Lok Sabha Question No. 1034 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-02
Subject: Projects under National Culture Fund
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1034

ANSWERED ON 02.12.2024

## PROJECTS UNDER NATIONAL CULTURE FUND

## 1034. SHRI KRISHNA PRASAD TENNETI:

- (a)        the  details  of  the  total  number  of  projects  presently  supported  under  the  National Culture  Fund  during  the  last  five  years  in  the  country,  State-wise,  especially  in  Andhra Pradesh State and in Bapatla Parliamentary Constituency;
- (b)   the details of the total amount of funding received and utilised by the National Culture Fund during the last five years, State-wise, especially in Andhra Pradesh State and in Bapatla Parliamentary Constituency;
- (c)   the details of the total number of proposals presently pending before the National Culture Fund, State-wise, especially in Andhra Pradesh and in Bapatla Parliamentary Constituency;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  initiative  to  clear  pending  proposals efficiently and expeditiously, if so, the details thereof and proposed timeline for completion of the same; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  promotional  activities/campaigns  for increasing awareness regarding the National Culture Fund, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a  to  c)  The  details  of  the  total  number  of  projects  presently  supported/ongoing  under  the National Culture Fund are at Annexure-I.

The tenure of the projects is generally one year to five years. The details of the total amount of funding received and utilised by the National Culture Fund during the last five years in the country, State wise is at Annexure-II.

No project has been undertaken/pending in Bapatla Parliamentary Constituency in last five years under National Culture Fund.

- (d) Government from time to time undertakes the review of the progress of the projects. In this regard, Project Implementation Committee (PIC) with composition of all the stakeholders is  constituted  for  every  project,  which  meets  regularly  to  ensure  completion  of  projects efficiently and expeditiously.

(e) Yes, the information regarding NCF has already been made available on the website of the Ministry of Culture. The NCF also has its own website and other social media platforms to  disseminate  information  and  publicity.  NCF,  in  order  to  increase  awareness,  engages  in various  promotional  activities.  Recently  in  the  month  of  September,  2024,  NCF  organized one-day symposium on "Sustainable Heritage Through Community participation', where not only heritage experts/ professionals from all over India, but also college students, researchers and  officials  of  UNESCO  (Delhi)  participated.  Through  symposium,  efforts  were  made  to disseminate information on the process, objective and scope of NCF. Also NCF recently had put up a stall for publicity and awareness in the two day CSR event held at New Delhi, where more than 1000 organisations engaged in CSR activities had participated.

## Annexure-I

## Annexure referred in part (a to c) of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.1034 for Reply on 02.12.2024 regarding Projects under National Culture Fund

| S.No.   | Donor                                             | Details of Project                                                                                                |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         |                                                   | Assam                                                                                                             |
| 1       | Oil &Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)          | Conservation of Ahom Monuments, Assam                                                                             |
|         |                                                   | Bihar                                                                                                             |
| 1       | National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC)    | Conservation and development of the excavated remains at Vikramshila, Bihar                                       |
| 2       | SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant                           | Development of Infrastructure facilities at Lauryia Nandan Garh,ChankiGarh &Rampurva.                             |
|         |                                                   | Chhattisgarh                                                                                                      |
| 1       | Bhilai steel plant                                | Restoration and Development of National Heritage Site at Deobaloda, Chhattisgarh                                  |
|         |                                                   | Delhi                                                                                                             |
| 1       | Apeejay Surrendra Hotels Ltd.                     | Conservation and enhancement of Jantar Mantar, New Delhi                                                          |
| 2.      | State Bank of India, Mumbai                       | Atmanirbhar Bharat Project (ABCD Project)                                                                         |
| 3.      | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | Installation of Turnstile system at Humayun Tomb, Purana Quilla, Qutub Minar                                      |
|         |                                                   | Himachal Pradesh                                                                                                  |
| 1.      | UCO Bank, Chandigarh                              | Hidimba Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh                                                                             |
|         |                                                   | Karnataka                                                                                                         |
| 1.      | Airports Authority of India                       | Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum at Kamalapura, Karnataka                                              |
| 2.      | Smt. Nagarathnamma                                | Conservation work and providing tourist amenities at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Nuggehalli, Bengaluru,Karnataka |
|         |                                                   | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                    |
| 1.      | Infosys Foundation                                | Conservation of Vishnu Temple, Bateshwar, M.P.                                                                    |
| 2.      | Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited                    | Developmental activities at Temple of Somnath& ruins at Badgaon.                                                  |
|         |                                                   | Maharashtra                                                                                                       |
| 1.      | Pune Municipal Corporation                        | To enliven the environs and recreate the splendor of Shaniwarwada Palace, Pune                                    |
| 2       | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | Installation of Turnstile system (Bibi-ka-Maqbara, Ellora Caves, Shaniwarwada)                                    |

