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Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival

Manipur
Quick Summary: Manipur's CMAT Scheme of Festival Assistance helps local artists and cultural groups with travel costs when they are invited to perform at international or national festivals, subject to a record of national and state-level performances.

About Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival

The Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Manipur, operates the “Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme of Festival Assistance for Participating in International & National Festival”. It gives artists a grant towards their travel and journey expenses when they are invited to perform at International Festivals overseas, on condition that the artists themselves meet the international travel costs, visa fees, performance remuneration and similar costs.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

For International Festival Assistance:

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The applicant must be a resident/domicile of Manipur

The applicant must be a resident/domicile of Manipur.

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The applicant must be a performing Artist

The applicant must be a performing Artist.

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The individual artist or group must already have…

The individual artist or group must already have performed at 2/3 or more National Festivals recognised by the National Academies / Zonal Cultural Centres / Ministry of Culture, Government of India / Culture Department of the State Government.

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The individual artist or group must have taken…

The individual artist or group must have taken part in 3/4 State Level Programmes.

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The applicant, whether individual or group, must not…

The applicant, whether individual or group, must not be fully sponsored for the same purpose by any person or institution. For National Festival Assistance:

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The applicant must be a resident/domicile of Manipur

The applicant must be a resident/domicile of Manipur.

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The applicant must be a performing Artist

The applicant must be a performing Artist.

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The individual artist or group must already have…

The individual artist or group must already have performed at 3/4 or more recognised National Festivals.

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The individual artist or group must have taken…

The individual artist or group must have taken part in 3/4 State Level Programmes.

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The applicant, whether individual or group, must not…

The applicant, whether individual or group, must not be fully sponsored for the same purpose by any person or institution. Method of Selection: A Screening / Selection Committee set up by the Government chooses the artists/groups, and also decides whether a given festival or event counts as an International or a National Festival.

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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Certificate of residence/domicile in the state

Certificate of residence/domicile in the state.

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The original letter of invitation to the festival

The original letter of invitation to the festival.

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Copies of the Bus / Train / Air…

Copies of the Bus / Train / Air tickets, together with the list of Artistes travelling.

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Bank account particulars (of the Individual / Registered…

Bank account particulars (of the Individual / Registered group).

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The individual artiste's bio-data, or the group's activity…

The individual artiste's bio-data, or the group's activity report, with supporting documents.

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Originals of all bills / vouchers / tickets…

Originals of all bills / vouchers / tickets / Boarding Passes and similar receipts.

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 Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival through the offline application process outlined below.

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Print a copy of the festival assistance application…

Print a copy of the festival assistance application form that accompanies the scheme guidelines.

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Complete each compulsory field and attach self-attested copies…

Complete each compulsory field and attach self-attested copies of all the necessary documents.

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Lodge the completed form with the Directorate of…

Lodge the completed form with the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur, Palace Compound, Imphal, together with a covering letter to the Director (Art & Culture), at least a month ahead of the travel schedule.

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