Lok Sabha Question No. 166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-22
Subject: Promotion and Preserving of Art and Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 166

## ANSWERED ON 22.07.2024

## PROMOTION AND PRESERVING OF ART AND CULTURE

## 166 Dr. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA

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

- (a)  whether  there  is  any  specific  provision  of  the  Financial  Assistance  for  promotion  and preserving of Art and Culture in the country, specially in the tribal areas of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, specially in Palghar district of Maharashtra; and
- (c) the details of the funds allocated for the Schemes during the last five years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a)  and  (b):  Yes,  Sir.  The  Ministry  of  Culture  administers  various  Central  Sector  Schemes under  which  financial  assistance  is  provided  to  eligible  cultural  organizations  /  individuals working for promotion and preservation of art and culture across the country including Palghar district of Maharashtra and tribal areas of the country. The brief of these scheme is given at

Annexure - I.

- (c) The year-wise details of funds released to various cultural organizations / individuals under various  schemes  in  the  state  of  Maharashtra  including  Palghar  district  during  the  last  five years are given at Annexure - II .

Annexure referred to in reply of part (a) and (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 166 for 22.07.2024

## 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.  The Amount  of  Assistance for  Guru  is  Rs.15000/-  p.m.  and for  the Shishya, the same is Rs.2000-10000/-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 Rs.1 crore which can be increased to Rs. 5 crore in exceptional cases.

## 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. Domestic Festivals and Fairs

The  objective  of  this  scheme  is  to  provide  assistance  for  holding  the  'Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs' organized by Ministry of Culture.

## 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 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.

## 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.

## Annexure referred to in reply of part (c) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 166 for 22.07.2024

## Details of the funds released under various Schemes during the last five years in the state of Maharashtra

|   Sl. No. | Name of Scheme                                                                                | Financial Year 2019-20 (Rs. in lakhs)   | Financial Year 2020-21 (Rs. in lakhs)   | Financial Year 2021-22 (Rs. in lakhs)   | Financial Year 2022-23 (Rs. in lakhs)   | Financial Year 2023-24 (Rs. in lakhs)   |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
|         1 | Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru- Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)               | 197.76                                  | 156.04                                  | 237.36                                  | 900.72                                  | 625.70                                  |
|         2 | Financial Assistance to Cultural Organization with National Presence (including R.K. Mission) | 5.81                                    | -                                       | -                                       | -                                       | 15.00                                   |
|         3 | Cultural Function & Production Grant (CFPG)                                                   | 38.97                                   | 56.27                                   | 63.63                                   | 104.12                                  | 24.64                                   |
|         4 | Financial Assistance for the Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Culture & Art                    | -                                       | 20                                      | 15                                      | 38.25                                   | 26                                      |
|         5 | Building Grant including Studio Theatre                                                       | -                                       | 8.8                                     | 5.4                                     | -                                       | 8.00                                    |
|         6 | Allied Cultural Activities                                                                    | 35.48                                   | -                                       | -                                       | -                                       | -                                       |
|         7 | Scheme for the Award of Fellowship to Outstanding Persons in the Field of Culture             | 59.40                                   | 66.00                                   | 121.80                                  | 118.80                                  | 84.00                                   |
|         8 | Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields                        | 33.30                                   | 39.00                                   | 39.60                                   | 12.00                                   | 38.10                                   |
|         9 | Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research                                              | 17.13                                   | 3.60                                    | 30.10                                   | -                                       | 33.60                                   |
|        10 | Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists                                                      | 85.86                                   | 106.61                                  | 190.49                                  | 273.49                                  | 795.97                                  |