Lok Sabha Question No. 2584 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: National Culture Fund
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Bharatsinhji Shankarji Dabhi, Shri Ananta Nayak, Shri Dilip Saikia, Shri Rajkumar Chahar, Dr. Manna Lal Rawat, Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Alok Sharma, Shri Balabhadra Majhi, Smt. Kamlesh Jangde, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2584 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

## NATIONAL CULTURE FUND

†2584. SHRI DILIP SAIKIA: SHRI BHARATSINHJI SHANKARJI DABHI: DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT: SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA: SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI: SHRI ALOK SHARMA: SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI: SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN: SMT. KAMLESH JANGDE: SHRI RAJKUMAR CHAHAR: SHRI ANANTA NAYAK: SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of the projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) during the  last  three  years  along  with  the  details  of  the  funds  accumulated,  mobilized  and projects  completed,  State/UT-wise,  particularly  in  the  Nabarangpur  and  Keonjhar, Lok Sabha Constituencies;
- (b) the details  of the  measures taken to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework  under  the  said  Fund  and  to  enhance  participation  of  private  sector  and public  institutions,  including  CSR  contributions  along  with  the  number  of  such projects approved/implemented in the said Lok Sabha Constituencies;
- (c) the manner  in which the NCF  supported  initiatives have contributed to the conservation,  promotion  and  dissemination  of  cultural  heritage  across  the  country including  specific  initiatives  undertaken  in  Andhra  Pradesh  and  Nabarangpur  Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (d) whether  any review or  impact assessment has  been  conducted regarding the effectiveness,  transparency  and  outcomes  of  the  said  Fund  and  if  so,  the  details thereof, particularly in the said Lok Sabha Constituencies;
- (e) whether  any  project  is  being  implemented  under  the  said  Fund  in  various  States including Chhattisgarh, Madhya  Pradesh,  Rajasthan  and  North  Eastern States, particularly Assam;
- (f) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and
- (g) whether  any  heritage  sites  in  Andhra  Pradesh  have  been  proposed,  sanctioned  or under consideration for support under the said fund, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  (e)  &  (f)  the  status  of  the  projects  supported  through  the  National  Culture  Fund  (NCF) during the last three years along with the details of the funds, State/UT-wise is attached as Annexure .    Projects  have  been  implemented  in  various  States  including  Chhattisgarh, Madhya  Pradesh,  Rajasthan  and  North  Eastern  States,  as  detailed  in  the Annexure .  The present status of each project (completed/ongoing) is also indicated therein.

(b) The following measures have been taken to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP)  framework  under  the  said  Fund  and  to  enhance  participation  of  private  sector  and public institutions, including CSR contributions:

- i. For outreach to public sector, NCF organized a symposium- 'CSR opportunities for Central  Public  Sector  Enterprises  (CPSEs)  in  Culture  &  Heritage'  in  collaboration with Department of Public Enterprisesin January 2025.
- ii. NCF collaborated in CSR annual summit in October 2025 to engage with potential donors and highlight opportunities for supporting cultural and heritage conservation projects.
- iii. Details of more than 250 identified conservation and cultural projects are given on the website of the National Culture Fund to facilitate informed participation by corporates and other donors.

There  are  no  NCF-supported  projects  in  the  Nabarangpur  and  Keonjhar,  Lok  Sabha Constituencies.

- (c) NCF supported initiatives have contributed greatly to the conservation, promotion and dissemination of cultural heritage across the country as it enables institutions and public at large to contribute to culture related endeavours thereby augmenting Government resources. NCF has mobilized CSR funds amounting to approximately Rs.140 crores towards culture related  endeavours  since  its  inception.  There  are  no  specific  initiatives  under  NCF  for  a particular state or constituency.
- (d) NCF  exercises  a  Project  Implementing  Committee  (PIC)  mechanism  for  periodic review of the projects being undertaken through NCF, where all stakeholders, including the Donors participate. Meeting of Project Implementation Committee (PIC) under the Chairmanship  of  Director  General,  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  for  ASI  projects  & Officials of NCF/Ministry of Culture for other projects, are regularly convened, to monitor the  progress  and  ensure  smooth  implementation of  the  projects.  Moreover,  the accounts  of NCF are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India annually.

(g) No CSR funds have been received/spent through NCF in Andhra Pradesh in last three years. However, details of more than 250 identified conservation and cultural projects from across the country including Andhra Pradesh are given on the website of the National Culture Fund for prospective/ interested donors.

## Annexure referred in part (a) (e) & (f) of Lok Sabha unstarred Q.No. †2584 for Reply on 09.03.2026 regarding National Culture Fund

|   S. No . | State        | Name of Project                                                                                                                        | Donor                           |   Funds Received (in Lakh) |   Funds utilized (in Lakh) | Current Status   |
|-----------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|------------------|
|         1 | Assam        | Ahom Group of Monuments at Sibsagar Distt. Assam. Rang Ghar, KarengGhar - (Garhgoan), TalatalGhar - Group of Four Madaims at Cheraodeo | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation |                     225.71 |                     225.71 | Completed        |
|         2 | Bihar        | Development of infrastructure and other facilities at LauriaNandangarhCh ankiGarh and Rampurwa in West Champaran                       | SAIL - Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) |                      36.95 |                      36.95 | Completed        |
|         3 | Chhattisgarh | Restoration and Development of National Heritage Site at Deobaloda                                                                     | SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant         |                     124.9  |                     124.9  | Ongoing          |
|         4 | Delhi        | Publication of book 'History of Magic' and its journey to Modern World. Proposer - Jadoo Kala Trust                                    | National Culture Fund           |                       8    |                       8    | Completed        |
|         5 | Delhi        | Restoration & Conservation of "BARH KI CHOWKI" at Sarai Rohilla, Delhi. Proposer - Delhi Police Housing Corporation Ltd.               | National Culture Fund           |                      14.63 |                      14.63 | Completed        |
|         6 | Delhi        | Bringing out the mythological stories of the 12 Jyotirlingas through classical, folk, & tribal dances by SUNAINA                       | National Culture Fund           |                      30    |                      30    | Completed        |

