Bengaluru : Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa launched the financial assistance scheme to artists who are under distress due to Covid 19 2nd wave.

Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that Rs 6.23 crore financial assistance is being provided to more than 20 thousand artists.

Financial assistance of Rs 3000 to each artist will be credited through DBT.

The Government has announced Rs 2050 crore package for the people of different sectors affected by covid 19 second wave. Flower , fruit growers and vegetable growers, Construction workers, Street vendors have already received financial assistance directly to their accounts through DBT. People belonging to other sectors will also receive benefits soon. Artists were given help during the first wave. This time too, the Government has rushed to their help. Applications were invited through Sevasindhu app and documents were reviewed. The entire process was carried out transparently. Beneficiaries can get confirmation regarding the transfer of amount to their Aadhar linked bank accounts through DBT app, the CM explained.

Restrictions have been relaxed in some of the districts. But the artists will have to follow the precautions without fail. The CM advised them to take care of their health and also to get vaccinated as the Government has rolled out free vaccination drive.

Aravinda Limbavali, Minister for Forests and Kannada and Culture said that more than 17 thousand artists were given assistance during the first wave. Presently, Rs. 3000 per head is being distributed.

M.Lakshminarayan, Adivisor to CM, Dr.S.Selvakumar, Secretary to CM, J.Ravishankar, Secretary, Kannada and Culture, S.Rangappa, Director were present.