Lok Sabha Question No. 3212 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-31
Subject: Promotion and Development of Regional Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3212 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.12.2018 ****

## PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL CULTURE

## 3212. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI  PAATLE:

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the schemes of the Government for promotion and development of  national  and  regional  culture  of  various  States  in  the  country  including Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the  assistance  provided  for  these  schemes  during  the  last  three  years  and current year, State/UT-wise including Chhattisgarh;
- (c ) whether the Government proposes to enhance the financial assistance in this regard; and;
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a): Ministry  of  Culture  administers  various  Schemes  for  promotion  of  art  and culture.  While  the  beneficiaries  covered  under  these  schemes  are  not  selected State/UT-wise, the purpose of these Schemes  is to promote and develop National/Regional Culture all over the Country including the State of Chhattisgarh. Brief details of the scheme are at Annexure-I.
- (b): The details of financial assistance provided during the last 3 years and current year under the scheme to all States including the State of Chhattisgarh is given at Annexure-II.
- (c): There  is  presently  no  proposal  to  enhance  financial  assistance  under  the schemes under consideration.
- (d): Not applicable.

Annexure  referred  in  reply  to  part  (a)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  3212  to  be answered on 31.12.2018.

## SCHEME OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROMOTION OF ART & CULTURE

-  Component-I:   Repertory Grant
-  Component-II: Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence
-  Component-III:  Cultural Function & Production Grant
-  Component-IV:  Financial  Assistance  for  the  Preservation  and  Development  of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
-  Component-V:  Financial Assistance for the Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Arts and Culture

## Component-I:   Repertory Grant

## · Aims & Objectives:

-  To  provide  financial  support  for  all  genres  of  performing  arts  activities  like dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, children theatre etc.
-  Imparting training of artists by their respective Guru on regular basis in line with Guru-Shishya Parampara
-  Support is for 1 Guru and maximum 18 Shishya

Amount of Assistance - Guru Rs.10000/- , Shishya - Rs.1000-6000/-

Component-II:   Cultural Organizations with National Presence

## Aims & Objectives:

-  Support for cultural activities at Large scale National / International level
-  Quantum of assistance under this scheme is up to Rs. 5 Cr.

Component-III:  Cultural Function & Production Grant

## Aims and Objectives:-

-  Target - NGOs/ Societies/ Trusts/ Universities /Individual etc.
-  Event covered- Seminars, Conference, Research, Workshops, Festivals, Exhibitions, Symposia, Production of Dance, Drama-Theatre, Music etc.
-  Subject related to preservation or promotion of cultural heritage, arts, letters and other creative endeavours
-  Maximum Grant Rs.5 Lakh (Rs.20 Lakh under exceptional circumstances)

Component-IV:   Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas

## Aims and objectives:

-  Preservation of old manuscripts, literature, art & crafts and documentation of cultural activities/ events like music, dance, etc.
-  Audio-visual programmes of art and culture
-  Training in Traditional and Folk Art
-  State Covered : Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh

Quantum of assistance - Rs.10 Lakh maximum (Rs.30 Lakh under exceptional circumstances)

Component-V:   Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Arts and Culture

## Aims and Objective:

-  Target -voluntary Buddhist/Tibetan  organizations  including  Monasteries engaged  in  the  propagation  and  scientific  development  of  Buddhist/Tibetan Culture
-  Activities covered  :  Salary of staff / teachers, Repairs, restoration, renovation of ancient monasteries, Research Project, Purchase of books, documentation, Scholarships to monk/nunnery students, courses on Buddhist Culture, Documentation,  IT  upgradation,  Transport  facilities  for  monastic/nunnery schools and monasteries, drinking water
-  Quantum of Assistance - Rs. 30 Lakh (up to Rs. 1.00 Crore under exceptional circumstances)

## SCHEME  OF  SCHOLARSHIP  AND  FELLOWSHIP  FOR  PROMOTION  OF  ART AND CULTURE

- Component-I :  Award of Senior / Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Artistes in the Field of Culture
- Component-II :  Award of Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields
- Component-III : Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural research

Component-I :  Award of Senior / Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Artistes in the Field of Culture

## Aims & Objectives:

-  Covers research oriented projects in the field of culture, performing, and literary arts.
-  Junior Fellows (age 25-40 Year) - Rs.10000/- pm for a period of 2 years
-  Senior Fellows (age >40 years)- Rs. 20000/-pm for a period of 2 years
-  Total fellowship in a Batch : upto 200 (Junior) + upto 200 (Senior)

Component-II:   Award of Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields

