Lok Sabha Question No. 5976 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-30
Subject: Cultural Development in Lakhimpur Kheri
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Utkarsh Verma Madhur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5976

ANSWERED ON 30.03.2026

## CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN LAKHIMPUR KHERI

## †5976. SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has any proposal under consideration to declare the historical and mythological sites of Lakhimpur Kheri district, such as the Gola Gokarannath  Temple  and  Devkali  Temple,  as  monuments  of  national  importance  or undertake restoration thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is considering the establishment of a Regional Cultural Centre or a Tribal Museum in the said district to preserve the unique art, language and folk traditions of the Tharu Tribe of Kheri;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to integrate the prominent religious and cultural sites of Kheri into a 'Spiritual Circuit' under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme to provide global recognition to the local culture and heritage; and
- (d) the details of financial assistance provided to the local artists and cultural organizations of Kheri district under the 'Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana' during the last three years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) At present, no such proposal is  under consideration with Archaeological  Survey of  India (ASI) to declare the historical and mythological sites of Lakhimpur Kheri such as the Gola Gokarannath Temple and Devkali Temple as monuments of national importance.
- (b) At present, no such proposal is under consideration.
- (c) Ministry  of  Tourism  under  its  scheme  called  the  'National  Mission  on  Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)' provides Financial Assistance to the State Governments and Union Territories Administration for development of Tourism Infrastructure at the Pre-Identified Pilgrimage destinations/ Heritage Cities. The process of identification adheres to the scheme's guidelines and involves consultation with the relevant State/UT, encompassing several factors. These factors include the prioritization of previously sanctioned projects for the concerned State/UTs.
- (d) Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojna (KSVY) consists various sub-components/schemes. Under the above schemes, financial assistance/ monthly assistance (For Veteran Artists) is provided to eligible cultural organizations/ individuals working in various art forms across the country including  the  state  of  Uttar  Pradesh.  There  is  no  provision  of  state-wise/area-wise  or specific art form related allocation of funds. The details of amount disbursed to the state of Uttar Pradesh under KSVY scheme during last three years is given at Annexure.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (d) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5976 FOR 30.03.2026.

## DETAILS  OF  NUMBER  OF  BENEFICIARIES  AND  AMOUNT  DISBURSED  IN  THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

(Amount Rs. in lakh)

| Sl. No .   | Name of the Scheme                                                                | 2022-23               | 2022-23   | 2023-24               | 2023-24   | 2024-25               | 2024-25   |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------|-----------------------|-----------|-----------------------|-----------|
| Sl. No .   | Name of the Scheme                                                                | No. of Benefici aries | Amount    | No. of Benefi ciaries | Amoun t   | No. of Benefi ciaries | Amount    |
| 1.         | Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)    | 57                    | 293.9     | 107                   | 438.32    | 70                    | 502.02    |
| 2.         | Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence             | 2                     | 93.75     | 1                     | 22.50     | 1                     | 7.50      |
| 3.         | Cultural Function and Production Grant                                            | 278                   | 343.3     | 268                   | 244.07    | 218                   | 395.66    |
| 4.         | Financial Assistance for Development of Buddhist/ Tibetan Culture and Art         | 27                    | 195.28    | 11                    | 44.15     | 34                    | 236.27    |
| 5.         | Financial assistance for construction of tagore cultural complexes (tcc)          | 0                     | 0         | 1                     | 369.57    | 0                     | 0         |
| 6.         | Scheme For the Award of Fellowship to Outstanding Persons in The Field of Culture | 120                   | 154.80    | 158                   | 146.40    | 116                   | 157.20    |
| 7.         | Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields            | 35                    | 10.50     | 134                   | 40.20     | 97                    | 29.70     |
| 8.         | Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists                                          | 58                    | 15.46     | 82                    | 67.24     | 109                   | 80.46     |
| 9.         | Financial Assistance for Allied Cultural Activities                               | -                     | -         | -                     | -         | 2                     | 120       |

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