|    |                                                   | Odisha                                                                                                                                    |
|----|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1. | Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited                    | Providing of public amenities like, smart toilet, Childcare room, Rest room for Senior Citizens at Sun temple, Konark, Dist.-Puri, Odisha |
| 2  | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | Installation of Turnstile system at Sun Temple                                                                                            |
|    |                                                   | Tamil Nadu                                                                                                                                |
| 1. | Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited                    | Expanding the illumination to the exterior portion of the prahara wall &entrance area of Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu       |
|    |                                                   | Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                                             |
| 1. | Vong Group                                        | Preservation of Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath &the Mahaparinirvana temple, Khusinagar                                                            |
| 2. | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | Installation of Turnstile system at Taj Mahal                                                                                             |

Annexure-II Annexure referred in part (a to c) of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.1034 for Reply

## on 02.12.2024 regarding Projects under National Culture Fund

| S.No.         | Donor                                             | Details of Project                                                                                      | Funds Received for the particular project in last five years (Rs. in lakhs)   | Funds utilized in last five years (Rs. in lakhs)   |
|---------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Assam         | Assam                                             | Assam                                                                                                   | Assam                                                                         | Assam                                              |
| 1             | Oil &Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)          | Conservation of Ahom Monuments, Assam                                                                   | *                                                                             | 221.00                                             |
| Total         | Total                                             | Total                                                                                                   | Total                                                                         | 221.00                                             |
| Bihar         | Bihar                                             | Bihar                                                                                                   | Bihar                                                                         | Bihar                                              |
| 1             | National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC)    | Conservation and development of the excavated remains at Vikramshila, Bihar                             | *                                                                             | 14.50                                              |
| 2             | National Culture Fund                             | Preparation of DPR for Nalanda Site Museum, Bihar                                                       |                                                                               | 24.80                                              |
| Total         | Total                                             | Total                                                                                                   | Total                                                                         | 3 9.30                                             |
| Chhattisgarh  | Chhattisgarh                                      | Chhattisgarh                                                                                            | Chhattisgarh                                                                  | Chhattisgarh                                       |
| 1             | Bhilai steel plant                                | Restoration and Development of National Heritage Site at Deobaloda, Chhattisgarh                        | 283.70                                                                        | 150.86                                             |
| Total         | Total                                             | Total                                                                                                   | Total                                                                         | 150.86                                             |
| Delhi         | Delhi                                             | Delhi                                                                                                   | Delhi                                                                         | Delhi                                              |
| 1             | Apeejay Surrendra Hotels Ltd.                     | Conservation and enhancement of Jantar Mantar, New Delhi                                                | *                                                                             | 7.20                                               |
| 2.            | State Bank of India, Mumbai                       | Atmanirbhar Bharat Project (ABCD Project)                                                               | 1000.00                                                                       | 380.00                                             |
| 3.            | NCF funded                                        | Barh ki Chowki (Restoration & Conservation of "BARH KI CHOWKI" Delhi)                                   |                                                                               | 14.63                                              |
| 4.            | NCF funded                                        | The Legends of Jyotirlingam - Sunaina (Society for the upliftment of the National Arts of India) Delhi. |                                                                               | 30.00                                              |
| 5.            | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | Installation of Turnstile system at Humayun Tomb, Purana Quilla, Qutub Minar                            | *                                                                             | 43.19                                              |
|               |                                                   |                                                                                                         |                                                                               | 475.02                                             |
| Total Gujarat | Total Gujarat                                     | Total Gujarat                                                                                           | Total Gujarat                                                                 | Total Gujarat                                      |
| 1.            | Rural                                             | Crafts and sustainable skill                                                                            | *                                                                             | 2.41                                               |

