Sarkari Yojana
Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme
About Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme
The Department of Information & Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal, launched the “Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme” in 2014 to breathe new life into Folk and Tribal Culture of every genre across the State’s zones and districts. It mainly serves financially struggling rural Folk Artists, identified through a set procedure, by enlisting them and giving them alternative economic support along with opportunities to advance their folk art, thereby preserving the cultural heritage of different parts of Bengal. Its key aims are – 1. Giving folk artists dignity through identity cards 2. Preserving Bengal’s traditional folk forms 3. Reviving folk art and cultural forms that are close to extinction 4. Improving the socio-economic standing of artists linked to folk culture
Scheme Overview
State Government
Information And Cultural Affairs Department, West Bengal
01 Jan 2014
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants may come from a lineage or family…
Applicants may come from a lineage or family that practises a particular folk form, or be part of a tribal cultural/dance team, or be a folk-based instrumentalist recognised by the Folk & Tribal Cultural Centre.
Age should be from 18 to 60 years
Age should be from 18 to 60 years.
Those older than 60 years qualify for pension
Those older than 60 years qualify for pension.
Residence in West Bengal is required
Residence in West Bengal is required.
Benefits Provided
Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Every folk artiste is given an identity card
Every folk artiste is given an identity card.
Veteran and distressed folk-artistes aged over 60 years…
Veteran and distressed folk-artistes aged over 60 years receive ₹1000/- per month as pension.
Enlisted folk artists below 60 years who take…
Enlisted folk artists below 60 years who take part in publicity campaigns of various departments have been getting a retainer fee of ₹1000/- per month.
By involving folk artists in public campaigns for…
By involving folk artists in public campaigns for development projects like Kannyasree, Yubasree, Sikshasree, etc. and programmes such as Nirmal Bangla, Sarbo Sikhsa Avijan, etc., the state government ensures them a minimum income.
Performance Fees
Performance Fees: Whenever engaged to perform their own genre, mostly at Government programmes such as a fair/festival/Krishi Mela/Sabala Mela, etc., artists are paid @₹1000/- per head per day.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of identity, for example Aadhaar Card, Voter…
Proof of identity, for example Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
Photographs of passport size
Photographs of passport size
Bank Account number or the passbook's front page
Bank Account number or the passbook's front page
Proof of address
Proof of address
Certificates of achievements/honours
Certificates of achievements/honours
Other documents the concerned Department may request
Other documents the concerned Department may request
2014-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Lokprasar Prakalpo Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Get in touch with the district office of…
Get in touch with the district office of the Information & Cultural Affairs Department to benefit from this scheme.
From time to time, the Department of Information…
From time to time, the Department of Information & Cultural Affairs issues notices in vernacular newspapers to empanel Folk artists through district-level auditions held in phases.
Eligible Folk artists who are interested can apply…
Eligible Folk artists who are interested can apply in the prescribed format and go through the selection procedure.
The scheme's benefits become available once verification is…
The scheme's benefits become available once verification is successful.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.