Lok Sabha Question No. 719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-07
Subject: National Culture Fund
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar, Dhanush M Kumar, Ganesan Selvam, C.N. Annadurai, Gautham Sigamani Pon, Manjulata Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIONNO.719 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2022

## NATIONAL CULTURE FUND

## 719.      SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI GAUTHAM SIGAMANI PON:

SHRI SELVAM G.:

SHRIMATI MANJULATA MANDAL:

SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR:

SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has achieved the objective for which National Cultural Fund was set up and if so, the details thereof;
- b) the challenges faced by the Government while implementing National Cultural Fund  and  the  details  of  projects  undertaken  and  funds  sanctioned  so  far, State/UT-wise;
- c) whether  many  projects  of  conservation  of  monuments  through  PPP  has  hit rough  waters  or  failed  to  take  off  due  to  lack  of  coordination  between  ASI  & sponsoring institutions and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- d) whether quality of NCF financed PPP conservation projects are reported to be sub-standard  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  remedial  measures  taken thereon; and
- e) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  review  the  functioning  of  NCF  for  its effective implementation?

## ANSWER

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

- a) Yes, Sir. National Culture Fund (NCF) has been set up to nurture partnerships in the  field of  culture  and  heritage  with  private and  public  sectors, private institutions, foundations etc. to mobilize resources for the restoration, conservation, protection and development of India's rich, natural, tangible and intangible heritage. Accordingly, 83 projects have been sponsored/ taken up in the Country.
- b) Sometimes challenges are faced to ensure coordination among donor/sponsor, work executing agency and the owner of tangible or intangible property under whose supervision or satisfaction work is implemented. The details of projects undertaken are at Annexure-I
- c) No, Sir. In order to ensure that NCF sponsored ASI projects are implemented effectively, a Project Implementation Committee (PIC) under DG, ASI has been set up. The PIC meets at regular intervals to address all concerned issues.
- d) No, Sir.
- e) The Government had constituted a small committee under Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Culture in 2019  for exploring ways  of restructuring  and reinventing the National Culture Fund. On the basis of recommendation of the Committee, the functioning of the NCF has been streamlined with proper staffing support and technological upgradation/intervention.

## Annexure -I

## Annexure referred in part (b) of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.719 for Reply on 07.02.2022 regarding National Culture Fund

| S.No.   | Donor                                                  | Details of Project                                                                                      | Expenditure Rs. in lakhs   | Remarks   |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|-----------|
| Assam   | Assam                                                  | Assam                                                                                                   | Assam                      | Assam     |
| 1       | Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)              | Conservation of Ahom Monuments, Assam                                                                   | 126.50                     |           |
| 2.      | Akhil Bhartiya Itihas Sankalan                         | National Workshop on Purusharth Chautushtya                                                             | 40.00                      |           |
|         |                                                        | Total                                                                                                   | 166.50                     |           |
| Bihar   | Bihar                                                  | Bihar                                                                                                   | Bihar                      | Bihar     |
| 1       | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) | Tourist infrastructure facilities at The Ashokan Pillar                                                 | 475.00                     |           |
| 2       | Bokaro Steel Plant                                     | Development of tourist amenities at Lauriya Nandan Garh, Chanki Garh and Rampurwa, West Champaran Bihar | 25.00                      |           |
| 3       | National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC)         | Conservation and development of the excavated remains at Vikramshila, Bihar                             | 120.00                     |           |
| 4.      | National Culture Fund                                  | Preparation of DPR for Nalanda Site Museum, Bihar                                                       | 15.19                      |           |
|         |                                                        | Total                                                                                                   | 635.19                     |           |
| Delhi   | Delhi                                                  | Delhi                                                                                                   | Delhi                      | Delhi     |
| 1       | Steel Authority of India                               | Lodhi Tomb Project, New Delhi                                                                           | 52.00                      |           |
| 2       | National Culture Fund                                  | Study of Staff requirement for National Museum, Delhi                                                   | 3.00                       |           |
| 3.      | National Culture Fund                                  | Staff requirement NGMA, Delhi                                                                           | 3.00                       |           |
| 4.      | Archaeological Survey of India                         | Early years of ASI: Publication for 150 years celebration of ASI.                                       | 2.50                       |           |
| 5.      | Housing and                                            | Conservation of                                                                                         | 34.56                      |           |