|                  | Electrification Corporation (REC)                 | development in Gujarat (Self- employed women's association-SEWA)                                                                                 |                  |                  |
|------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------|
| 2.               | National Culture Fund                             | Setting up of National Maritime Heritage Complex                                                                                                 |                  | 1500.00          |
| 3.               | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | Installation of Turnstile system at Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat                                                                                         | *                | 33.00            |
| Total            | Total                                             | Total                                                                                                                                            | Total            | 1535.41          |
| Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh                                  | Himachal Pradesh                                                                                                                                 | Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| 1.               | UCO Bank, Chandigarh                              | Hidimba Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh                                                                                                            | *                | 9.25             |
| Total            | Total                                             | Total                                                                                                                                            | Total            | 9.25             |
| Karnataka        | Karnataka                                         | Karnataka                                                                                                                                        | Karnataka        | Karnataka        |
| 1.               | Airports Authority of India                       | Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum at Kamalapura, Karnataka                                                                             | 292.80           | 280.30           |
| 2.               | Smt. Nagarathnamma                                | Conservation work and providing tourist amenities at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Nuggehalli, Bengaluru,Karnataka                                | 110.00           | 110.00           |
| 3.               | NCF funded                                        | Samskriti Foundation Authentic & Critical study & presentation of 64 Arts (Chatusshasti Kalas) that form the bedrock of indian culture hertitage |                  | 18.90            |
| 4.               | NCF funded                                        | Samskriti Foundation Bringing out a comprehensive Monograph on the 16 Samskara-s" & a mini - encyclopaedic version of the 64 Arts of India       |                  | 7.12             |
| Total            | Total                                             | Total                                                                                                                                            | Total            | 416.32           |
| Madhya Pradesh   | Madhya Pradesh                                    | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                                                   | Madhya Pradesh   | Madhya Pradesh   |
| 1.               | Infosys Foundation                                | Conservation of Vishnu Temple, Bateshwar, M.P.                                                                                                   | 300.00           | 190.00           |
| 2.               | Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited                    | Developmental activities at Temple of Somnath & ruins at Badgaon.                                                                                | 12.00            | 11.40            |
| Total            | Total                                             | Total                                                                                                                                            | Total            | 201.40           |
| Maharashtra      | Maharashtra                                       | Maharashtra                                                                                                                                      | Maharashtra      | Maharashtra      |
| 1.               | Pune Municipal Corporation                        | To enliven the environs and recreate the splendor of Shaniwarwada Palace, Pune                                                                   | *                | 1.01             |

| 2.   | Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune                   | Construction of new museum                                                                                                                | *     |   6.63 |
|------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------|
| 3.   | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable& Research Foundation   | Restoration of Shri Bhulleshwar Temple                                                                                                    | 20.00 |   9.12 |
| 4    | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | Installation of Turnstile system (Bibi-ka-Maqbara, Ellora Caves, Shaniwarwada)                                                            | *     |  43.32 |
|      |                                                   | Total                                                                                                                                     |       |  60.08 |
| 1.   | Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited                    | Providing of public amenities like, smart toilet, Childcare room, Rest room for Senior Citizens at Sun temple, Konark, Dist.-Puri, Odisha | 14.95 |  14.2  |
| 2    | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | Installation of Turnstile system at Sun Temple                                                                                            | *     |  23.32 |
|      |                                                   | Total                                                                                                                                     |       |  37.52 |
| 1.   | World Monument Fund/ASI                           | Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan( for SMP)                                                                                                       | *     |  17.29 |
| 2.   | NCF funded                                        | Rekhta Foundation (Preserving the oral traditions of Rajasthan                                                                            |       |  32.8  |
|      |                                                   | Total                                                                                                                                     |       |  50.09 |
| 3.   | Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited                    | Expanding the illumination to the exterior portion of the prahara wall & entrance area of Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu      | 6.88  |   6.54 |
|      |                                                   | Total                                                                                                                                     |       |   6.54 |
| 1.   | India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL)  | Execution of the replica of the 120 ft. Tall Flag post at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad, Telangana                                       | *     | 275    |
|      |                                                   | Total                                                                                                                                     |       | 275    |
| 1.   | Sony India Pvt. Ltd.                              | Up gradation of Sarnath Site &Museum, U.P.                                                                                                | *     | 118.81 |
| 2.   | India                                             | Installation of Turnstile                                                                                                                 | *     |  52.76 |

|       | Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL)   | system at Taj Mahal                                                             |             |             |
|-------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| Total | Total                                         | Total                                                                           | Total       | 171.57      |
|       |                                               | West Bengal                                                                     | West Bengal | West Bengal |
| 1.    | Children's Academy of Culture, Durgapur       | Training Centre for Performing Arts, Children's Art gallery, Museum, Auditorium | *           | 1.59        |
| Total | Total                                         | Total                                                                           | Total       | 1.59        |

*Funds for these projects have been received prior to five years, but utilization has been done in the last five years, as indicated.