Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Culture
Department: null
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

This scheme promotes cultural activities across states and fosters unity while providing opportunities for creative expression and learning, especially for the youth.

Benefits:
**Nature and Extent of Financial Assistance**

1. Financial assistance under the scheme component for any project will normally be up to a maximum of ₹15 crores. In extremely rare cases, of outstanding merit and relevance, the financial assistance can go up to ₹ 50 crores, but then each such individual case of Central assistance beyond ₹15 crores will be subjected to the usual appraisal/ approval mechanism prescribed for new Plan schemes.
1. The maximum amount of Central financial assistance which may be given under this scheme component would be 60% of the total approved project cost subject to the maximum financial ceiling as mentioned in para 5.1 above except in case of projects in North Eastern Region(NER). The remaining amount of 40% of the total approved project cost will be borne by the recipient State Govt./UT Admin./NGO or concerned organization. Cost of land will not be included in matching share. Developed land with approach road will be made available by the concerned State Government, free of cost, unless the organization has land of its ownership.
1. In case of projects in North Eastern Region (NER) [comprises States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura] the maximum amount of Central financial assistance would be 90% of the total approved project cost subject to the maximum financial ceiling as mentioned in para 5.1 above. The remaining amount of 10% of the total approved project cost will be borne by the recipient State Govt./NGO or concerned organization. Cost of land will not be included in matching share. Developed land with approach road will be made available by the concerned State Government, free of cost, unless the organization has land of its ownership.
1. All recurring expenditure will be met by the State Government/ UT Admin. or concerned organization.
1. 0.5% of project cost may be released for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) on the recommendations of Sub-Committee and National Appraisal Committee (NAC).

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Eligibility:
1. The organization must be registered as a society under the Registration of Societies Act (XXI of 1860) or under a similar Act, or as a Trust or Not-for-Profit Company for at least three years.
1. The organization’s charter must be primarily devoted to the preservation, propagation, and promotion of Indian arts and culture.
1. The organization must have a predominantly cultural profile and should have been actively working in fields such as dance, drama, theatre, music, fine arts, Indology, and literature for at least three years.
1. The organization must be well established and recognized for doing meaningful work in its field of activity.
1. The organization must have gained a local, regional, or national identity and reputation/standing.
1. The organization must be capable of setting up and operating the project effectively.
1. The organization must be able to arrange 40% of the project cost (for Non-North Eastern Region projects) or 10% (for North Eastern Region projects) as its matching share.
1. The organization must be capable of meeting the recurring costs of the project.
1. The organization must have been inspected and recommended by an appropriate agency of the Central Government or the concerned State Government/UT Administration.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1 : The applicant must download and fill the prescribed application proforma and related forms available on the Ministry of Culture’s website.
Step 2 : The applicant must submit the completed application in the prescribed format, along with all required documents (as per Para 8), to the Under Secretary, P.Arts-II Section, New Delhi.
Note:
The application must be complete in all respects, as incomplete applications will not be entertained and will be rejected.
The application must include all mandatory documents, failing which it will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant organization.

Documents Required:
Project Details
Project proposal with feasibility report
Building plan (existing/proposed)
Cost estimate (building, equipment, etc.)
Source of funds (matching share)
Project completion timeline
Plan for maintenance & operation after completion
For Government Departments / Agencies
Proof of land in organization’s name
Layout & infrastructure details (for upgradation projects)
Letter confirming matching funds
Name of Project Executing Agency (PFMS registered)
Bank authorization letter (ECS details of executing agency)
For Not-for-Profit Organizations (NGOs)
Registration certificate / Trust deed
Memorandum / Rules & Regulations
List of board members with address
Organization profile (last 3 years work)
Audited accounts (last 3 years)
Income tax assessment (last 3 years)
PAN card & 12A / 80G (if available)
Property ownership documents
If upgrading existing building:
Layout plan & current facilities details
Proof of matching funds (bank statement / loan / govt support)
Board resolution (authorized signatory)
Bond on stamp paper
NGO Darpan ID
Bank authorization letter (ECS details)