## Aims & Objectives:

-  Financial assistance for advanced training within India
-  Covers the field of  Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dance, Theatre, Mime, Visual art, Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts and Light Classical Music etc.
-  Scholarships (age 18-25 years)-Rs. 5000/-pm for a period of 2 years
- Total scholars in a batch : upto 400

Component-III:  Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural research

## Aims & Objectives:

-  to  encourage  scholars/academicians  to  affiliate  themselves  with  various  institutions under the Ministry of Culture (MoC) and other identified cultural institutions in the country  to  work  on  projects  of  mutual  interest.  A  total  of  upto  40  Fellowships  & Scholarships given in a year.
-  Fellowship - Rs.80000/-pm, normally for a period of 02 yrs (upto 15 in number)
-  Scholarship - up to Rs.50000/pm, normally for a period of 01 yr. ( upto 25 in number)

## SCHEME OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CREATION OF CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

- Component-I:  Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres.
- Component-II:  Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes

Component-I:  Building Grants including Studio Theatres

## Aims & Objectives:

-  Target - NGO, Trust, Societies, Govt. Sponsored bodies, University, College etc.
-  Creation  of Civil infrastructure (i.e. studio theatre, auditorium, rehearsal hall, classroom etc.) and provision of facilities like electrical, air conditioning, acoustics, light and sound systems etc.
-  Purchase of musical equipment, costumes, AV equipment, furniture etc.
-  Matching Ratio : 60-40 (Centre - Applicant)
-  Amount of Grant : up to Rs. 50 Lakh in metro cities, up to Rs. 25 Lakh in non- metro cities

## Component-II:  Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)

## Aims & Objectives:

-  Target - NGO, Trust, Societies, Govt. Sponsored bodies, State / UT Govt., University, Central/State  Govt.  agencies/bodies,  Municipal  Corporations,  reputed  not-for-profit organizations etc.
-  Creation of new Large Cultural Spaces, Auditorium with facilities and infrastructure for  stage  performances  (dance,  drama  and  music),  exhibitions,  seminars,  literary activities, film shows, etc.
-  Restoration, renovation, extension, alteration, up-gradation, modernization of existing cultural facilities (Rabindra Bhawans, Rangshalas, Multipurpose Cultural Complexes) etc.
- Amount of grant : up to Rs. 15 Crore ( Rs. 50 Crore under exceptional Circumstances)
- Matching Ratio ( Centre - Applicant)  : 60-40 ( Rest of India), 90-10( NER).

## Scheme for  Safeguarding  the  Intangible  Heritage  and  Diverse  Cultural  Traditions  of India:

The  Scheme  has    been  formulated  since  2013  with  the  objective  of  reinvigorating  and revitalizing  various  institutions,  groups,  individuals,  identified  non-MoC  institutions,  nongovernment  organisations,  researchers  and  scholars  so  that  they  may  engage  in  activities/ projects for strengthening, protecting, preserving and promoting the rich intangible cultural heritage of India.

The Scheme covers all recognized domains of ICH such as oral traditions and expressions, Performing  arts,  Social  practices,  rituals  and  festive  events,  Knowledge  and  practices concerning nature and the universe, traditional craftsmanship etc.

The scheme aims to preserve and promote the intangible cultural heritage of the country as a whole and not just of individual states.

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Annexure  referred  in  reply  to  part  (b)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.  3212  to  be answered on 31.12.2018.

## Details of funds released during the last 3 years and current year to all States/UTs

|   Sl. No. | Name of the Schemes                                                                                     |   2015-16 (Amount in crores) | 2016-17 (Amount in crores)   | 2017-18 (Amount in crores)   | 2018-19 (till date) (Amount in crores)   |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Repertory Grant                                                                                         |                        66.28 | 43.08                        | 45.93                        | 21.61                                    |
|         2 | Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence                                   |                        10.18 | 3.37                         | 4.60                         | 4.68                                     |
|         3 | Cultural Function& Production Grant                                                                     |                        18.57 | 19.41                        | 38.81                        | 28.46                                    |
|         4 | Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas |                         0.89 | 1.10                         | 2.59                         | 0.30                                     |
|         5 | Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Organization      |                         7.54 | 10.54                        | 11.24                        | 1.16                                     |
|         6 | Award for Scholarship & Fellowship to Outstanding Artists                                               |                        18.35 | 11.75                        | 10.70                        | 10.41                                    |
|         7 | Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research Component                                              |                         0.46 | 0.1395                       | 0.35                         | ----                                     |
|         8 | Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres                                      |                         0.16 | 0.76                         | 2.21                         | 1.78                                     |
|         9 | Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)                                                |                        24.4  | 15.25                        | 18.16                        | 1.66                                     |
|        10 | Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Heritage and Diverse Cultural Traditions of India                |                         2.36 | ----                         | ----                         | ----                                     |

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