Haryana Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme

Old Age Artists and Art Scholars of Haryana State will now get monthly honorarium (monthly pension) of Rs. 7,000/- (if annual income is more than Rs. 1.80 lakh and less than Rs. 3 lakh) and Rs. 10,000/- (if annual income is up to Rs. 1.80 lakh) under Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme.
Read the full article to get complete details about the scheme.

Introduction of Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme: A Brief Insight

• Haryana Government, while presenting the budget for the year 2023-2024 announced the launch of a pension scheme named “Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme”.
• Then on the 5th of May 2025, the Government of Haryana finally launched this scheme in the whole state.
• The main objective of the Haryana Government behind starting this scheme is to improve the socioeconomic and financial status of senior artists and art scholars of the State who don’t have a stable source of income at a certain age.
• Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme was specifically started for those artists and art scholars who made a significant contribution in the field of art or who are still contributing but not actively participating due to their age.
• This scheme is implemented by the Haryana Government’s Art and Culture Affairs Department.
• Monthly Financial Assistance as a pension will be provided to those artists and art scholars who are 60 years or older and who have worked for 20 years in the field of arts.
• Artisans or Art Scholars include Singers, Actors, Dancers, Painters, Sculptors, Theatre or Drama Artists of Haryana State who are registered with the Art and Culture Affairs Department.
• Beneficiary Artist and Art Scholar whose annual income from all sources is up to Rs. 1.80 lakh will get a monthly honorarium (pension) of Rs. 10,000/- per month under Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme.
• Whereas, if the annual income of an artist or art scholar is more than Rs. 1.80 lakh but less than Rs. 3 lakh, then they will get Rs. 7,000/- per month under the Haryana Government’s Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana.
• Those artists or art scholars are not eligible for a monthly pension whose annual income is more than Rs. 3 lakh per year.
• Online Application will going to be start soon for this scheme.
• However, the Beneficiary Applicant can apply through an Offline Application Form to avail the benefit of a monthly pension under the Government of Haryana’s Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Pension Scheme.
• Contact the District Officials of the Art and Culture Affairs Department in case any help or assistance is required regarding the scheme.
• Senior Citizen Artists and Art Scholars can also visit famous pilgrimage sites for free of cost under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana of the Haryana Government

Benefits Provided to Eligible Beneficiaries

• Senior Artists and Art Scholars will get the following benefits from the Haryana Government under its Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme :-
  • Monthly Honorarium (Financial Assistance) as a Pension will be provided.
  • Rs. 10,000/- per month will be provided to those beneficiaries whose annual income is up to Rs. 1,80,000/- per year.
  • Rs. 7,000/- per month will be provided to those beneficiaries whose annual income is more than Rs. 1,80,000/- but less than Rs. 3,00,000/-.
  • Monthly Pension will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary artist and art scholar.

Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled

• Government of Haryana sets the following eligibility conditions for artisans and art scholars to provide them monthly honorarium under Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme :-
  

  Only Permanent Residents of Haryana are Eligible to Apply. Applicant should be a Registered Artist or Art Scholar. Applicant Artist or Art Scholar should have worked in the field of art for at least 20 years. The Age of the Applicant should be 60 years or more than 60 years. Applicant should have a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra. (PPP ID) Applicant Artist or Art Scholar’s Annual Income should be between Rs. 1.80 Lakh to Rs. 3 Lakh. Applicant should have contributed to any of the below-mentioned art fields :- Singing. Acting. Dance. Drama. Painting. Playing a Musical Instrument. Sculpture. Theatre. Or any other Visual Arts.

Documents Required to be Attached

• Beneficiary Artist will have to attach the following documents with the Application Form of Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme at the time of applying for financial assistance :-
  • Residence Proof or Domicile of Haryana.
  • Beneficiary Aadhaar Card.
  • Parivar Pehchan Patra. (PPP ID)
  • Mobile Number.
  • Bank Account Number with IFSC Code.
  • Proof of Age.
  • Family Income Certificate.

How Beneficiaries Can Apply to Avail the Benefit of this Scheme

• Eligible Old Age Artists and Art Scholars can apply for a monthly honorarium of Rs. 7,000/- per month and Rs. 10,000/- per month as per their eligibility under the Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme through the Application Form.
• Application Form of Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme is available in the District Office of the Art and Culture Affairs Department of the Haryana Government.
• Collect the application form from the above-mentioned department and fill it carefully.
• Attach all the required documents with the application form.
• Check the filled details and then submit the Application Form along with all the documents to the Art and Culture Affairs Department District Office.
• Respective Officials will check and verify the received application form and document.
• A list of Eligible Artists and Art Scholars will be made for the disbursement of monthly pension under the Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Pension Scheme of the Haryana Government.
• After final approval from the department, the financial assistance will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary artists and art scholars.
• In the upcoming days, the Haryana Government also plans to accept Online Applications for the Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme.

Important Links Available

• Guidelines of Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme.
• Official Website of Art and Culture Affairs Department Haryana.

Contact Details in Case of Help Needed

• Contact Numbers of Art & Culture Affairs Department Haryana :-
  • 0172 2793897.
  • 0172 2793901.
  • 0172 2793896.
  • 0172 2793877.
  • 0172 2793884.
• Contact Email of Art 7 Culture Affairs Department Haryana :- artandcultureaffairshry@gmail.com.
• Address of Arts and Culture Affairs Department Haryana :-
  SCO 29, 2nd Floor,
  Sector 7-C, Madhya Marg,
  Chandigarh – 160019.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Scheme of the Haryana Government?
  -It is a pension scheme launched by the Haryana Government to support senior artists and art scholars who have contributed significantly in the field of arts.
• Who is eligible to receive benefits under this scheme?
  -Permanent residents of Haryana aged 60 or above who have worked in the arts field for at least 20 years and meet the income criteria are eligible.
• What financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
  -Eligible beneficiaries receive Rs. 10,000/- per month if their annual income is up to Rs. 1.80 lakh, and Rs. 7,000/- per month if their income is between Rs. 1.80 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh.
• What type of artists are covered under this scheme?
  -Artists in fields such as singing, acting, dance, drama, painting, sculpture, theatre, playing musical instruments, and other visual arts are covered under this scheme.
• What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
  -Applicants must submit residence proof, Aadhaar card, Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID), proof of age, family income certificate, bank details, and mobile number.
• Is there an income limit to be eligible for this scheme?
  -Yes, applicants must have an annual income up to Rs. 3 lakh to get eligible.
• Can an artist with income above Rs. 3 lakh per year apply for this scheme?
  -No, artists with annual income exceeding Rs. 3 lakh are not eligible for the pension.
• How can beneficiaries apply for the scheme?
  -Applicants can apply offline by collecting and submitting the application form at the District Office of the Art and Culture Affairs Department, Haryana.
• Is an online application facility available for this scheme?
  -Currently, the scheme accepts offline applications, but the online application facility is expected to start soon.
• How is the pension amount disbursed to beneficiaries?
  -The approved pension amount is directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary artist or art scholar.
• What is the role of Parivar Pehchan Patra in this scheme?
  -PPP ID is mandatory to verify the applicant’s family and income details during the application process.
• Where can applicants get assistance or more information about the scheme?
  -Applicants can contact the Art and Culture Affairs Department at 0172-2793897 or email at “artandcultureaffairshry@gmail.com”.

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