A contributory pension scheme for artistes was commenced by the Department of Cultural Affairs as per the Budget Proposals 2016. The objective is to give a professional recognition and social security to the Sri Lankan artistes who have contributed for the advancement of arts in Sri Lanka.
This is a joint program implemented with the Social Security Board for the artistes in the age group of 23-55 years who have actively engaged in the field of arts for more than 5 years and who are not entitled to any other state run pension.
A sum of Rs. 50,000 per person is allocated as the contribution from the state on the date he/she joins the Pension Scheme.
Further details could be obtained through the following attachments.
- Circular
- Application
- Benefits gained at the age of 60 years by investing Rs. 50,000
- Method on how the payment is paid in case of death and/disability
- Contact number of the District Secretariats
- Table on the monthly instalment that should be paid for a monthly pension of Rs. 10,000- Rs. 100,000
- Table on the annual instalment that should be paid for a monthly pension of Rs. 10,000- Rs. 100,000