CMAST and CMAT scheme

CMAST and CMAT scheme

Question: CMAST and CMAT scheme is launched by which of the following States?
(a) Manipur
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Tripura Answer:
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 15 March, 2020, the Chief Minister of Manipur Shri Biren Singh announced the biggest ever scheme for the welfare of sports persons and artists of the State.
  • The scheme will provide monetary benefits to sportspersons and artistes who have brought laurels to the State and the Country.
  • The scheme are as follows:
  • CMAST: Chief Minister’s Akhannaba Sanaroising gi Tengbang;
  • CMAT: Chief Minister’s Artist Sing gi Tengbang.
  • Around Rs 7.36 crore and Rs 5.70 crore respectively will be required for the newly announced scheme.

CMAST scheme:

  • Under this scheme suitable employment in government services would be provided to sportspersons who have won medals in notified disciplines in selected International Sports events.
  • The scheme would also support the sportspersons for purchasing costly sporting items.
  • Cash awards for Olympians have been enhanced to Rs 1 crore, Rs 75 lakh, Rs 50 lakh and Rs 10 lakh for different categories.
  • Under the scheme, the government would provide incentive of up to Rs 2 lakh per annum to around 250 local clubs of the state.
  • The scheme would also include lifetime pension scheme for unemployed sportspersons and coaches of 50 years and above who have represented the state or the country either in national or international tournaments.

CMAT Scheme:

  • This scheme has been designed to encourage the artistes in performing arts, literary arts and visual arts.
  • The scheme is targeted for the benefit of around 4,000 artistes a year.
  • Under the CMAT, pension will be extended to around 1,000 artistes who are 60 years and above.
  • The pensioners will include awardees, gurus and non- awardees who have contributed in preserving the tradition, culture and art forms of Manipur.

Links:
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Manipur-CM-announces-scheme-for-welfare-of-sportspersons-and-artists&id=383047 https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/manipur-govt-announces-schemes-for-sportspersons-artistes/1762632