Lok Sabha Question No. 4345 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-27
Subject: Scholarship to Young Artists
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Nihal Chand Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4345 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27 th  MARCH, 2023

## SCHOLARSHIP TO YOUNG ARTISTS

## †4345.  SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

Will the MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the schemes under implementation by the Ministry of culture in the country, State-wise including Rajasthan;
- (b) the efforts being made by the Government to attract the citizens of the country towards the culture of the country;
- (c) whether there is any scheme of the Government to provide scholarship to young artists of the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the number of artists provided with the scholarships in the country including Rajasthan and other States/Union Territories during the last two years under the scheme; and
- (f) the State/Union Territory-wise details?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a)  The Ministry of Culture is administering various Central Sector Schemes for the Promotion and Development of Art and Culture across the country including the State of Rajasthan. The details of these schemes is at Annexure-I .
- (b)  It  has  been  the  constant  endeavour  of  the  Ministry  to  give  the  wide  publicity  of  the schemes  being  administered  by  it  so  as  to  ensure  the  benefit  of  the  schemes  reaches towards the target beneficiaries situated across the country.
- (c)   Yes  sir,  the Ministry  of Culture is implementing the scheme component by the name of 'Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields (SYA)' to grant Scholarship to Young Artists in different cultural fields  including  traditional  arts  forms  for undergoing advanced training in their respective fields.
- (d)  Under the scheme component of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields (SYA),  a  Scholarship  of  Rs.  5,000/-  per  month  is  provided  to  selected  Scholars  for  a period of 02 years in four equal six monthly installments. The selected scholars should be in the age group of 18 years to 25 years and have been undergoing training under any Guru or  Institution  for  a  minimum  of  5  years.  The  Scholars  are  selected  on  the  basis  of  their performance  in  a  personal  interview  /  interaction  before  an  Expert  Committee  for Scholarship constituted by the Ministry.
- (e)&(f)    The  details  of  number  of  artists  provided  scholarship  in  the  country  including Rajasthan  and  other  States/Union  Territories  wise  during  the  last  two  years  are  at Annexure-II.

## Annexure referred to in Reply to Part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4345 for 27-03-2023

## 1. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROMOTION OF GURU-SHISHYA PARAMPARA (REPERTORY GRANT)

The  objective  of  this  scheme  is  to  provide  financial  support  for  all  genres  of  performing  arts activities  like  dramatic  groups,  theatre  groups,  music  ensembles,  children  theatre  etc.  and  imparting training of artists by their respective Guru on regular basis in line with Guru-Shishya Parampara. As per the scheme, support is provided to 1 Guru and maximum 18 Shishyas in the field of theatre and 1 Guru and maximum 10 Shishyas in the field of music & dance.

Amount  of Assistance - Guru Rs.15000/- p.m., Shishya - Rs.2000-10000/-p.m (depending upon the age of artist).

## 2. SCHEME  OF  FINANCIAL  ASSISTANCE  FOR  PROMOTION  OF  ART  AND  CULTURE: The

names and details of the scheme components are as given below:

## (i) Financial Assistance to Cultural organizations with National Presence

The objective of this scheme component is to provide support for cultural activities at Large scale National / International level. The Quantum of assistance under this scheme is up to Rs. 1.00 Cr.

## (ii) Cultural Function & Production Grant (CFPG)

The  objective  of  this  scheme  component  is  to  provide  financial  support  to  NGOs/  Societies/ Trusts/ Universities etc. for Seminars, Conference, Research, Workshops,  Festivals, Exhibitions, Symposia, Production of Dance, Drama-Theatre, Music etc.  The maximum grants provided under CFPG is Rs.5 Lakh which can be increased upto Rs. 20 Lakh in exceptional circumstances.

## (iii) Financial  Assistance  for  the  Preservation  &  Development  of  Cultural  Heritage  of  the Himalayas

The objective of this scheme component is to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of the Himalayas through research, training and dissemination through audio visual programmes. The financial support is provided to the organizations in the States falling under the Himalayan Region i.e. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.  The quantum of funding is Rs. 10.00 lakhs per year for an organization which can be increased to Rs. 30.00 lakhs in exceptional cases.

## (iv) Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Organization

Under this scheme component financial assistance is provided to the voluntary Buddhist/Tibetan organizations including Monasteries engaged in the propagation and scientific development of Buddhist/Tibetan  Cultural  and  tradition  and  research  in  related  fields.  The  quantum  of  funding  under scheme component is Rs. 30.00 lakhs per year for an organization which can be increased to 1.00 crore in exceptional cases.

