Lok Sabha Question No. 42 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Funds Released to NGOs For Preservation and Promotion of Indian Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.42

## ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## Funds Released to NGOs For Preservation and Promotion of Indian Culture

## 42. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL

## Will the Minister of CULTURE be please to state:

- (a)  the steps taken by the Government to preserve and promote Indian culture in the country particularly in Bihar during each of the last three years;
- (b)  the  details  of  new  programmes formulated to  promote and create awareness about Indian culture during the said period; and
- (c)  the details of the funds released to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for this purpose during the said period, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM

## (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) and (b) : The Ministry of Culture administers Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY), a Central Sector Scheme, through which financial assistance is provided to cultural organizations  /  individuals  for  promotion,  preservation  and  conservation  of  Indian Culture across the country including the State of Bihar. The brief details of these schemes are at Annexure-I . Further, to protect, preserve & promote various forms of folk art & local culture of various States including Bihar, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) with their headquarters located in Prayagraj, Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur. These ZCCs organize  various  cultural  activities  and  programmes,  including  Rashtriya  Sanskriti Mahotsavs (RSMs) on regular basis throughout the country. ZCCs also organize a minimum of 42 Regional Festivals for promotion of culture every year as per their programme  calendar.  During  last  three  years,  3  RSMs  and  4  Zonal  level  RSMs have been organized in the country.

Besides,  Bihar  is  a  member  State  of  Eastern  Zone  Cultural  Centre,  Kolkata (EZCC) & North-Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC), Prayagraj. The details of activities/programs  conducted  and  new  programmes  formulated  to  promote  and create awareness about Indian culture during last three years by ZCC, in the State of  Bihar  is  given  at Annexure -  II. Also , a  brief  detail  of  schemes  administered through  ZCCs/  Autonomous  bodies/Academies  under  the  Ministry  is  given  at Annexure-III.

(c) The details of the funds released to Non-Governmental Organizations NGOs) under various schemes of Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana during last three year in the State of Bihar are at Annexure-IV

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## Annexure  referred  to  in  reply  of  part  (a)  &  (b)  to  the  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred Question No. 42 for 03.02.2025.

## Central Sector Schemes under Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana being implemented by Ministry of Culture

## 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 guidelines, 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.  The Amount  of Assistance for Guru is Rs.15000/- p.m. and for the Shishya, the same is Rs.200010000/-p.m depending upon the age of artist.

## 2.          FINANCIAL  ASSISTANCE  FOR  PROMOTION  OF  ART  AND  CULTURE: This scheme has following sub-components:

## i. Financial Assistance to Cultural organizations with National Presence

To promote and support cultural organisations with national presence involved in promotion  of  art  and  culture  throughout  the  country,  this  grant  is  given  to  such organisations  that  have  a  properly  constituted  managing  body,  registered  in  India; having  a  pan-India  character  with  national  presence  in  its  operation;  adequate working strength; and have spent 1 crore or more during 3 of the last 5 years on cultural activities. The quantum of grant under this scheme is upto Rs.01 crore.

## 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  grants  provided  under  CFPG  is  Rs.5  Lakh  for  an  organization which can be increased to Rs. 20.00 lakhs in exceptional cases

## 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.

## vi. Financial Assistance for Allied Cultural Activities

The objective of this scheme 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. 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.

## vii. 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.

## viii. Domestic Festivals and Fairs

The objective of this scheme is to provide assistance for holding the 'Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs' organized by Ministry of Culture. Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs (RSMs) are conducted through Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) where a large number of  artists  from  all  over  the  country  are  engaged  to  showcase  their  talents.  From November, 2015 onwards, fourteen (14) RSMs have been organized by Ministry of Culture in the country.

## 3.   FINANCIAL  ASSISTANCE  FOR  CONSTRUCTION  OF  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  not-for-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)  etc. Under this scheme component, the financial assistance for any project will normally be up to a maximum of Rs. 15.00 crore. Central financial assistance would be 90% of  the  total  approved project  cost and remaining 10% of the total approved project cost  will  be  borne  by  the  recipient  State  Govt./NGO  or  concerned  organization  for NER Projects and except NER, there is 60:40 ratio for central assistant and state share (matching share).

## 4.  SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP FOR PROMOTION OF ART AND CULTURE: The scheme consists of following three components:

## 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  sixmonthly instalments.

## 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 1825  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 instalments.

