**Summary:**
The Ministry of Culture's budget allocation has increased from Rs. 3260.93 crore in Financial Year 2024-25 to Rs. 3360.96 crore for Financial Year 2025-26. Key allocations include: Archaeological Survey of India (increased from Rs. 127391.00 lakh to Rs. 127849.00 lakh), Museums (increased from Rs. 66302.00 lakh to Rs. 71693.00 lakh), Libraries (decreased from Rs. 32549.00 lakh to Rs. 32443.00 lakh), National Mission for Manuscripts (new allocation of Rs. 6000.00 lakh), and National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap (increased from Rs. 1806.00 lakh to Rs. 2246.00 lakh). The enhanced investment will focus on strengthening heritage infrastructure through museum construction and the integration of digital technologies like AR/VR. These initiatives aim to improve thematic storytelling, site interpretation, visitor experience, and tourist amenities. The Ministry's organizations will engage youths, scholars, and local communities through various programs. This information was provided by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Contact: Sunil Kumar Tiwari, pibcultureatgmaildotcom, Release ID: 2153607. Posted on August 7, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Culture: The Indian government ministry responsible for the preservation and promotion of art and culture.
Financial Year 202425: The financial year spanning from 2024 to 2025.
Financial Year 202526: The financial year spanning from 2025 to 2026.
Archaeological Survey of India: Indian government organization responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country.
National Mission for Manuscripts: An initiative focused on locating, documenting, conserving, and promoting India's manuscript heritage.
National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap: A mission focused on creating a comprehensive cultural map of India.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism.
Rajya Sabha: The Upper House of the Parliament of India.
Ministry of Culture
Budget Allocation to Strengthen Cultural
Infrastructure
Posted On: 07 AUG 2025 4:16PM by PIB Delhi
The allocation to the Ministry has been increased from Rs. 3260.93 crore in Financial Year 2024-25 to Rs.
3360.96 crore for Financial Year 2025-26.
The funding provided for Current Financial Year as compared to Previous Financial Year to the institutions
and schemes /missions is given in the table below.
(Rs. in Lakhs)
Sector 2024-25 2025-26
Archaeological Survey of India 127391.00 127849.00
Museums 66302.00 71693.00
Libraries 32549.00 32443.00
National Mission for Manuscripts 0.00 6000.00
National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap 1806.00 2246.00
The enhanced investment significantly strengthens heritage infrastructure through the planned construction of
new museum buildings and the integration of advanced digital technologies-such as AR-VR, immersive
projection systems, within site museums. These initiatives are aimed at enriching thematic storytelling,
improving site interpretation, and elevating the overall visitor experience, while also ensuring the
development of superior amenities for tourists and visitors alike.
The Ministry’s organizations make provisions to engage youths, scholars and local communities through their
various initiatives like thematic activities, outreach programs on significant occasions, workshops, lectures,
seminars, educational programmes, cultural events and programmes etc.
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a
written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com
(Release ID: 2153607)