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Assam Govt Announces Silpi Pensions For 2024-25

The government announced family pensions for the families of 29 artists. The families of these artists, including those who passed away, will receive a monthly pension of Rs 8,000.

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Assam Govt Announces Silpi Pensions For 2024-25

Ahead of Silpi Divas, the Assam government’s cultural affairs department on Thursday announced the recipients of artist pension for 2024-25. According to the official notification, 73 artists from Assam will receive monthly pensions.

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On the other hand, the government announced family pensions for the families of 29 artists. The families of these artists, including those who passed away, will receive a monthly pension of Rs 8,000. The move will come into effect from January 17 onwards.

Meanwhile, 179 artists from across different districts of Assam will receive a one-time grant of Rs 50,000 from the government, in addition to the families of 10 artists receiving one-time special assistance. Five differently-abled artists will also receive this one-time grant.

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