## (v) Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres

The objective of this scheme component is to provide financial support to NGO, Trust, Societies, Govt. Sponsored bodies, University, College etc.  for creation of Cultural infrastructure (i.e. studio theatre, auditorium,  rehearsal  hall,  classroom  etc.)  and  provision  of  facilities  like  electrical,  air  conditioning, acoustics, light and sound systems etc. Under this scheme component, the maximum Amount of grant is up to Rs.50 Lakh in metro cities and up to Rs.25 Lakh in non- metro cities.

## (vi) Financial Assistance for Allied Cultural Activities

The  objective  of  this  scheme  component  is  to  provide  financial  assistance  to  all  eligible organizations for creation of assets for enhancing the audio-visual spectacle for allied cultural activities to give  firsthand  experience  of  live  performances  on  regular  basis  and  during  festivals  in  open/closed areas/spaces.  Maximum assistance  under  the  scheme  component,  including  applicable  duties  &  taxes and also Operation & Maintenance (O&M) costing for five years, will be as under:- (i) Audio: Rs.1.00 crore; (ii) Audio+Video: Rs. 1.50 crore.

3. SCHEME  OF  SCHOLARSHIP  AND  FELLOWSHIP  FOR  PROMOTION  OF  ART  AND CULTURE: The  scheme  consists  of  three  components.  The  names  and  details  of  the  scheme components are as given below:

## (i) Scheme For The Award Of Fellowship To Outstanding Persons in The Field Of Culture

Upto 400 fellowships (200 Junior and 200 Senior) are awarded in a  batch  year to  outstanding persons in the age group of 25 to 40 years (Jr.) and above 40 years (Sr.) in different cultural fields @ of Rs.  10,000/-  p.m.  and  20,000/-p.m.  for  the  period  of  2  years  for  cultural  research.  The  Fellowship  is released in four equal six monthly installments.

## (ii) Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields

Upto 400 Scholarships are awarded in a batch year. Under this scheme financial assistance is given to young artistes of outstanding promise in the age group of 18-25 years for advanced training within India  in  the  field  of  Indian  Classical  Music,  Indian  Classical  Dance,  Theatre,  Mime,  Visual  art,  Folk, Traditional  and  Indigenous  Arts  and  Light  Classical  Music  etc.  @  Rs.  5,000/-  p.m.  for  2  years.  The Scholarship is released in four equal six monthly installments.

## (iii) Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research

The  purpose  of  the  Scheme  Component  is  to  invigorate  and  revitalize  the  various  institutions under the Ministry of Culture (MoC) and other identified cultural institutions in the country, by encouraging scholars/ academicians to affiliate themselves with these institutions to work on projects of mutual interest. Upto 15 Fellowships (Rs.80,000/- p.m. + Contingency Allowance) and 25 Scholarships (Rs.50,000/- p.m. + Contingency Allowance) for a maximum period of 2 Years. The Fellowship is released in four equal six monthly installments.

## 4. FINANCIAL  ASSISTANCE  FOR  CONSTRUCTION  OF  TAGORE  CULTURAL  COMPLEXES (TCC)

The aim of the scheme component is to provide financial support to NGO, Trust, Societies, Govt. Sponsored bodies, State / UT  Govt. University, Central/State Govt. agencies/bodies, Municipal Corporations, reputed not-for-profit organizations etc. for creation of new Large Cultural Spaces such as Auditorium with facilities and infrastructure for stage performances (dance, drama and music), exhibitions, seminars,  literary  activities,  green  rooms,  etc.    The  Scheme  component  also  provides  support  for restoration,  renovation,  extension,  alteration,  up-gradation,  modernization  of  existing  cultural  facilities (Rabindra Bhawans, Rangshalas, Multipurpose Cultural Complexes) etc. Under this scheme component, grant of up to Rs. 15 Crore.

## 5. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERAN ARTISTS

The objectives of this Scheme is to provide a pension of Rs.6.000/- p.m. to the old artistes and scholars (not less than the age of 60 years and annual income not exceeding Rs.48,000/- p.a.) who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields of arts, letters etc. but  are now living in penury condition.

