Lok Sabha Question No. 2606 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-09
Subject: Conservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma, Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

- (a) Yes Sir.

Ministry of Culture is implementing a Scheme titled 'Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible    Culture  Heritage  (ICH)  and  Diverse  Cultural  Traditions  of  India',  with  the objective of reinvigorating and revitalizing various institutions, groups, individuals, identified non-MOC institutions, non-government organizations, researchers and scholars so that  they  may  engage  in  activities/  projects  for  strengthening,  protecting,  preserving  and promoting the rich intangible cultural heritage of India for wider recognition, dissemination, preservation and promotion of the rich, diverse and vast ICH of India.

In  order  to  support  artists,  cultural  hubs,  the  Kala  Sanskriti  Vikas  Yojana (KSVY), an umbrella scheme is also implemented by this Ministry for the promotion of

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2606

ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

## CONSERVATION OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

## 2606.  DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN: SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is implementing schemes for preservation and conservation of intangible cultural heritage, support to artists, cultural hubs and promotion of traditional crafts linked with tourism, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  artists,  artisans  and  cultural  institutions  in  the  districts  of  Katni,  Panna  and especially town of Khajuraho in Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency given Khajuraho's status  as  a  world-renowned  tourist  destination  have  received  grants,  fellowships  or institutional support during the last three years;
- (c) the  details  of  the  number  of  beneficiaries,  funds  released  and  income  or  employment outcomes achieved;
- (d)     the  reasons  for  coverage  or  impact  remains limited and corrective steps taken thereon; and
- (e) whether the Government plans to integrate cultural schemes with tourism circuits, craft markets and performance spaces to ensure sustained livelihoods and cultural preservation in the said districts?

## ANSWER

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

art and culture in the country. Financial assistance is provided to cultural organizations/individuals under following sub-schemes:-

- i. Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant)
- ii. Scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture.
- iii. Scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship for Promotion of Art and Culture.
- iv. Financial Assistance for Construction of Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)
- v. Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists.
- vi. Seva Bhoj Yojana
7. (b) & (c) The scheme of Financial Assistance to Cultural Institution' is intended to offer grants-in-aid to select cultural institutions which are engaged in the promotion of the performing arts, namely, music, dance and drama. Details of grant in aid provided in various schemes in Madhya Pradesh is attached at Annexure.

- d)   Not applicable

- e)   No Sir.

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## ANNEXURE

## Number of beneficiaries and amount disbursed in the state of Madhya Pradesh

|         |                                                                                | 2022-23                | 2022-23              | 2023-24                             | 2023-24              | 2024-25                             | 2024-25              |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Sl. No. | Name of the Scheme                                                             | No. of Benefi- ciaries | Amount (Rs. In lakh) | No. of Benefi- ciaries Author- ised | Amount (Rs. In lakh) | No. of Benefi- ciaries Author- ised | Amount (Rs. In lakh) |
| 1.      | Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) | 73                     | 525.4                | 106                                 | 687.19               | 69                                  | 654.78               |
| 2.      | Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence          | 1                      | 0.59                 | 0                                   | 0.00                 | 0                                   | 0.00                 |
| 3.      | Cultural Function and Production Grant                                         | 141                    | 264.9                | 161                                 | 155.17               | 100                                 | 202.89               |
| 4.      | Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists                                       | 6                      | 3.86                 | 7                                   | 6.95                 | 13                                  | 14.95                |

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