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Sthapna Diwas at Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh. (Via Lalit Kala Akademi Uttar Pradesh)
The Lalit Kala Akademi on Thursday announced that it has launched a scholarship scheme for six painters and sculptors associated with folk art, under which they will receive Rs 5,000 every month.
The Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Art), which is an autonomous body set up by the Government of India, is under the Ministry of Culture and works for the promotion of fine arts.
“A scholarship of Rs 5,000 per month (from January) will be given to six folk artists of the state under the Art Teaching Scholarship Scheme from the Academi,” said a state spokesperson.
UP Govt to Award Monthly Scholarships Worth Rs 5,000 to Artists, Folk Artists
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Lucknow: In an attempt to promote art and culture in Uttar Pradesh, the Lalit Kala Akademi has launched a scholarship scheme for painters and sculptors associated with folk art. Under this Art Teaching Scholarship Scheme from the Academi, scholarships worth Rs 5,000 will be given every month from January 2021.
The proposal was sent by the Lalit Kala Akademi to the government, after which the rule was amended to include folk art along with visual arts. The scholarships have launched to encourage and help folk artists who are conducting research at the age of a maximum of 40 years.