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Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Manipur
Quick Summary: Under Manipur's CMAT Scheme for Award to Distinguished Artistes, the Department of Art & Culture felicitates local artistes who win national honours such as Padma, Akademi or National Film Awards, in Young and Senior categories.

About Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes

The Dept. of Art & Culture, Govt. of Manipur, runs the “Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme for Award to Distinguished Artistes” to motivate and honour cultural artistes from various disciplines for their accomplishments. These include winning National Awards such as the Padma Awards, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi and Lalit Kala Akademi Awards (Young Awardees included), National Film Awards, success in any national-level competition, and International Awards in Art & Culture.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be domiciled in Manipur

Applicants must be domiciled in Manipur.

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Applicants must have won a National Award, such…

Applicants must have won a National Award, such as the Padma Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Lalit Kala Akademi Award or Zonal Cultural Centre’s Award (Young Awardees included), a National Level Competition, or National Film Awards, whether as individuals or groups.

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Awardees younger than 40 fall in the Young…

Awardees younger than 40 fall in the Young / Junior category, while those older than 40 fall in the Senior Category. Note 1: Only awards announced or received in the current financial year and current calendar year are covered. Note 2: Artistes for Awards / Felicitation are chosen by a Screening / Selection Committee set up by the Government.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A passport-size photo of the artiste

A passport-size photo of the artiste

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Certificate of residence/domicile in the State of Manipur

Certificate of residence/domicile in the State of Manipur

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A valid Aadhaar identity card

A valid Aadhaar identity card

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Particulars of the artiste's bank account

Particulars of the artiste's bank account

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A bio-data backed by the relevant supporting documents/certificates

A bio-data backed by the relevant supporting documents/certificates

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Evidence of age / date of birth

Evidence of age / date of birth

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Evidence of having won a National Award, such…

Evidence of having won a National Award, such as the Padma Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Lalit Kala Akademi Award or Zonal Cultural Centre’s Award (Young Awardees included), a National Level Competition, or National Film Awards.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) - Scheme For Award To Distinguished Artistes through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Print out the award application form given in…

Print out the award application form given in the scheme guidelines.

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Complete every compulsory field and enclose all the…

Complete every compulsory field and enclose all the required documents, self-attested.

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Hand in the completed form, along with a…

Hand in the completed form, along with a covering letter addressed to the Director (Art & Culture), at the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur office, Palace Compound, Imphal, no later than a month before the travel schedule. Note: The Department of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur may turn down or cancel any application without giving reasons.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References