Chief Ministergi Artistesinggi Tengbang (CMAT) – Scheme Of Festival Assistance For Participating In International & National Festival

> For International Festival Assistance:

1. The applicant should be a resident/domicile of the State of Manipur.
2. The applicant should be an Artist.
3. The individual artists or groups should have already given a performance/show in at least 2/3 of the National Festival recognized by the National Academies / Zonal Cultural Centres / Ministry of Culture, Government of India / Culture Department of State Government.
4. The individual artists or groups should have participated in 3/4 of the State Level Programme.
5. The applicant individual or group should not have been sponsored wholly by any individual or institution for the same purpose.

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> For National Festival Assistance:

1. The applicant should be a resident/domicile of the State of Manipur.
2. The applicant should be an Artist.
3. The individual artists or groups should have already given a performance/show in at least 3/4 of recognized National Festivals.
4. The individual artists or groups should have participated in 3/4 State Level Programmes.
5. The applicant individual or group should not have been sponsored wholly by any individual or institution for the same purpose.

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Method of Selection:

The selection of artists/groups will be done by a Screening / Selection Committee constituted by the Government. This Committee will also decide whether a festival/event is to be considered an International or National Festival.