Department of Art and Culture
A scheme by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur, that provides financial assistance to artists to meet their travel costs and journey expenses when invited to participate in International and National Festivals. The scheme supports individual artistes and registered cultural groups with reimbursement of expenditures through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after receipt of bills, vouchers, tickets, and boarding passes.
Sign in to see your eligibility against each criterion.
Sign in to see which documents you already have based on your profile.
Check Eligibility
Review all eligibility criteria on this page — turnover, Udyam class, sector, and special conditions.
Prepare Documents
Gather the items from the document checklist above. Incomplete documents are the most common rejection reason.
Submit Application
Apply via the official government portal or the implementing agency listed on this page.
Verification
Officials verify your application and documents. Respond promptly to any queries to avoid delays.
Approval
Receive a sanction letter or approval communication from the implementing agency.
Disbursement
Subsidy or loan credited to your designated bank account (typically 30–90 days after approval).
These are general steps. Check the official portal for scheme-specific requirements.