Register for assistance on Seva Sindhu before June 5

Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy member P M Ravi has requested the artistes to register through the Seva Sindhu online portal before June 5, for the assistance package of Rs 3,000 provided by the government, for artistes who have been affected by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the press release, he stated that some artistes have already applied for assistance. Artistes who are not fluent in the Tulu language may also opt for the facility.

The artistes applying for the assistance should be above 35 years of age. They should have experience of a minimum of 10 years in their artform. They should not be receiving any monthly pension from the Department of Kannada and Culture or should not be a government employee.

Also, the artistes applying for the Covid-19 assistance should not be beneficiaries of other schemes of the Department of Kannada and Culture, such as subsidies under tribal sub-plan, musical instruments and costume subsidies or subsidies for the purchase of sculpture or art exhibitions.

The applicants are required to submit their address proof, Aadhaar number and related documents, he stated.

The artistes who do not possess knowledge of Tulu may call 99720 73295.