Rajasthan govt announces one-time Covid relief of Rs 5,000 for financially weak artists

The Rajasthan government has decided to provide one-time financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to around 2,000 financially weak artists in the state who were affected by the Covid lockdown.

The Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government has decided to provide one-time financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to artists reeling under financial troubles due to the Covid-19 lockdown. 5 2 The state government claimed that around 2,000 financially weak artists will receive the financial aid. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, "In the wake of difficult circumstances arising out of the Covid pandemic, a decision has been taken to provide one-time help of Rs 5,000 to artists in the state who are facing financial problems. Around 2,000 financially weak and needy artists will get relief due to this.”