Lok Sabha Question No. 25 (STARRED), answered on 2026-02-02
Subject: Projects under NCF in Rajasthan
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Murari Lal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. †*25 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026

## PROJECTS UNDER NCF IN RAJASTHAN

## †*25.  SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of total number of cultural and heritage conservation projects sanctioned under the National Cultural Fund (NCF) during the last three years along with their locations and objectives across the country including Rajasthan, particularly in Dausa Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (b) the details of the schemes proposed and implemented for conservation and development of  Abhaneri  Baori,  Jhajhirampura  Gomukh,  Narayani  Devi  Temple,  Harsiddhi  Mata, Rana Sanga ka Chabutra and sites like Bharthari Maharaj temple and Paplaj Mata temple;
- (c) the details of the funds sanctioned, released and utilised for these projects during the said period, State and project-wise;
- (d) the details of the works undertaken for the conservation of historical monuments, folk art, folk music and traditional heritage in Rajasthan, particularly in Dausa region; and
- (e) the details of the steps taken/being taken by the Government to enhance the impact of the said scheme through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e):  A Statement is laid on the table of the House

## STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. †*25 FOR REPLY ON 02.02.2026 REGARDING PROJECTS UNDER NCF IN RAJASTHAN ASKED BY SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA

- (a) & (c)  The details of total number of cultural and heritage conservation projects sanctioned under the National Cultural Fund (NCF) during the last three years along with their locations and objectives across the country including Rajasthan is at Annexure.
- (b)    Abhaneri  Baori  and  Harsiddhi  Mata  are  protected  monuments  with  the  Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Conservation and preservation of these monuments are taken up by ASI as per the requirement and availability of funds following the national conservation policy. There is no separate scheme in the Ministry of Culture for conservation or development of protected monuments
- (d)   the Ministry of Culture through its various organizations is involved in the conservation of historical monuments, folk art, folk music and traditional heritage across the country including Rajasthan as detailed below:
- i. The details of expenditure towards conservation of protected monuments by the ASI for the last 3 years In Rajasthan including Dausa region is given below:

| Year    |   Expenditure incurred (in Crs) |
|---------|---------------------------------|
| 2022-23 |                           10.27 |
| 2023-24 |                           12.74 |
| 2024-25 |                           10.91 |

ASI has undertaken the work of Conservation and Restoration of southern side varandah at Chand Baori, Abhaneri in the Dausa district of Rajasthan during the current financial year.

- ii. National  Culture  Fund  sanctioned  a  project  amounting  to  41  lakhs  for  'Preserving  the Oral  traditions  of  Rajasthan'  to  document  &  promote  5  oral  traditions  of  Rajasthan: Kavad, Phad, Molela Terracotta, Bahurupiya, and Kathputli.
- iii. Ramlila is a prominent traditional folk enactment of the Ramayana in the Dausa region, characterised by strong community  participation and region-specific performance practices. The  tradition was  inscribed on  UNESCO's  Representative  List  of  the Intangible  Cultural  Heritage  of  Humanity  in  2008,  which  has  strengthened  awareness, transmission and recognition across North India, including Dausa district  in Rajasthan. Further,  Traditional  forms  of turban tying,  reflecting regional identities, social customs and  indigenous  craftsmanship,  are  included  in  India's  National  Inventory  of  Intangible Cultural  Heritage.  These  practices  are  prevalent  across  Rajasthan,  including  Dausa district.
- iv. To  conserve folk  art  &  music  and  traditional  heritage  of  the  state,  the  Government  of India has setup West Zone Cultural Centre (WZCC) at Udaipur (Rajasthan). Rajasthan is also the member state of North Central Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala and North Central  Zone  Cultural  Centre  (NCZCC),  Prayagraj.  These  ZCCs  cater  to  the  cultural needs of its member states including the state of Rajasthan. Various cultural activities and programs are organized by these ZCCs on regular basis in their member states including the State of Rajasthan. Folk artists are engaged by these ZCCs from their member states including the State of Rajasthan for various cultural activities and programs organized by them.
- v. Indira  Gandhi  National  Centre  for  the  Arts  under  the  Ministry  of  Culture,  is  primarily engaged  in  research,  documentation,  dissemination  and  capacity-building  relating  to India's tangible and intangible cultural heritage across the country including Rajasthan.
5. (e) The  following  steps  have  been  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  enhance  the impact of NCF through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
- 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 Enterprises in 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.

