Lok Sabha Question No. 2163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-02
Subject: Programmes for Promotion of Tamil  Literary and Arts
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2163 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2021

## PROGRAMME FOR PROMOTION OF TAMIL LITRARY AND ARTS

## 2163  SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  different  programmes  being  conducted  for  the  promotion  of  Tamil  literary, visual and performing arts;
- (b) the  current  budget  allocated  for  the  promotion  of  Tamil  literary,  visual  and performing arts;
- (c) the criteria for selection of programmes to be showcased, aided or sponsored by the Ministry and details of various beneficiaries of the Ministry's programmes in Tamil Nadu;
- d) whether  the  Ministry  has  consulted  the  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  for  the various programmes and projects in the State of Tamil Nadu and details of such consultations held since 2014; and
- (e)   if  so,  the  details  thereof  with  subjects  of  discussions,  minutes  and outcomes of such consultations itemized date-wise?

## MINISTER FOR CULTURE,  TOURISM & DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## ( G.KISHAN REDDY)

## ANSWER

- (a) Three academies under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, namely, Sahitya Akademi, Kalakshetra  Foundation  and  Centre  for  Cultural  Resources  &  Training  (CCRT) conduct programs for promotion of Tamil literary, visual and performing arts.

Sahitya Akademi - the National Academy of Letters, works for the promotion of Indian literature in 24 Indian languages, (including Tamil) by conferring Awards in four  different  categories,  publishing  books  and  organizing  literary  programmes throughout the year. The Akademi regularly organises different literary activities like seminars, symposiums, Meet the Author, Kathasandhi, Through My Window, Kavi Anuvadak, Yuva Sahiti, Kavisandhi etc. in Tamil language in different parts of the country.

Kalakshetra Foundation, through the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, conducts Diploma and Post Diploma Courses in Bharathanatyam, Carnatic Music & Visual Arts.  The  curriculum  of  these  courses  includes  Indian  Heritage,  History,  Tamil language and ancient Tamil literature.

CCRT conducts training programmes for teachers & teacher educators, lectures on Literary  Heritage  and  Arts  of  South  India  including  Tamil  Literature,  visual  and performing arts from time to time.

- (b) No  Separate  budget  provision  has  been  made.  The  regular  grants  of  the Akademies are utilized for promotion of the same.
- (c) The Sahitya Akademi has a Language Advisory Board with 10 members in each of its 24 recognised languages, including Tamil. These Advisory Boards recommend programme and publication activities of the Akademi in  respective languages.

Kalakshetra Foundation has a repertoire of around 36 Dance Dramas in various languages  including  Tamil  Language.  Programmes  are  selected  based  on  the occasion/theme.

- (d) & (e) Yes, Sir. CCRT has requested Directorates of Education/SCERT, in Tamil Nadu to  get  the  teachers  deputed  for  training  programmes  being  conducted in  CCRT Headquarter at New Delhi and Regional Centres. The details are as under:

|   Sl. No. |   Number of Teachers/Teachers Educators Trained in Orientation Course/Thematic Workshop/Short Term Training Programmes from Tamil Nadu during the last 10 years. |   Number of District Resource Persons (DRP) from Tamil Nadu at present. |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 |                                                                                                                                                              826 |                                                                      03 |

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