## 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 instalments.

## 5.       FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERAN ARTISTS

The objective of this Scheme is to provide financial assistance of Rs.6.000/p.m. to the old artistes and scholars aged 60 years above having annual income not exceeding Rs.72,000/- who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields of arts, letters etc.  In the event of death of the beneficiary, the financial assistance is transferred to his/her spouse.

## 6.         SEVA BHOJ YOJANA

Under  the  Scheme  of  'Seva  Bhoj  Yojna'  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 Seva Bhoj Yojana.

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## Annexure-II

Annexure  referred  to  in  reply  of  part  (a)  &  (b)  to  the  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred Question No. 42 for 03.02.2025.

1. Activity/  programme  conducted  in  Bihar  during  the  last  three  years (year-wise)
2. Details of new Programmes formulated to promote and create awareness about Indian culture during the last three years.

| Sl. No.   | Name of the activity/ programme                                         | Date                    |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
|           | 2022-23                                                                 |                         |
| 1         | Birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar                                | 13-14 April 2022        |
| 2         | Seetamadhi Mahotsav-2022                                                | 10 & 11 2022            |
| 3         | Ek Bharat Sresth Bharat                                                 | 23 & 24 May 2022        |
| 4         | Workshop on Visual Arts of Bihar                                        | 23-29 May 2022          |
| 5         | Celebration of world Yoga day & International Music day Sangeet Me Yoga | 21 June 2022            |
| 6         | Har gharTringaat Patna, Bihar                                           | 12 & 13 August 2022     |
| 7         | Har gharTriranga at East Champaran, Bihar                               | 12 & 13 August 2022     |
| 8         | Har Ghar Triranga at Purnia                                             | 12 & 13 August 2022     |
| 9         | Har Ghar Tringa at Dhrub Kundu, Kotihar                                 | 12 & 13 August 2022     |
| 10        | Har gharTringa at Ara, Jagdishpur                                       | 13 August 2022          |
| 11        | Har Ghar Triranga                                                       | 13 August 2022          |
| 12        | Har Ghar Tringaat Aurangabad,Bihar                                      | 13 & 14 August 2022     |
| 13        | Har Ghar Tringaat Saran, Bihar                                          | 13 & 14 August 2022     |
| 14        | Jhulan Utsav, Paliganj, Bihar                                           | 20 & 22 September 2022  |
| 15        | Sundar Subhumi on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav               | 24-25 September 2022    |
| 16        | Chhat Parv carnival at Patna,Bihar                                      | 30-31-October-2022      |
| 17        | 10th Rastriya Prayash Natya Mela-2022                                   | 06-10-November-2022     |
| 18        | State competition of Vande Bharatam,Bihar,Jharkhand                     | 21 November 2022        |
| 19        | Yuva Rang Mahotsav - 2023                                               | 15-16-January-2023      |
| 20        | Swami Sahajananda Saraswati Jayanti                                     | 25-Feburary-2023        |
| 21        | Guru Shishya Prampara Scheme - Bhojpuri Lok Geet                        | April, 2022-March, 2023 |
| 22        | Guru Shishya Prampara Scheme - Benu Shilpa                              | April, 2022-March, 2023 |
|           | 2023-24                                                                 |                         |
| 23        | Sitamarhi Utsav                                                         | 29-April-2023           |
| 24        | Janki Janmostav                                                         | 1 - 3 June 2023         |
| 25        | Wonder Caves - Fort & Caves Festival of India                           | 10-11 July 2023         |
| 26        | Meeri Maati Mera Desh& Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign                        | 9-15 August 2023        |
| 27        | Ganga Sanskriti Yatra                                                   | 26 August 2023          |

