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Literary and Cultural Pension Scheme
Who Can Apply:
Traditional authors, poets, musicians, and stage actors aged 60+ in WB
Key Benefits:
•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 credited to bank account to support sustenance during old age
Updated: July 2026
Lokprasar Prakalpo
Who Can Apply:
Traditional folk musicians, dancers, and theater performers in West Bengal
Key Benefits:
•Monthly retention fee of Rs. 1,000 for active folk artists (aged 18-60)
•Additional payment of Rs. 1,000 per day for performing at government campaign campaigns
Updated: July 2026