Lok Sabha Question No. 2778 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-07
Subject: Methods to Maximise Participation of NGOs
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2778

## ANSWERED ON 07.08.2023

## METHODS TO MAXIMISE PARTICIPATION OF NGOs

## 2778. DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is trying and evolving innovative methods to maximise the participation of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the field of promotion and conservation of art and culture; (b) whether it is also a fact that the Government is supporting the NGOs and voluntary organisations through its various schemes for participating in overall propagation of all forms of art and culture; (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether it is also true that with the reduced allocation of funds this year, the Ministry cannot spend more money on art and culture from its sources?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Yes,  Sir.  It  has  been  the  continuous  endeavor  of  the  Ministry  of  Culture  to  support Non-Government  Organizations  (NGOs)  through  its  various  Central  Sector  Schemes  to maximize the participation of NGOs in the field of promotion and conservation of art and culture.  The  details  of  these  schemes  are  at Annexure  -  I. Further,  to  maximize  the participation of NGOs, the guidelines and application forms of these schemes have been uploaded  on  the  Official  Website  of  the  Ministry.  Wide  publicity  is  also  given  to  the advertisements seeking applications under these schemes through various newspapers, official website and social media platforms of Ministry and concerned Nodal agency of the scheme.

(b)  &  (c):  Ministry  of  Culture  has  been  supporting  NGOs  and  voluntary  organisations through its various schemes for participating in overall propagation of all forms of art and culture.  The  number  of  NGOs  /voluntary  organisations  supported  and  amount  released during the last three years under these schemes is at Annexure - II .

(d):  Sufficient  funds  are  available  in  the  Ministry  for  fulfilling  its  mandate  including promotion of all forms of art and culture both tangible and intangible.

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## Annexure referred in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2778 answered on 07.08.2023

## 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 scheme consists of the following scheme components:

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

The objective of the scheme component is to provide financial assistance  to reputed cultural organizations with national presence ('not-for-profit' organizations, NGOs, Societies, Trusts, Universities, etc.) with a view to disseminate and propagate art & culture by organizing  various cultural  activities  at  National/International level  for  promotion  of  art and culture of the country. This grant is given to such organizations which has a properly constituted managing body, registered in India having an All India Character with National Presence in its operation, adequate working strength and have spent Rs. 1crore or more during any 3 of the last 5 years on cultural activities. The Quantum of assistance under this scheme is up to Rs. 1 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 grant provided under CFPG is Rs.5 Lakh which can be increased to Rs. 20 Lakh under 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.

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

The objective of this scheme is to provide financial support to NGO, Trust, Societies, Govt. Sponsored bodies, State / UT Govt. University, Central/State Govt. agencies/bodies, Municipal Corporations 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  also  provides support  for  restoration,  renovation,  extension,  alteration,  upgradation,  modernization  of existing cultural facilities (Rabindra Bhawans, Rangshalas, Multipurpose Cultural Complexes) etc. Under this scheme, grant of up to Rs. 15 Crore is provided.

## Annexure - II

## Annexure referred in reply to part (b) & (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2778 answered on 07.08.2023

| Sl. No.   | Name of Scheme                                                                                              | Financial year                     | Financial year                                         | Financial year                     | Financial year                                         | Financial year                     | Financial year                                         |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
|           |                                                                                                             | 2020-2021                          | 2020-2021                                              | 2021-2022                          | 2021-2022                                              | 2022-2023                          | 2022-2023                                              |
|           |                                                                                                             | Number of Organization s supported | Quantum of financial assistance provided (Rs. In lakh) | Number of Organization s supported | Quantum of financial assistance provided (Rs. In lakh) | Number of Organization s supported | Quantum of financial assistance provided (Rs. In lakh) |
| 1.        | Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)                              | 529                                | 3480.15                                                | 573                                | 4248.58                                                | 1213                               | 8622.75                                                |
| 2.        | Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence (including R.K. Mission, West Bengal) | 06                                 | 930.46                                                 | 06                                 | 758.24                                                 | 15                                 | 1160.40                                                |
| 3.        | Cultural Function and Production Grant                                                                      | 1471                               | 1651.90                                                | 1615                               | 2330.35                                                | 2135                               | 3275.21                                                |
| 4.        | Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas             | 128                                | 336.00                                                 | 203                                | 473.47                                                 | 225                                | 468.73                                                 |
| 5.        | Financial Assistance for the Development of Buddhist/ Tibetan Culture & Art                                 | 276                                | 1607.99                                                | 366                                | 2251.17                                                | 401                                | 2601.00                                                |
| 6.        | Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres                                          | 29                                 | 193.46                                                 | 22                                 | 133.05                                                 | 21                                 | 123.48                                                 |
| 7.        | Financial Assistance for construction of Tagore Cultural Complexes(TCC)                                     | 01                                 | 596.00                                                 | 02                                 | 349.02                                                 | 01                                 | 500.00                                                 |