|    | Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO)                        | Sunderwala Mahal, New Delhi                                                                                                          |        |
|----|-------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
|  6 | PEC Limited                                                       | Tomb of Yusuf Qattal, New Delhi                                                                                                      |  18.25 |
|  7 | Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL)                                | Tughlaqabad Fort, New Delhi                                                                                                          |  28.82 |
|  8 | ONGC                                                              | Replacement of plastic case around the chariotat the entrance of National Museum,New Delhi with reinforced glass                     |  13.41 |
|  9 | MEA & ONGC                                                        | Film on Kishori Amonkar, Classical Singer by Shri Amol Palekar                                                                       | 125    |
| 10 | State Trading Corporation (STC)                                   | Conservation of Jai Prakash Yantra, Jantar Mantar, New Delhi                                                                         |  32    |
| 11 | Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL)                              | Upgradation of ASI Site museums Swatantrata Sangram Sangrahalaya, Red Fort, Delhi                                                    |  40    |
| 12 | National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC)           | ASI Project at Purana Qila                                                                                                           | 312.9  |
| 13 | Aga Khan Trust, Geneva and M/s Oberoi Groupf of Hotels, New Delhi | Humayun's Tomb Conservation, research documentation, reinstating of water systems and illumination apart from restoration of gardens |  30.25 |
| 14 | Apeejay Surrendra Hotels Ltd.                                     | Consenvation and enhancement of Jantar Mantar, New Delhi                                                                             |  16.49 |
| 15 | Devahuti Damodar Svaraj                                           | Preservation and development of                                                                                                      |   9.1  |

|                  | Trust                                                  | Music of the Mirs                                                                            |                  |                                                             |
|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| 16               | India Photo Archive Foundation                         | Conservation of photo archives of post-independence period                                   | 21.45            |                                                             |
| 17               | State Bank of India, Mumbai                            | Atmanirbhar Bharat Project (ABCD Project)                                                    | 1000.00          |                                                             |
| 18               | National Museum, Delhi                                 | Publication of Treasures of National Museum, Delhi                                           | 3.80             |                                                             |
|                  |                                                        | Total                                                                                        | 1746.53          |                                                             |
| Goa              |                                                        |                                                                                              |                  |                                                             |
| 1                | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) | Tourist infrastructure facilities at Se Cathedral and other monuments in ASI Goa Circle      | 01.00            | Approved cost is Rs.10.00 cr.                               |
|                  |                                                        | Total                                                                                        | 01.00            |                                                             |
| Gujarat          |                                                        |                                                                                              |                  |                                                             |
| 1                | Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)                | Crafts and sustainable skill development in Gujarat (Self employed women's association-SEWA) | 154.8            |                                                             |
| 2                | DARPANA, Ahmedabad                                     | Film on Smt. Mrinalini Sarabhai, Classical Dancer                                            | 17.00            |                                                             |
| 3.               | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) | Tourist infrastructure facilities at Sun Temple, Modhera, Gujarat                            |                  | Adopted on 19.08.1919 Cpproved cost is 2000.00              |
| 4.               | National Culture Fund                                  | Setting up of National Maritime Heritage Complex                                             |                  | Committed amount is 1500.00. NCF has to release the amount. |
| 5.               | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL)      | Installation of Turnstile system at Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat                                     | 33.00            |                                                             |
|                  |                                                        | Total                                                                                        | 204.8            |                                                             |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh                                       | Himachal Pradesh                                                                             | Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh                                            |

| 1         | UCO Bank, Chandigarh                                   | Hidimba Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh                                                              | 20.00     |                                                |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|------------------------------------------------|
|           |                                                        | Total                                                                                              | 20.00     |                                                |
| Karnataka | Karnataka                                              | Karnataka                                                                                          | Karnataka | Karnataka                                      |
| 1         | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) | Conservation work and tourist facilities at Bhoganandishwara Temple, Bangaluru, Karnataka,         | 220 .00   | Approved cost is Rs.650 lakh                   |
| 2         | National Culture Fund                                  | IASA Conference                                                                                    | 2.00      |                                                |
| 3         | Kishkinda Trust, Anegundi                              | Preservation of heritage, encouraging cultural awareness in the village                            | 1.85      |                                                |
| 4         | Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning, Bangalore         | Construction of a Cultural Research Building for the Centre                                        | 35.00     |                                                |
| 5         | Hampi Foundation & World Monument Fund                 | Krishna Temple, Hampi, Karnataka                                                                   | 52.00     |                                                |
| 6         | Nauras Trust                                           | Gardens of Ibrahim Rauza and Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka                                        | 7.75      |                                                |
| 7         | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) | Tourist infrastructure facilities & façade illumination at Group of Temples, Pattadakal- Karnataka |           | Adopted on 19.08.2019 Approved cost is 2000.00 |
|           |                                                        | Total                                                                                              | 318.06    |                                                |
| Kerala    | Kerala                                                 | Kerala                                                                                             | Kerala    | Kerala                                         |
| 1         | World Monuments Fund                                   | Conservation of centuries old Cochin Synagogue Clock Tower built in 1568                           | 15.51     |                                                |
| 2.        | National Culture Fund                                  | Natana Kairali                                                                                     | 10.00     |                                                |
| 3         | Nirlon Foundation Trust                                | Kochi Muziris Biennale 2012 catalogue                                                              | 18.58     |                                                |
|           |                                                        | Total                                                                                              | 44.09     |                                                |