| 28   | Ganga Sanskriti Yatra                                           | 28 August 2023                       |
|------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| 29   | Jhulan Utsav                                                    | 4 - 6 September, 2023                |
| 30   | 11th National Prayas Natya Mela                                 | 3 November, 2023 to 7 November, 2023 |
| 31   | Ek Bharat Shretha Bharat programme                              | 17 & 18 November, 2023               |
| 32   | Chhat Prav                                                      | 19 & 20 November, 2023               |
| 33   | Nalanda Mahotsav on the occasion of 73rd Nalanda Foundation Day | 21 November, 2023                    |
| 34   | Indradhanush Programme                                          | 21 - 23 December , 2023              |
| 35   | Ang Natya Utsav                                                 | 16 to 18 February, 2024              |
| 36   | Guru Shishya Prampara Scheme - Bhojpuri Lok Geet                | April, 2023-March,2024               |
| 37   | Guru Shishya Prampara Scheme - Benu Shilpa                      | April,2023-March,2024                |
|      | 2024-25                                                         |                                      |
| 38   | Workshop on Bihar Crafts                                        | 27 May, 2024 to 5 June 2024          |
| 39   | Har Ghar Tiranga campaign                                       | 9 - 15 August, 2024                  |
| 40   | Ek Bharat Shretha Bharat programme Tripura-Bihar-Mizoram        | 9 and 10 August, 2024                |
| 41   | Jhulan Utsav                                                    | 27 - 29 , August 2024                |
| 42   | Kali Puja Festival cum Cultural Festival                        | 6 November, 2024                     |
| 43   | Chhat Prav                                                      | 7 and 8th November, 2024             |
| 44   | Guru Shishya Prampara Scheme - Gatha Gayan, Bihar               | 11 November, 2024                    |
| 45   | Jan Jatiya Dibas                                                | 16 November, 2024                    |
| 46   | INDRADHANUSH                                                    | 22 - 24 November , 2024              |
| 47   | Vanishing & Endangered Folk Art Festival                        | 23 November, 2024                    |
| 48   | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival                   | 13 December, 2024                    |
| 49   | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival                   | 13 December, 2024                    |
| 50   | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival                   | 15 December, 2024                    |
| 51   | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival                   | 15 December, 2024                    |
| 52   | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival                   | 22 December, 2024                    |
| 53   | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival                   | 25 December, 2024                    |
| 54   | Main Atal Rahunga                                               | 25 December 2024                     |
| 55   | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival                   | 3 January 2025                       |

| Sl. No.   | Name of the activity/ programme               | Date                        |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
|           | 2022-23                                       |                             |
| 1         | Workshop on Visual Arts of Bihar              | 23-29 May 2022              |
| 2         | Yuva Rang Mahotsav - 2023                     | 15-16-January-2023          |
|           | 2023-24                                       |                             |
| 3         | Wonder Caves - Fort & Caves Festival of India | 10-11 July 2023             |
| 4         | Ganga Sanskriti Yatra                         | 26 August 2023              |
| 5         | Ganga Sanskriti Yatra                         | 28 August 2023              |
|           | 2024-25                                       |                             |
| 6         | Workshop on Bihar Crafts                      | 27 May, 2024 to 5 June 2024 |
| 7         | Jan Jatiya Dibas                              | 16 November, 2024           |
| 8         | Vanishing & Endangered Folk Art Festival      | 23 November, 2024           |
| 9         | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival | 13 December, 2024           |
| 10        | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival | 13 December, 2024           |
| 11        | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival | 15 December, 2024           |
| 12        | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival | 15 December, 2024           |
| 13        | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival | 22 December, 2024           |
| 14        | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival | 25 December, 2024           |
| 15        | Vilupt Lok Evam Janjatiye Kala Uthan Festival | 3 January 2025              |

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## Annexure - III

## Annexure  referred  to  in  reply  of  part  (a)  &  (b)  to  the  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred Question No. 42 for 03.02.2025.

## 1. Schemes being implemented by Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs)

- i. Award to Young Talented Artistes: The Scheme 'Young Talented Artists' is carried out to encourage and recognize the young talents especially in the field of rare art forms. Talented youngsters of the age group of 18-30 years are selected and given a one-time cash award of Rs. 10,000/-.
- ii. Guru  Shishya  Parampara:  This  scheme  envisages  transmitting  our  valued traditions  to  the  coming  generations.  Disciples  are  trained  under  veterans  in  art forms which are rare and vanishing. Rare and vanishing art forms of the region are identified and eminent exponents are selected to carry out the training programmes in 'Gurukula' tradition. The monthly remuneration for Guru -Rs. 7,500/-, Accompanist - Rs. 3,750/- and Pupils - Rs. 1,500/- each for the period of six month to maximum 1 year for one scheme. The names of the Gurus are recommended by the State Cultural Affairs Departments.
- iii. Theatre  Rejuvenation:    To  promote  theatre  activities  including  stage  shows and Production oriented workshops, etc. Honorarium Up to Rs. 30,000/- per show excluding TA & DA is paid. The groups finalized on the basis their credentials as well as the merit of project submitted by them.
- iv. Research & Documentation:  To preserve promote and propagate vanishing visual  and  performing  art  forms  including  folk,  tribal  and  classical  in  the  field  of music, dance, theatre, literature, fine arts etc. in print/ audio - visual media. The art form is finalized in consultation with state Cultural Department.
- v. Shilpgram: To promote folk and tribal art and crafts of the zone by organizing seminars,  workshops,  exhibitions,  craft  fairs,  design  development  and  marketing support to the artisans living in the rural areas.
- vi. Octave:  To promote and propagate the rich cultural heritage of North East region  comprising  of  eight  States  namely  Arunachal  Pradesh,  Assam,  Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura to the rest of India.
- vii. National Cultural Exchange Programme:  It can be termed as the lifeline of the Zonal  Cultural  Centres.  Under  this  scheme,  various  festivals  of  performing  arts, exhibitions, yatras etc are organized in member  States. Artists from other zones/states are invited to participate in these programmes. Participation of artists from the Zone in festivals held in other parts of the country are also facilitated. Zonal centres also participate in Major festivals happening in member States by arranging performances during these festivals where large number of audiences get chance to enjoy and understand art forms of other regions. These festivals provide opportunity to taste and understand various cultures of our country .

