Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Odisha Raises Allowance for Traditional Artistes
The Odisha government has increased the monthly allowance for traditional art performers, including those who perform 'Pala' plays.
The new allowance is Rs 3,000 per month for performers aged between 40 and 80 years, and Rs 3,500 for those above 80 years.
This change benefits around 47,704 artistes across the state.
The Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, announced this during the 48th State-level 'Pala' conference in Keonjhar.
The increase is meant to support and honor the artistes who help preserve Odisha's rich cultural heritage.
'Pala' is a traditional Odia folk art that includes storytelling, music, dance, and drama, often based on Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
The government has been using 'Pala' to spread social messages and health awareness since the early 90s.
Odisha government increases monthly allowance for traditional art performers under ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana’
Performers aged 40-80 years now receive Rs 3,000 per month, up from Rs 2,000
Performers above 80 years receive Rs 3,500 per month, up from Rs 2,500
The initiative benefits 47,704 artistes across Odisha, supporting traditional arts like ‘Pala’
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasizes the role of artistes in preserving Odisha’s cultural heritage
- Who
- Odisha government, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, traditional art performers
- What
- Increase in monthly allowance for traditional art performers
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Keonjhar, Odisha
- Why
- To provide financial relief and recognition to performers, preserve Odia cultural identity
- Increased Allowance (40-80 years)
- Rs 3,000 per month
- Increased Allowance (Above 80 years)
- Rs 3,500 per month
- Previous Allowance (40-80 years)
- Rs 2,000 per month
- Previous Allowance (Above 80 years)
- Rs 2,500 per month
- Number of Beneficiaries
- 47,704 artistes
- Event
- 48th State-level ‘Pala’ conference
- Location
- Keonjhar
- Date
- Sunday evening