|                                                                                            |                                                                                                                       |                                                                                            | ApeejaySurr                                                                                |                                                                                            |                                                                                            |                                                                                            |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 8 Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) at L-1 State Bank of India 370.00 370.00 Ongoing | 8 Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) at L-1 State Bank of India 370.00 370.00 Ongoing                            | 8 Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) at L-1 State Bank of India 370.00 370.00 Ongoing | 8 Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) at L-1 State Bank of India 370.00 370.00 Ongoing | 8 Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) at L-1 State Bank of India 370.00 370.00 Ongoing | 8 Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) at L-1 State Bank of India 370.00 370.00 Ongoing | 8 Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) at L-1 State Bank of India 370.00 370.00 Ongoing |
| 9                                                                                          | Gujarat                                                                                                               | National Culture Fund                                                                      | 1500.00                                                                                    | 1500.0 0                                                                                   |                                                                                            | Completed                                                                                  |
| 10                                                                                         | Lothal Improving                                                                                                      | Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) project at                        |                                                                                            |                                                                                            |                                                                                            |                                                                                            |
|                                                                                            | Himachal Pradesh                                                                                                      | Tourist Amenities at Hidimba Devi Temple                                                   | UCO Bank                                                                                   | 9.73                                                                                       | 9.73                                                                                       | Completed                                                                                  |
| 11                                                                                         | Karnataka                                                                                                             | Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum at Kamalapura                                  | Airports Authority of India                                                                | 325.33                                                                                     | 325.33                                                                                     | Completed                                                                                  |
| 12                                                                                         | and amenities at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Nuggehalli Authentic & Critical                                         | Conservation work providing tourist                                                        | Smt. Nagarathnam maN.(Individ ual Donor)                                                   | 55.00                                                                                      | 55.00                                                                                      | Completed                                                                                  |
| 13                                                                                         | study & presentation of 64 Arts (ChatusshastiKalas) that form the bedrock of Indian culture heritage                  | National Culture Fund                                                                      |                                                                                            | 18.90                                                                                      | 18.90                                                                                      | Completed                                                                                  |
| 14                                                                                         | Bringing out a comprehensive Monograph on the 16 Samskara-s" & a mini - encyclopaedic version of the 64 Arts of india | National Culture Fund                                                                      |                                                                                            | 7.12                                                                                       | 7.12                                                                                       | Completed                                                                                  |
| 15                                                                                         | Leh, Ladakh Preservation of Ancient Palace of Shey, Leh, Ladakh                                                       | Indian Railway Catering Tourism                                                            | and Corporation Ltd                                                                        | 65.00                                                                                      | 65.00                                                                                      | Ongoing                                                                                    |
| 16                                                                                         | restoration                                                                                                           | Conservation and of Vishnu Temple, Bateshwar                                               | Infosys Foundation                                                                         | 200.00                                                                                     | 200.00                                                                                     | Completed                                                                                  |

|    | Madhya Pradesh   | ,Morena Developmental                                                                                                                                            | Armoured                               |        |        |           |
|----|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|--------|--------|-----------|
| 18 |                  | Badgaon Conservation and Tourists facilities development at                                                                                                      | Limited IRB Holding Pvt. Ltd.          | 122.50 | 122.50 | Ongoing   |
| 19 | Maharashtra      | Jogeshwari Caves Construction /Setting up of public toilets and drinking water facility                                                                          | Shipping Corporation of India          |        |        |           |
|    |                  | at Vijaydurg Fort                                                                                                                                                |                                        | 18.00  | 18.00  | Ongoing   |
| 20 | Odisha           | Providing of public amenities like, smart toilet Childcare room, Rest room for Senior Citizens at Sun temple, Konark, Dist.-Puri.                                | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited        | 39.86  | 39.86  | Ongoing   |
| 21 | Rajasthan        | Preservation, Promotion, and safeguarding of five rare oral traditions :Kavad/Phad /Bahurupiya /Puppetry/The Molela art of Potters. Proposer - Rekhta Foundation | National Culture Fund                  | 41.00  | 41.00  | Completed |
| 22 | Tamil Nadu       | Expanding the illumination to the exterior portion of the prahara wall & entrance area of Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur                                         | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited        | 18.36  | 18.36  | Ongoing   |
| 24 |                  | RashtrapatiNilayam Upgradation of Sarnath Site &                                                                                                                 | Company Ltd Sony India Private Limited | 2.09   | 2.09   | Completed |
|    | Uttar Pradesh    | Museum Preservation of important historic Buddhist sites in India and to support for preservation of the                                                         |                                        |        |        |           |
| 25 |                  | Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath, and the                                                                                                                                | Vongroup Limited                       | 49.89  | 49.89  | Completed |

|    |                                                     | Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |                                                     |        |        |           |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------|--------|-----------|
| 26 | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra , Gujarat | Installation and Commissioning of turnstile in the following ASI monuments:  Red Fort, Delhi  QutabMinar, Delhi  HumayunTom b,Delhi  PuranaQila, Delhi  Taj Mahal, Agra  Sun Temple Konark, Odisha  Ellora Caves, Aurangabad Maharashtra  Bibi KaMaqbara, Aurangabad Maharashtra  Shaniwarwada , Pune | India Infrastructura l Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) | 205.64 | 205.64 | Completed |

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