A sum of Rs.5,000/- is provided as assistance to meet the marriage expenses of the Folk artiste / Son / Daughter (only two times). To avail this, the registered folk artist has to submit the duly filled up application form, Copy of Identity card, Marriage Invitation, Photos of couple taken during marriage, a certificate issued by the Village Administrative Officer/ Counsellor stating that the member has not availed this facility from any other scheme.
A maximum amount of Rs.1,500/- for spectacles (once in every three years) are being given to the registered members. To avail this, the registered folk artist has to submit the Copy of Identity card, Original receipt for purchase of spectacles, Xerox copy of Eye Doctor’s prescription along with the application form.
If a registered folk artist dies naturally who has renewed his / her membership properly, a sum of Rs,20,000/- as family assistance and a sum of Rs.5,000/- towards funeral expenses, totally a sum of Rs.25,000/- will be paid to his / her nominee. To avail this, the nominee of the registered folk artist has to submit Original Identity card, Death Certificate, Legalheir certificate along with the application form.
Assistance for Education was provided to the son / daughter of registered folk artiste subject to maximum of 2 children starting from class X up to Post Graduate level and Professional courses along with hostel fees depending upon the course. To avail this, the registered folk artist has to submit the Copy of Identity card, Bonafide Certificate, Mark Sheet along with the application form.
The registered female folk artiste member will be provided a sum of Rs.6,000/- towards delivery expenses for maximum 2 children. To avail this, the registered folk artist has to submit the Copy of Identity card, Medical Report for Delivery of Child (Admission and Discharge summary), Birth Certificate along with the application form.
For Miscarriage / Termination of pregnancy, an amount of Rs.3,000/- will be provided towards hospital expenses for maximum 2 times. To avail this, the registered folk artist has to submit the Copy of Identity card, Medical Report for Miscarriage / Termination of Pregnancy along with the application form.
If a registered folk artiste died in an accident, a sum of Rs,1,00,000/- will be paid as Accidental Death Financial Assistance to his / her nominee. To avail this, the nominee of the registered folk artist has to submit Original Identity card, Medical Report of Doctor, Death Certificate, Legalheir certificate along with the application form.