Bihar Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• On 1st July 2025, the Bihar State Cabinet gave approval to two major welfare schemes.
• The first initiative, "Bihar CM PRATIGYA Yojana", focuses on supporting unemployed youth.
• The second scheme, highlighted in this article, targets elderly artists and is titled "Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana".
• The scheme's purpose is to offer financial relief to aged and economically vulnerable artists who have played a key role in preserving Bihar's artistic traditions and cultural identity.
• This pension scheme will be managed and operated by the Department of Art, Culture & Youth, Government of Bihar.
• Eligible senior artists will receive a fixed monthly pension under this scheme as a token of appreciation for their cultural contributions.
• A monthly amount of Rs. 3,000/- will be deposited directly into the bank accounts of selected senior artists.
• To qualify, an artist must be at least 50 years old and should have devoted a minimum of 10 years to performing or promoting Bihar's cultural or artistic legacy.
• Applicants with a total annual income exceeding Rs. 1,20,000/- from all sources will not be considered eligible.
• Artists are required to complete their registration on the official Bihar Artist Registration Portal before submitting a pension application.
• Recognized art forms for eligibility under this scheme include :-
  • Anchoring or public announcing
  • Traditional or classical dance
  • Visual and fine arts
  • Instrumental performance
  • Poetry or recitation
  • Vocal music
  • Drama and theatre
  • Other creative art forms
  • Digital and online art instruction
• Artists interested in applying can obtain the application form free of cost from the office of the District Art and Culture Officer.
• For help or any clarification related to the scheme, artists are encouraged to reach out to the District-level Art and Culture Officer.

Scheme Benefits

• Senior Artist will receive per month financial assistance as pension.
• Rs. 3,000/- per month pension will be provided to all eligible senior artists.

Eligibility Requirement

• Applicant should be a Registered Artist. (Kalakar)
• Artist should be a Permanent Resident of Bihar.
• Artist's Age should be 50 years or more than 50 years.
• Experience of 10 years in the field of any form of Art is required.
• Artist Annual Family Income should not be more than Rs. 1,20,000/-.
• Registration on Artist Registration Portal is must.

Required Documents

• Marksheet of Class 10th or Birth Certificate as Age Proof.
• Certificate of Caste.
• PAN Card of Applicant.
• Aadhaar Card of Applicant.
• Income Certificate of Family.
• Passport Size Photo.
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Self Declaration Form.
• Bank Account Number.
• Registration Number of Artist.
• Ration Card or Domicile Certificate for Residence Proof.

Steps to Apply

• Senior artists residing in Bihar are eligible to apply offline for a monthly pension benefit through the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana.
• Application Forms for the scheme are distributed at no cost from the following official locations :-
  • Office of the District Art and Culture Officer (DACO)
  • Local branch of the Art, Culture & Youth Department
  • Office of the District Magistrate or Collector
• Applicants must obtain the prescribed form from one of the listed government offices and complete it accurately.
• Ensure all supporting documents, as listed are attached when submitting the application.
• A Recommendation Letter from the District Art and Culture Officer is a compulsory requirement and must accompany the application.
• Submit the fully completed application and attached documentation at the DACO office for processing.
• The District Officer will examine the submission and verify eligibility before preparing a list of qualifying applicants.
• The finalized list of approved beneficiaries will be sent to the Art, Culture & Youth Department for sanctioning the pension.
• Once approved, each eligible artist will receive Rs. 3,000 per month as financial assistance, directly credited to their bank account.
• Registration on the Official Bihar Artist Registration Portal is a required; applications will not be entertained without it.
• To track the progress or status of your application, visit your local District Art and Culture Officer's office in person.

Application Forms

• Bihar Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana Application Form.
• Bihar Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana Self Declaration.

Relevant Links

• Bihar Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana Guidelines.
• Artist Registration Portal Bihar.

Contact Information

• Bihar Department of Art, Culture & Youth Department Contact.