Lok Sabha Question No. 3166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-20
Subject: Implementation of Central Sector Schemes in Maharashtra
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Supriya Sadanand Sule

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3166

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2023

## IMPLEMENTATION OF CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEMES IN MAHARASHTRA

3166. SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- a)  the details of Central  Sector  Schemes  being  implemented  by  the Ministry  in  the State  of  Maharashtra  during the  last  three  years and the current year, year/scheme/district-wise;
- b)  the  details  of  funds  allocated,  sanctioned,  released  and  utilized  for each of the above schemes during the said period, year/scheme/district-wise;
- c)  the  challenges  faced  by  the  Government  while  implementing  these schemes;
- d)  the  details  of  physical  targets  set  and  achieved  while  implementing the above  schemes  during  the  said period and  the current year, year/scheme/district-wise;
- e)  whether the Government has found any shortcomings while implementing the above schemes and, if so, the manner in which those shortcomings have been fixed; and
- f) whether there is time and cost overrun of any of the above schemes and if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

(SHRI  G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a):  Ministry  of  Culture  operates  a  number  of  Central  Sector  schemes    which  are applicable to all sates  and UTs including the state of Maharashtra. The details of Schemes are as  under:-
1.  Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)
2. Scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture:
- (i) Financial Assistance to Cultural organizations with National Presence
- (ii) Cultural Function & Production Grant (CFPG)
- (iii) Financial  Assistance  for  the  Preservation  &  Development  of  Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
- (iv) Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Organization
- (v) Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres
- (vi) Financial Assistance for Allied Cultural Activities
3. Scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship for Promotion of Art and Culture:
- (i) Scheme for the Award of Fellowship to Outstanding Persons in the field of Culture
- (ii) Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields
- (iii) Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research
4. Financial Assistance for Construction of Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)
5. Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists
6. Seva Bhoj Yojana
7. Scheme  for  Promotion  of  Culture  of  Science  (SPoCS)  is  a  Central  Sector Scheme.
8. Museum Grant Scheme
9. Scheme of Financial Assistance to the State/Union Territory Archival repositories, government libraries and Museums
10. Scheme    of  Financial  Assistance  for  Preservation  and  Conservation  of Manuscripts, Rare Books, Old and Rare Documents,  Records  of History to Registered Voluntary Organizations and individuals
11. Centenary and Anniversary Celebrations Scheme
- (b):  No  specific  fund  is  allocated  to  any  State/UTs.  However,  details  of  funds released  for  Central  Sector  schemes  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  are  given  in  the Annexure.

(c) to (f): Challenges arising in the process of implementing these schemes and the physical  targets  are  being  successfully  achieved  by  taking  appropriate  timely measures in a proactive manner.

## Annexure

Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3166 for 20.03.2023 regarding Implementation of Central Sector Schemes in Maharashtra

Amount - Rs. in lakh

| Name of the Scheme                                                                          | 2019-2020   | 2020-2021   | 2021-2022   | 2022-2023 (as on date)   |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|--------------------------|
|                                                                                             | Amount      | Amount      | Amount      | Amount                   |
| Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)              | 197.76      | 156.04      | 237.36      | 244.06                   |
| Financial Assistance to Cultural Organization with National Presence including R.K. Mission | 5.81        | 0.00        | 0.00        | 0.00                     |
| Cultural Function & Production Grant (CFPG)                                                 | 38.97       | 56.27       | 63.63       | 104.12                   |
| Financial Assistance for the Development of Buddhist/ Tibetan Culture & Art                 | 40.00       | 81.50       | 22.00       | 0.00                     |
| Building Grant including Studio Theatre                                                     | 0.00        | 8.8         | 5.4         | 0.00                     |
| Allied Cultural Activities                                                                  | 35.48       | 0.00        | 0.00        | 0.00                     |
| Scheme For The Award Of Fellowship To Outstanding Persons in The Field Of Culture           | 59.40       | 66.00       | 121.80      | 111.60                   |
| Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural                             | 33.30       | 39.00       | 39.60       | 12.00                    |
| Tagore National                                                                             | 17.13       | 3.60        | 30.10       | 0.00                     |

| Name of the Scheme                                                      | 2019-2020   | 2020-2021   | 2021-2022   | 2022-2023 (as on date)   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|--------------------------|
| Fellowship for Cultural Research                                        |             |             |             |                          |
| Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists                                | 85.86       | 106.61      | 190.49      | 105.72                   |
| Expenditure for Innovation Hubs under SPoCS in the State of Maharashtra | 59.12       | 53.81       | 17.56       | 18.22                    |
| Museum Grant Schemes                                                    | -           | -           | 100         | 17.80                    |
| Centenary and Anniversary Celebration Scheme                            | 203.38      | 100.00      | 125.62      | 117.48                   |