India, Feb. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Financial Year

Artists provisionally Selected*

Artists Benefitted (including existing beneficiaries)

Amount Disbursed (Rs. in Cr.)

2020-21

1821

2000

8.71

2021-22

2251

3029

15.42

2022-23

1150

3651

18.59

2023-24

355

3811

28.96

2024-25

Under Process

4636

26.09

Apart from the various social security schemes operated by various Ministries of Government of India for citizens of various age groups, the Government recognizes the invaluable contribution of artists, performers and cultural workers to the rich cultural heritage of India.

While there is no single, all-encompassing social security or benefit for all categories of artists and cultural workers, the G...