Lok Sabha Question No. 4103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-28
Subject: Financial Assistance to Improve Condition of Artists and Scholars
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  †4103

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2022

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE CONDITION OF ARTISTS AND SCHOLARS

## †4103 SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA

## Will the MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government proposes to provide any type of assistance to improve the financial and socio-economic condition of the artists and scholars in the field of art;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of people identified from Madhya Pradesh in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

## (G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The Ministry  of  Culture  is  implementing  Kala  Sanskriti  Vikas Yojana (KSVY)  through which cultural organizations/individuals are given financial assistance for the promotion  of art and  culture. KSVY  is  an  umbrella Scheme consisting of a number  of  Schemes for  providing  financial  assistance  to cultural organizations/individual artists. Details of the Schemes under KSVY through which cultural organizations are given financial assistance are placed at Annexure-I .
- (c) The details of number of beneficiaries  identified for release of financial assistance in Madhya Pradesh under various schemes / scheme-components of KSVY are placed at Annexure - II

## ANNEXURE - I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4103 FOR 28.03.2022

## KALA SANSKRITI VIKAS YOJANA (KSVY):

Kala  Sanskriti  Vikas  Yojana (KSVY)  is  an  umbrella  scheme  under  Ministry of Culture for the promotion of art and culture in the country. KSVY has the following subschemes  through  which  financial  assistance  is  provided  to  cultural organizations:

1. Scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture.
2. Scheme of Financial Assistance for Creation of Cultural Infrastructure.
3.  Scheme Of Scholarship And Fellowship For Promotion Of Art And Culture
4.  Artists Pension Scheme.
5.  Seva Bhoj Yojana
6. Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The    first    two    sub-schemes    mentioned    above    have    the    following    further subcomponents:

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

The scheme  consists  of  five  components. The  names  and  details  of  the  scheme components are as given below:

## i.  Repertory Grant

The  objective  of  Repertory  Grant  Scheme  Component  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.10000/- p.m., Shishya - Rs.1000-6000/-p.m.

## ii.  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. 5 Cr.

## iii.  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 (Rs. 20 Lakh under exceptional circumstances).

## iv.  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.

## v.  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.

## 2.   SCHEME  OF  FINANCIAL  ASSISTANCE  FOR  CREATION  OF  CULTURAL

INFRASTRUCTURE: The  scheme  consists  of  three  components.  The  names  and details of the scheme components are as given below

## i.  Financial  Assistance  For  Building  Grants  Including  Studio Theatres

The  objective  of  the  Building  Grant  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. The scheme  component  also  provides  support  for  purchase of  musical equipment,  costumes,  AV  equipment,  furniture  etc.  Under  this  scheme component,  the  maximum  amount  of  grant  is  up  to  Rs. 50 lakhs in  metro cities and up to Rs. 25 lakhs in non- metro cities.

## ii.  Financial Assistance For Allied Cultural Activities

The  objective  of  sub-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  where  large  numbers  of tourists/visitors  come  regularly  and during major events/festivals the number of visitors swells to lakhs. Grants will be given to projects for procurement of audio-video equipment etc.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.

## iii.  Financial Assistance For 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    notfor-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.  15.00 crore (Rs. 50 crore under exceptional Circumstances).

## 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. ARTISTS PENSION SCHEME

The objectives of this Scheme is to provide a pension of Rs.4.000/- 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.    The Scheme  has  also  provision  to provide medical aid facility to these Artistes and his/her spouse by covering them under a convenient and affordable Health Insurance Scheme of the Government. In the event of death of the beneficiary, the financial assistance is transferred to his/her spouse.

## 5. SEVA BHOJ YOJNA:

Under the Scheme of 'SevaBhojYojna' 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

## 6. SCHEME FOR SAFEGUARDING THE INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE:

This  scheme  was  launched  by  the  Ministry  of  Culture  in  2013  for safeguarding the  intangible  cultural  heritage  and  diverse  cultural  traditions  of  the    country    with    the objective  of  reinvigorating  and  revitalizing  various institutions, groups, NGOs, etc. so that they  may  engage  in  activities/projects  for    strengthening,    protecting,    preserving    and promoting  the  rich  intangible cultural heritage of India.

## 7. GANDHI HERITAGE SITE MISSION (GHSM) AND NATIONAL AWARD SCHEME

Gandhi Peace price (GPP), Tagore Award for Cultural harmony and Gandhi Heritage Sites  Mission  (GHSM)  comes  under  Kala  Sanskriti  Vikas  Yojana(KSVY)  as  per  budget allocation.  The  Mission's  mandate  is  to  Preserve  posterity  the  identified  Sites  and  to supervise, guide and Assist in conservation initiatives, Maintenance or Preservation Initiatives and the creation of a Database of tangible, literary and visual heritage associated with Gandhi.

'Gandhi Peace Prize' is awarded for social, economic and political transformation through non violence and Gandhian methods.

'Tagore  Award  for  Cultural  Harmony'  is  awarded  for  promoting  values  of  Cultural Harmony.

## ANNEXURE - II

## ANNEXURE  -  II  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (c)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4103 FOR 28.03.2022

| SI. No.   | Name of the Scheme/ Scheme components                                             | Number of beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh   | Number of beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh   | Number of beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh   | Number of beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh   |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| SI. No.   | Name of the Scheme/ Scheme components                                             | 2018-2019                                   | 2019-2020                                   | 2020-2021                                   | 2021-2022 (till date)                       |
| 1.        | Repertory Grant                                                                   | 21                                          | 33                                          | 42                                          | 34                                          |
| 2.        | Cultural Function & Production Grant (CFPG)                                       | 167                                         | 51                                          | 77                                          | 94                                          |
| 3.        | Building Grants including Studio Theatre Scheme                                   | -                                           | 1                                           | 2                                           | 1                                           |
| 4.        | Scheme For The Award Of Fellowship To Outstanding Persons in The Field Of Culture | 70                                          | 70                                          | 67                                          | 24                                          |
| 5.        | Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields            | 90                                          | 105                                         | 120                                         | 85                                          |
| 6.        | Artists Pension Scheme                                                            | 45                                          | 16                                          | 6                                           | 10                                          |