The monthly pension (Maasashana) for over 12,000 senior artists and writers in Karnataka has been delayed for the past three months. The Department of Kannada and Culture stated that the delay is due to a transition from the Khajane-2 system to the Seva Sindhu portal for direct bank transfers. Currently, beneficiaries receive ₹2,500 per month. The department director has assured that the pending payments will be released within a week once the updated list, excluding deceased individuals, is finalized. https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/karnataka-artist-pension-delay-kannada-culture-department-4085476 #creator program