About Rs. 460 Crores financial assistance provided during the last 3 years under various Schemes for promotion of art and culture: Dr. Mahesh Sharma
Ministry of Culture administers various Schemes for promotion of art and culture. While the beneficiaries covered under these schemes are not selected State/UT-wise, the purpose of these Schemes is to promote and develop National/Regional Culture all over the Country.
These schemes include the following:
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Repertory Grant
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Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence
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Cultural Function & Production Grant
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Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
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Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Organization
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Award for Scholarship & Fellowship to Outstanding Artists
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Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research Component
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Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres
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Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)
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Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Heritage and Diverse Cultural Traditions of India
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An amount of nearly Rs.460 Crore has been provided for these schemes in the last three years and current year till date.
The above information was given by Minister of State (independent charge) for Culture and Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate change Dr. Mahesh Sharma, in reply to an Unstarred Question in the Lok Sabha today.
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