## 6. SEVA BHOJ YOJANA

Under of 'Seva BhojYojna' Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Central Government's share  of  Integrated  Goods  and  Services  Tax  (IGST)  paid  on  purchase  of  specific  raw  food  items  by Charitable/Religious  Institutions  for  distributing  free  food  to  public  shall  be  reimbursed  as  Financial Assistance by the Government of India. Free 'prasad' or free food or free 'langar' / 'bhandara' (community kitchen) offered by charitable/religious institutions like Gurudwara, Temples, Dharmik Ashram, Mosques, Dargah, Church, Math, Monasteries etc. are covered under SevaBhoj Yojana.

## 7. MUSEUM GRANT SCHEME

Under  the  Scheme  financial  assistance  is  provided  for  setting  up  of  new  Museums  and Development  of  existing  museums  by  Centre/State  Governments  and  Societies,  Autonomous  bodies, Local  Bodies,  Academic  institutions  and  Trusts  registered  under  the  Societies  Act,  Public  Sector Undertakings.

## Annexure referred to in Reply to Part (e)&(f) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Q. No. 4345 for 27-03-2023

State/Union Territory wise selected scholars under the Scheme of Scholarship to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields (SYA) during last 02 years.

(Rs. in Lakhs)

| Sl. No.   | State/UT                           | 2020-2021       | 2020-2021   | 2021-22         | 2021-22   |
|-----------|------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------|-----------------|-----------|
|           |                                    | No. of Scholars | Amount      | No. of Scholars | Amount    |
| 1.        | Andaman & Nicobar                  | -               | -           | -               | -         |
| 2.        | Andhra Pradesh                     | 21              | 6.30        | 20              | 6.00      |
| 3.        | Arunachal Pradesh                  | 8               | 2.40        | 08              | 2.40      |
| 4.        | Assam                              | 59              | 17.70       | 56              | 16.80     |
| 5.        | Bihar                              | 45              | 13.50       | 43              | 12.90     |
| 6.        | Chandigarh                         | 2               | 0.60        | 03              | 0.90      |
| 7.        | Chhattisgarh                       | 35              | 10.50       | 35              | 10.50     |
| 8.        | NCT of Delhi                       | 58              | 17.40       | 72              | 24.00     |
| 9.        | Goa                                | 4               | 1.20        | 04              | 1.20      |
| 10.       | Gujarat                            | 25              | 7.50        | 26              | 7.80      |
| 11.       | Haryana                            | 30              | 9.00        | 22              | 6.60      |
| 12.       | Himachal Pradesh                   | 8               | 2.40        | 04              | 1.20      |
| 13.       | Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir | 20              | 6.00        | 16              | 4.80      |
| 14.       | Union Territory of Ladakh          | -               | -           | -               | -         |
| 15.       | Jharkhand                          | 13              | 3.90        | 17              | 5.10      |
| 16.       | Karnataka                          | 105             | 31.50       | 80              | 24.00     |
| 17.       | Kerala                             | 91              | 27.30       | 74              | 22.20     |
| 18.       | Madhya Pradesh                     | 120             | 36.00       | 128             | 38.40     |
| 19.       | Maharashtra                        | 130             | 39.00       | 132             | 39.60     |
| 20.       | Manipur                            | 30              | 9.00        | 30              | 9.00      |
| 21.       | Meghalaya                          | -               | -           | -               | -         |
| 22.       | Mizoram                            | 1               | 0.30        | 01              | 0.30      |
| 23.       | Nagaland                           | -               | -           | -               | -         |
| 24.       | Odisha                             | 72              | 21.60       | 75              | 22.50     |
| 25.       | Pondicherry                        | 2               | 0.60        | 02              | 0.60      |
| 26.       | Punjab                             | 16              | 4.80        | 14              | 4.20      |
| 27.       | Rajasthan                          | 20              | 6.00        | 21              | 6.30      |
| 28.       | Sikkim                             | 1               | 0.30        | 02              | 0.60      |
| 29.       | Tamil Nadu                         | 26              | 7.80        | 37              | 11.10     |
| 30.       | Telangana                          | 13              | 3.90        | 12              | 3.60      |
| 31.       | Tripura                            | 3               | 0.90        | 03              | 0.90      |
| 32.       | Uttarakhand                        | 12              | 3.60        | 08              | 2.40      |
| 33.       | Uttar Pradesh                      | 134             | 40.20       | 153             | 45.90     |
| 34.       | West Bengal                        | 161             | 48.30       | 195             | 58.50     |
|           | Total                              | 1265            | 379.50      | 1293            | 390.30    |