## 2.  Schemes  administers  by  Academy  (ies)/Autonomous  bodies  of  the Ministry of Culture

##  CENTRE FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING (CCRT)

Centre  for  Cultural  Resources  and  Training  (CCRT)  is  an  autonomous  institution under  Ministry  of  Culture.  CCRT  organizes  orientation  courses  and  thematic workshop for in-service teachers/educators for preservation and promotion of Indian Culture  at  National  level  for  preservation  and  development  of  diverse  culture, awareness and tradition across the country.  CCRT also implements Cultural Talent Search  Scholarship  Scheme  (CTSSS)  at  National  level  to  provide  facilities  to outstanding  talented  children  selected  in  the  age  group  of  10-14  years  getting specialized  training  in  various  cultural  fields  like  traditional  forms  of  music,  dance, drama, painting, sculpture, crafts and literary activities. The scholarship is Rs.3600/per year for the scholarship holder, in addition to reimbursement of the actual tuition fee paid to the Guru/Teacher, up to a ceiling of Rs.9000/- per year.

##  SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI (SNA)

Sangeet  Natak  Akademi  (SNA),  New  Delhi  organizes  various  festivals  including 'Deshaj' focused on folk and tribal performing arts all over the country. SNA provides grants-in-aid for research, documentation, publishing documents and records of the performing arts for its audio-visual archive to preserve and promote performing arts.

##  SAHITYA AKADEMI (SA)

Sahitya  Akademi  (SA),  New  Delhi  organizes  various  literary  programmes  like seminars,  symposia  across  the  nation  at  regional  as  well  as  national  levels  by collaborating  with  local  literary  organizations,  State  Akadmies  and  educational institutions.

##  Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA)

The Lalit Kala Akademi organizes art camps, workshop, exhibitions and educational programmes of  unparalleled  significance  across  the  country  including  the  state  of Jharkhand.  The  Akademi  also have a regional centre at Lucknow.  Various programmes for the benefit of artist's community and promotion of art are organized at regional centre.

##  INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA MANAV SANGRAHALAYA (IGRMS), BHOPAL

IGRMS organizes programmes like exhibitions, education programmes, workshops, performing art presentations, seminars etc to preserve and promote the art, culture and heritage across the country.

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Annexure - IV

Annexure referred to in reply of part (c) to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 42 for 03.02.2025.

The details of amount released under the various schemes of Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana in the State of Bihar

(Amount in lakhs)

| Sl. No.   | Name of Scheme                                                                 | Financial year       | Financial year   | Financial year        | Financial year   | Financial year       | Financial year   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|------------------|-----------------------|------------------|----------------------|------------------|
|           |                                                                                | 2021-22              | 2021-22          | 2022-23               | 2022-23          | 2023-24              | 2023-24          |
|           |                                                                                | No. of Organ ization | Fund releas ed   | No. of Orga nizati on | Fund releas ed   | No. of Organi zation | Fund releas ed   |
| 1.        | Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) | 30                   | 190.80           | 60                    | 363.82           | 158                  | 697.37           |
| 2.        | Cultural Function and Production Grant                                         | 68                   | 181.00           | 89                    | 217.50           | 87                   | 272.70           |
| 3.        | Scheme of Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatre    | -                    | -                | 1                     | 0.60             | 1                    | 6.00             |

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