| Madhya Pradesh   | Madhya Pradesh                                         | Madhya Pradesh                                                                               | Madhya Pradesh   | Madhya Pradesh                                 |
|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| 1                | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) | Tourist infrastructure facilities at Khajuraho Group of Temples, MP                          | 2400.00          |                                                |
| 2.               | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) | Tourist Infrastructure facilities at Singorgarh Fort & associated sites - Damoh, M.P.        |                  | Adopted on 31.03.2021 Approved cost is 2000.00 |
| 3.               | National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC)         | Conservation of Group of Monuments, Mandu (MP)                                               | 182.75           |                                                |
| 4.               | Infosys Foundation                                     | Conservation of Vishnu Temple, Bateshwar, M.P.                                               | 100.00           |                                                |
|                  |                                                        | Total                                                                                        | 2682.75          |                                                |
| Maharashtra      | Maharashtra                                            | Maharashtra                                                                                  | Maharashtra      | Maharashtra                                    |
| 1                | Pune Municipal Corporation                             | To enliven the environs and recreate the splendor of Shaniwarwada Palace, Pune               | 74.48            |                                                |
| 2                | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation  | Development of tourist infrastructure facilities at Kanheri Caves, Maharashtra               | 528.00           |                                                |
| 3                | Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune                        | Construction of new museum                                                                   | 1.64             |                                                |
| 4                | Marg Publication, Mumbai                               | Bringing out a Compendium on modern art entitled Art and Visual Culture in India (1857-2007) | 16.00            |                                                |
| 5                | Marg Publication, Mumbai                               | Sponsorship of Marg Publication on Natural Heritage Drawings                                 | 10.00            |                                                |
| 6                | Nagarik Sewa Mandal                                    | Restoration of Shiv Temple, Ambernath                                                        | 18.00            |                                                |
| 7                | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable & Research Foundation       | Restoration of Shri Bhulleshwar Temple                                                       | 40.00            |                                                |

| 8.        | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation)   | Tourist infrastructure facilities at Ancient remains at Mansar- Maharashtra                                                                    |           | Adopted on 30.05.2018 Approved cost is 1000.00   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|--------------------------------------------------|
| 9         | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable & Research Foundation         | Restoration of Shri Bhulleshwar Temple - 2 nd Phase                                                                                            | 20.00     |                                                  |
| 10        | CSMVS , Mumbai                                           | Publication of Treasures of CSMVS, Mumbai                                                                                                      | 3.80      |                                                  |
|           |                                                          | Total                                                                                                                                          | 711.92    |                                                  |
| Odisha    | Odisha                                                   | Odisha                                                                                                                                         | Odisha    | Odisha                                           |
| 1         | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation)   | Tourist infrastructure facilities at Sun Temple, Konark Odisha                                                                                 | 5000.00   | Apprx. 3.5 Crores for O&M per year               |
| 2.        | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation)   | Tourist Infrastructure facilities at Ananta Sayan, Lord Vishnu at River Bank, Dhenkanal- Odisha                                                |           | Adopted on 19.12.2018 Approved cost is 1000.00   |
| 3.        | National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC)           | Conservation of Archaeological Site: Lalitgiri/Dhauli, Orissa                                                                                  | 150.00    |                                                  |
|           |                                                          | Total                                                                                                                                          | 5150.00   |                                                  |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan                                                | Rajasthan                                                                                                                                      | Rajasthan | Rajasthan                                        |
| 1         | Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO)   | Training programmes for craftsmen engaged in restoration of tangible components- aarish, stucco, wood carving frescoe and lime jaali at Jaipur | 9.75      |                                                  |
| 2         | Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO)   | Training programmes for craftsmen engaged in restoration of tangible components Marble jaali, inlay, and stone carving at Makrana              | 10.00     |                                                  |
| 3         | Venugopal Mandir Trust                                   | Preparation of DPR for Old Rangnath Mandir, Pushkar, Rajasthan (NCF-                                                                           | 8.5       |                                                  |

