New scheme to pay pensions to artistes!

New scheme to pay pensions to artistes!

The officials of the cultural affairs ministry is to formulate a pension scheme for reputed artistes who have contributed to the uplifting of the  artistic field  for a period of five years in order to recognize the services made.This has been added by the authorities of the department of cultural affairs.Initially a payment of Rs 50,000/- would be given from the government ,after which the first pension installment has to be paid. by the artiste.

There are certain conditions stipulated for them to be entitled for a pension.As at 2016.11.15 they

should be between the ages of 23 ans 55.The artiste should not be an employee of a government or a private institution who will be entitled to a pension scheme.These are the suitability criteria for eligibility for a pension.

After reaching the age of 60 years a pension equivalent to the amount paid by each artiste monthly would be received as the monthly pension from the social security board.

The last day for calling applications is November 15th.Inquiries could be made from telephone 00112882592 or from www.culturaldept.gov.lk web site