Lok Sabha Question No. 381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-05
Subject: Allocation of Land for Odisha Cultural Centre
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Bhartruhari Mahtab

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.381 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2024

## ALLOCATION OF LAND FOR ODISHA CULTURAL CENTRE

## 381 SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  initiated  any  action  for  allocating  land  for  the Odisha  Cultural  Centre  and  Library  in  Delhi  which  was  proposed  by  the  State Government;
- b)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- c)  whether the Government has taken any initiatives to promote or inspire the people of Odisha to exhibit their cultural richness and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## (G. KISHAN REDDY)

- a)  No, Sir.
- b)  Does not arise in view of the above.
- c)  For  promotion  of  cultural  richness  in  Odisha,  Ministry  of  Culture  under  its  various schemes provides assistance as per details in annexure.

In  reply  of  part  (c)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Question  No.381  to  be  answered  on 05.02.2024 regarding Allocation of Land for Odisha Cultural Centre:

National  Mission  on  Libraries(NML)  Scheme :  -  Ministry  of  Culture  under  its  scheme National Mission on Libraries (NML) has sanctioned Financial Assistance to the H.K.M. State Library, Bhubaneswar  and District Library, Ganjam in the State of Odisha.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) :  ASI has three site museums at (i) Ratnagiri;  (ii) Lalitagiri and (iii) Konark in the state of Odisha.

Lalit Kala Akademi: -  The Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi has established its regional Centre at Bhubaneswar since1988, to promote and inspire the visual artist by regularly organizing Art Camp/Workshops/Exhibition/Art  Festival  inviting  artist  from  all  across  the  country  including Odisha.

Performing  Arts :  -  The  Ministry  of  Culture  has  provided  financial  assistance  under  the umbrella  scheme  of  Kala  Sanskriti  Vikas  Yojana  (KSVY)  to  the  beneficiaries  of  Odisha  are given as below: -

| Name of the Scheme                                                             |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) |
| Cultural Function & Production Grant (CFPG)                                    |
| Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence          |
| Building Grant including Studio Theatre                                        |
| Scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship for Promotion of Art and Culture          |
| Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists                                       |

Centre for  Cultural  Resources  and Training  (CCRT) :  -  CCRT has undertaken the task of setting up Cultural Clubs in schools. The Cultural Clubs provide an avenue to the students to form  a  collective  voice  to  raise  awareness  of  prevalent  concerns  and  encourage  active participation  in  fostering  a  welcoming,  caring,  celebrative  community.    134  nos.  of  Cultural Clubs have been set up by CCRT in the State of Odisha.