Lok Sabha Question No. 155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-03
Subject: Promotion of Art and Culture in Karnataka
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Govind Makthappa Karjol

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 155 ANSWERED ON 03.02.2025

## PROMOTION OF ART AND CULTURE IN KARNATAKA

## 155. SHRI GOVIND MAKTHAPPA KARJOL:

## Will the MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state

- (a)  the  details  of  the  Scheme  of  Financial  Assistance  for  the  Promotion  of  Art  and  Culture during each of the last five years in the Karnataka State, district-wise; (b)  the  details  of  funds  given  to  the  State  of  Karnataka  under  each  component  of  the  said scheme; (c)  whether  the  Government  has  regularly  monitoring  the  proper  utilization  of  funds  in  the State of Karnataka and if so the details thereof; and (d) the details of the special steps taken by the Government for promotion of art and culture in
- the State of Karnataka?

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

- (a)  Ministry  of  Culture  implements  a  Central  Sector  scheme  by  the  name  of  'Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture. This scheme has eight sub-components under which financial assistance is provided directly to eligible cultural organizations working in the field of art and culture across the country including the State of Karnataka. The brief of these

schemes is given at Annexure - I . (b) There is no provision for state-wise allocation of funds under these schemes. However, the details of funds released to cultural organizations in the state of Karnataka under various

- schemes during last five years are given at Annexure - II .

(c) Ministry of Culture has been monitoring the proper utilization of funds by checkingUtilization Certificate as per General Financial Rules (GFR) -2017, Bill vouchers and other evidentiary proofs such as photos/videos, completion certificate etc. This apart, there is also provisions of on-site physical inspections to monitor the progress and proper utilization of funds.

(d) Ministry of Culture has taken necessary steps to achieve its mandate i.e. preservation and conservation  of  cultural  heritage  and  promotion  of  tangible  and  intangible  art  and  culture through its attached, subordinate and autonomous organisations. Its activities and programmes  are  accomplished  under  several  broad  cultural  heads  viz.  Preservation  and conservation of Archaeological sites, Museums and its artefacts, Public Libraries, Promotion and  dissemination  of  Performing  Arts,  Buddhist,  Tibetan  studies,  International  Cultural Relation and Construction of cultural complexes etc. across the country including the state of Karnataka.

## Annexure referred to in reply of part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.155 answered on 03.02.2025

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 uptoRs. 1 crore which can be increased upto 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  uptoRs.  10.00  lakhs  per  year  for  an organization which can be increasedupto 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 uptoRs. 30.00 lakhs per year for an organization which can be increased upto 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 Rs.50 Lakh in metro cities and 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, is 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. During last three years, Rs. 38.67 Cr. has been released under this scheme.

## Annexure referred to in reply of part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 155 for 03.02.2025

## Details of funds released under various sub-schemes of Promotion of Art and Culture

## in the state of Karnataka

| Sl.   | State/UT                                                                       | Financial Year   | Financial Year   | Financial Year   | Financial Year   | Financial Year   | Financial Year   | Financial Year   | Financial Year   | Financial Year          | Financial Year                         |
|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| No.   |                                                                                | 2019-2020        | 2019-2020        | 2020-2021        | 2020-2021        | 2021-2022        | 2021-2022        | 2022-2023        | 2022-2023        | 2023-2024*              | 2023-2024*                             |
|       |                                                                                | No. of Orgs.     | Amou nt (Rs.)    | No. of Orgs.     | Amou nt (Rs.)    | No. of Orgs.     | Amou nt (Rs.)    | No. of Orgs.     | Amou nt (Rs.)    | No. of Orgs. authorized | Amount authorized for withdrawal (Rs.) |
| 1.    | Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence          | 1                | 7.44             | 0                | 0                | 0                | 0                | 1                | 22.5             | -                       | -                                      |
| 2.    | Cultural Function and Production Grant                                         | 146              | 121.78           | 194              | 205.70           | 203              | 284.60           | 218              | 349.42           | 220                     | 228.10                                 |
| 3.    | Financial Assistance for the Development of Buddhist / Tibetan Culture and Art | 7                | 23.5             | 27               | 204.02           | 38               | 212.59           | 33               | 272.8            | 13                      | 72.78                                  |
| 4.    | Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres             | 3                | 18.96            | 2                | 14               | 6                | 49.8             | 3                | 26.4             | 1                       | 25                                     |