|            |                                                         | Temple trust)                                                                      |            |                                                    |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| 4          | World Monument Fund                                     | Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan                                                          | 55.81      |                                                    |
| 5          | National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC) | One battery operated vehicle for Chittaurgarh Fort                                 | 7.66       |                                                    |
| 6          | Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd. Mumbai                  | One battery operated vehicle for Chittaurgarh Fort                                 | 7.66       |                                                    |
|            |                                                         | Total                                                                              | 99.38      |                                                    |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu                                              | Tamil Nadu                                                                         | Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu                                         |
| 1          | Shipping Corporation of India                           | Construction of Visitor Facilities at the Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu  | 38.67      |                                                    |
| 2.         | Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd.                        | Tourist Infrastructure Development on ASI sites in Tamil Nadu                      | 10.00      |                                                    |
| 3.         | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation)  | Façade illumination at Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu                 | 420.00     |                                                    |
| 4.         | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation)  | Tourist 9nfrastructure facilities at Group of Monuments - Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu |            | Adopted on 19.12.18 Committed amount 1000.00 lakhs |
|            |                                                         | Total                                                                              | 468.67     |                                                    |
| Telangana  | Telangana                                               | Telangana                                                                          | Telangana  | Telangana                                          |
| 1          | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation)  | Tourist infrastructure facilities at Warangal Fort, Telangana                      |            | Adopted on 19.12.18 Committed amount 1000.00 lakhs |
| 2.         | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation)  | Façade illumination at Golconda Fort- Hyderabad, Telangana                         |            | Adopted on 19.12.18 Committed amount 1000.00 lakhs |
| 3.         | World Monuments |Fund (WMF) & Osmania              | Conservation, Restoration, Maintenance and Reuse of University                     | 10.00      |                                                    |

|               | University                                             | College for Women, Koti (Former British Residency), Hyderabad                                                                                                            |               |                                                |
|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------|
| 4.            | Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad                            | Publication of Treasures of Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad                                                                                                                  | 3.80          |                                                |
| Uttarakhand   | Uttarakhand                                            | Total                                                                                                                                                                    | 13.80         |                                                |
| 1             | Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)              | Virasat Festival, Uttarakhand                                                                                                                                            | 35.00         |                                                |
|               |                                                        | Total                                                                                                                                                                    | 35.00         |                                                |
| Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh                                          | Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                                                                            | Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh                                  |
| 1             | Jnana Pravaha                                          | Museum, Library, Sanskrit plays, programmes                                                                                                                              | 1.00          |                                                |
| 2.            | Indian Hotels Company Ltd                              | Preservation, upgradation Taj Mahal, Agra                                                                                                                                | 105.00        |                                                |
| 3             | Jnana Pravaha Trust                                    | Staging Sanskrit Dramas                                                                                                                                                  | 6.00          |                                                |
| 4             | Sony India Pvt. Ltd.                                   | ASI Project on Up gradation of Sarnath Site & Museum, U.P.                                                                                                               | 343.70        |                                                |
| 5.            | Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) | Tourist Infrastructure facilities & Facade Illumination of Lucknow Residency                                                                                             |               | Adopted on 19.08.2019 Approved cost is 1500.00 |
| 6.            | The Grop 'Vijit Dhammanuwat (Vong) Bhikku'             | Preservation of important historic Buddhist sites in India and to support for preservation of the Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath, and the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagra | 40.00         |                                                |
| 7.            | Allahabad Museum                                       | Publication of Treasures of Allahabad Museum                                                                                                                             | 3.80          |                                                |
|               |                                                        | Total                                                                                                                                                                    | 499.5         |                                                |
| West Bengal   | West Bengal                                            | West Bengal                                                                                                                                                              | West Bengal   | West Bengal                                    |
| 1             | State Bank of India, Kolkata                           | Conservation, upgradation and                                                                                                                                            | 15.00         |                                                |

|    |                                                       | involvemental development of Hazardurai Palace, District Murshidabad, West Bengal                                                       |                                           |                                                           |
|----|-------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| 2  | Children's Academy of Culture, Durgapur               | Training Centre for Performing Arts, Children's Art gallery, Museum, Auditorium                                                         | 5.38                                      |                                                           |
| 3  | Ramakrishna Institute of Culture                      | Contribution of a Cultural Research Building for the Centre (Grant provided for the air conditioning of the library of the Institute    | 80.64                                     |                                                           |
| 4  | Alambazar Math Project, Kolkata, West Bengal          | Renovation, restoration, preservation and reuse of Alambazar Math                                                                       | 112.00                                    |                                                           |
|    |                                                       | Total                                                                                                                                   | 213.02                                    |                                                           |
| 1  | Indian Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) | Installation of turnstile, e-ticketing system at ASI monuments in the following states:-  Delhi  Uttar Pradesh  Orrisa  Maharashtra | 393.31                                    | Multi State                                               |
| 2  | Respective Museum                                     | Leadership Training Programmes (LTP) LTP I-2012 LTP II-2013 LTP III-2014                                                                | 298086 Pounds 230000 pounds 230000 pounds | Training programme were held in different states and U.K. |