Lokprasar Prakalpa
Information & Cultural Affairs Department
Lokprasar Prakalpa: The Folk Culture Scheme
The Lokprasar Prakalpa ('Folk Culture Scheme') is a flagship initiative by the Government of West Bengal aimed at reviving the state's rich folk and tribal culture while providing social and financial security to the distressed folk artists.
Lokprasar Artists (Examples)
| Artist Name | Folk Art Form | District | Status (Pensioner/Retainer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purna Das Baul | Baul Sangeet | Birbhum | Pensioner |