Current context: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has announced the biggest ever scheme for the welfare of sportspersons and artists of the State.
a. Assam
b. Manipur
c. Odisha
d. Mizoram
- The schemes announced would provide benefits to thousands of sportspersons and artistes of the State who have brought laurels to the State and Country.
- Chief Minister’s Akhannaba Sanaroising gi Tengbang (CMAST):
- To provide suitable employment in government services to sportspersons, who have won medals in notified disciplines in selected International Sports events.
- The scheme would also support the sportspersons on purchasing of costly sports items.
- Cash awards for Olympic participants have been enhanced to 1 crore, 75 lakh, 50 lakh and 10 lakh rupees for different categories.
- Sportsperson who have represented in National and International tournaments and are unemployed would be given lifetime pension.
- Chief Minister Artist Sing gi Tengbang (CMAT):
- CMAT is designed with a view to encouraging the artists in different fields and targeted to cover 4000 artistes in a year.
- Pension will be given to selected artists who are 60 years and above.
Question:
Q.1 Which state government has announced the scheme named Chief Minister’s Akhannaba Sanaroising gi Tengbang (CMAST)?a. Assam
b. Manipur
c. Odisha
d. Mizoram
