Lok Sabha Question No. 513 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-24
Subject: Introduction of State Specific Cultural Curricula
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Pritam Gopinath Munde, Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Rahul Ramesh Shewale

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.513

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.07.2023

## INTRODUCTION OF STATE SPECIFIC CULTURAL CURRICULA

513  DR. PRITAM GOPINATHRAO MUNDE:

SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU:

## SHRI  RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  declining  awareness  among  our  children  about  their  own cultural backgrounds;
- (b)     if so, the fact in this regard and the response of the Government thereon;
- (c) whether  the  Government  plans  to  introduce  State-specific  cultural  curricula  in partnership  with  the  Ministry  of  Education  as  per  the  recommendations  of  the Textbook Review Committee;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF  CULTURE,  TOURISM & DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (G. KISHAN REDDY) (a) & (b)   There is no tangible mechanism to access the decline of awareness among our  children  about  their  own  culture  background.  However,  to  spread  the  cultural awareness amongst children, Akademis under Ministry of Culture organizes workshops, competition, lecture, demonstration & exhibitions, summer camps with the children.

Sahitya Akademi organizes programmes such as Spin-a-Tale, Bal Sahiti, and award best work of children literature with Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitiya Puraskar.

Sangeet Natak Akademi has initiated a Kala Dharohar series, which aims to promote the knowledge of Indian Performing arts among school students.

National  School  of  Drama  (NSD)  organizes  festival  Bal  Sangam,  Jashnebachpan  and Sunday Clubs for children.

Centre  for  Cultural  Resources  and  Training  (CCRT)  has  organised  various  training programs  for  in-service  teachers,  educators  and  administrators  and  also  organizes training  programme  for  children.  The  training  programmes  provide  an  understanding and appreciation of the  philosophy,  aesthetics  and  beauty  inherent  in  Indian  art  and culture and focus on formulating methodologies for incorporating a cultural component in curriculum teaching. CCRT has also undertaken the task of setting up Cultural Clubs in schools. Ministry of Culture has also taken steps to promote cultural awareness among youths through its website and social media The website offers a variety of resources on Indian culture, including articles, videos, and quizzes. (c), (d) & (e) No, Sir.  However, Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, CCRT, an autonomous  body  under  Ministry  of  Culture,  has  been  working  on  the  mandate  of linking education with culture, across the country. CCRT has designed its Training Programmes focusing on promotion and preservation of Indian  Tangible  and  Intangible  Cultural  Heritage,  Literary  Heritage,  Folk/Tribal  Art  & Culture (dance/music/painting) and Craft Traditions with special emphasis on multilingualism  &  multiculturalism  keeping  in  view  of  recommendation  of  NEP-2020. CCRT has undertaken the pioneering role to impart the components recommended in NEP-2020  in  its  all  Training  Programmes.  Teachers  from  all  part  of  the  country participate in CCRT Training Programmes and hence, its benefits reach at the grass-root level.  In  CCRT  Training  programmes,  teachers  are  encouraged  to  promote  their  local culture  including  Tribal  Art  and  Culture  during  the  session  on  regional  presentation. CCRT  also  conduct  lecture/lecture-demonstration  session/practical  classes  on  Indian Languages and Literature -core of Indian Culture - Relevance of Multilingualism: with reference to NEP-2020.

Other Akademies under Ministry of culture has also provided the requisite material for art and cultural education as and when requests received from Ministry of Education.