## Annexure

## Annexure referred in part (a) & (c) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.†*25 for reply on 02.02.2026 regarding Projects under NCF in Rajasthan

Details  of  cultural  and  heritage  conservation  projects  sanctioned  under  the  National  Cultural Fund (NCF) during last three years -

|   S.No. | Location/ State   | Donor                   | Name of Project/ objective                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |   Funds sanctioned (in Lakh |   Funds Released (in Lakh) |   Funds utilized (in Lakh) |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|
|       1 | Chhattisgarh      | SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant | Restoration and Development of National Heritage Site at Deobaloda, Chhattisgarh                                                                                                                                                                       |                      283.7  |                     283.7  |                     283.7  |
|       2 | Delhi             | National Culture Fund   | Publication of book 'History of Magic' and its journey to Modern World. Proposer - Jadoo Kala Trust                                                                                                                                                    |                        8    |                       8    |                       8    |
|       3 | Delhi             | National Culture Fund   | Restoration & Conservation of "Barh Ki Chowki" at Sarai Rohilla, Delhi. Proposer - Delhi Police Housing Corporation Ltd.                                                                                                                               |                       14.63 |                      14.63 |                      14.63 |
|       4 | Delhi             | National Culture Fund   | Bringing out the mythological stories of the 12 Jyotirlingas through classical, folk, & tribal dances & also depicting the Sanskrit shlokas associated with Lord Shiva. Proposer - Society for the Upliftment of the National Arts of India (SUNAINA). |                       30    |                      30    |                      30    |
|       5 | Gujarat           | National Culture Fund   | For the Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)project at Lothal, Gujarat                                                                                                                                                             |                     1500    |                    1500    |                    1500    |

|   6 | Karnataka      | Airports Authority of India                         | Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum at Kamalapura, Karnataka                                                                                          |   325.33 |   325.33 |   325.33 |
|-----|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|----------|
|   7 | Karnataka      | Smt. Nagarathna mma N.(Individu al Donor)           | Conservation work and providing tourist amenities at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Nuggehalli, Bengaluru,Karnatak a                                            |   110    |   110    |   110    |
|   8 | Karnataka      | National Culture Fund                               | Authentic & Critical study & presentation of 64 Arts (Chatusshasti Kalas) that form the bedrock of indian culture hertitage. Proposer - Samskriti Foundation. |    18.9  |    18.9  |    18.9  |
|   9 | Karnataka      | National Culture Fund                               | Bringing out a comprehensive Monograph on the 16 Samskara-s" & a mini - encyclopaedic version of the 64 Arts of india. Proposer - Samskriti Foundation        |     7.12 |     7.12 |     7.12 |
|  10 | Leh, Ladakh    | Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd | Preservation of Ancient Palace of Shey, Leh, Ladakh                                                                                                           |   195    |    65    |    65    |
|  11 | Madhya Pradesh | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited                     | Developmental activities at Temple of Somnath & ruins at Badgaon, Madhya Pradesh                                                                              |    40    |    32    |    32    |
|  12 | Maharashtra    | IRB Holding Pvt. Ltd.                               | Conservation and Tourists facilities development at Jogeshwari Caves, Mumbai,                                                                                 |   245    |   122.5  |   122.5  |

|    |            |                                           | Maharashtra,                                                                                                                                                                                   |        |        |        |
|----|------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------|
| 13 |            | Shipping Corporation of India             | Construction /Setting up of public toilets and drinking water facility at Vijaydurg Fort, Maharashtra                                                                                          |  60    |  18    |  18    |
| 14 | Odisha     | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited           | Providing of public amenities like, smart toilet, Childcare room, Rest room for Senior Citizens at Sun temple, Konark, Dist.-Puri, Odisha                                                      |  49.83 |  39.86 |  39.86 |
| 15 | Rajasthan  | National Culture Fund                     | ' Preserving the Oral traditions of Rajasthan' By Rekhta Foundation. Project to Document & promote 5 oral traditions of Rajasthan: Kavad, Phad, Molela Terracotta, Bahurupiya, and Kathputli . |  41    |  41    |  41    |
| 16 | Tamil Nadu | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited           | Expanding the illumination to the exterior portion of the prahara wall & entrance area of Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu                                                           |  22.95 |  18.36 |  18.36 |
| 17 | Telangana  | India Infrastructur e Finance Company Ltd | Execution of the replica of the 120 ft. Tall Flagpost at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad, Telangana                                                                                             | 275    | 275    | 275    |

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