Artists who have exceeded the age of 60 years who were engaged in the field of art but are now without permanent income or pension can claim this assistance. For this purpose such artists should obtain an application form the Divisional Secretariat and the completed form should be sent to the Department of Cultural Affairs together with a recommendation of the Divisional Secretariat to obtain the money. This is a programme implemented throughout the year.

This money is paid annually Previously a sum of Rs.2500/= was paid and this amount has been increased to Rs.3000/= in the year 2008.