All The Required Documents That Are To Be Attached To The Application?

Yes, all the required documents that are to be attached to the application should be self-attested mandatorily.

Is This Scheme A “One Family, One Benefit” Scheme?

No, there is no such mention in the scheme guidelines.

Can A Domicile Of Telangana Also Apply To This Scheme?

No, in order to be eligible to apply, the applicant should be a resident/domicile of the state of Manipur.

Is This Scheme State Sponsored Or Centrally Sponsored?

This scheme is a 100% State Sponsored Scheme.

Where Can I Find The Link To The Scheme Guidelines?

The Scheme Guidelines can be found at this link - https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/41/71/4171c3c3-f602-473a-ae8e-d08462dc119a/application_form_for_purchase_of_equipment__instruments.pdf

Is There A Percentage Of Slots Reserved For Female Applicants?

No, there is no reservation of slots based on the gender of the applicant.

Can Applicants From Scheduled Castes Also Apply To This Scheme?

Yes, the scheme is open to all applicants irrespective of their caste.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/cmat-spie
• https://artnculturemanipur.gov.in/media/filer_public/41/71/4171c3c3-f602-473a-ae8e-d08462dc119a/application_form_for_purchase_of_equipment__instruments.pdf

• Guidelines And Application Form