Financial Assistance to Artists and Cultural Organisations in Maharashtra under Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY)

Ministry of Culture Financial Assistance to Artists and Cultural Organisations in Maharashtra under Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) Posted On: 16 MAR 2026 5:08PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 16 March 2026 The Ministry of Culture administers the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY), a Central Sector Scheme under which financial assistance is provided directly to eligible artists, cultural groups and cultural organizations across the country, including those in rural areas. The scheme supports various forms of performing arts and cultural activities through different components. Since KSVY is a Central Sector Scheme, financial assistance is released directly to beneficiaries and is not allocated on a State-wise or district-wise basis. Accordingly, the scheme does not provide grants to State Governments or districts for the development of cultural centres. During the financial year 2025–26, an allocation of ₹37,500 lakh has been made under the scheme. Under KSVY, financial assistance is provided to individual artists, art groups and cultural organizations based on eligibility criteria prescribed under the respective components of the scheme. The assistance is generally sanctioned based on: Submission of complete applications in the prescribed format Fulfilment of eligibility conditions specified under the relevant component of the scheme Recommendation of Expert Committees constituted by the Ministry of Culture The scheme does not follow district-based selection criteria for grant allocation. However, artists and organisations from backward, tribal and rural areas, including those from the State of Maharashtra, are eligible to apply and receive assistance subject to fulfilment of scheme guidelines. The Nandurbar Lok Sabha constituency has not been specifically identified for establishment of any cultural or sports facility or artist residency centre under KSVY. Since financial assistance is not allocated on a district-wise basis, the Ministry does not maintain district-wise data on funds sanctioned under the scheme. However, financial assistance is released to eligible beneficiaries across the country, including those in Maharashtra, under various components of the scheme. Number of beneficiaries and amount released during the financial year 2024–25 in the State of MaharashtraSl. Name of the Scheme No. of A No. Beneficiaries 1 Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru Shishya 59 Parampara (Repertory Grant) 2 Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National 1 Presence 3 Cultural Function and Production Grant 44 4 Financial Assistance for the Development of 14 Buddhist/Tibetan Culture & Art 5 Scheme for the Award of Fellowship to Outstanding Persons 52 in the Field of Culture 6 Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different 81 Cultural Fields 7 Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research 10 8 Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists 1392 9 Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio 2 Theatres Number of beneficiaries and amount released during the financial year 2025–26 (till 12.03.2026) in the State of Maharashtra Sl. Name of the Scheme No. of A No. Beneficiaries 1 Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru Shishya 65 Parampara (Repertory Grant) 2 Cultural Function and Production Grant 21 3 Financial Assistance for the Development of 9 Buddhist/Tibetan Culture & Art 4 Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio 1 Theatres 5 Allied Cultural Activities 1 6 Scheme for the Award of Fellowship to Outstanding Persons 72 in the Field of CultureSl. Name of the Scheme No. of A No. Beneficiaries 7 Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different 138 Cultural Fields 8 Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research 3 9 Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists 1354 This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. * * * PIB Mumbai | Edgar Coelho/Darshana Rane Follow us on social media: @PIBMumbai /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com /PIBMu mbai /pibmumbai (Release ID: 2240783) Visitor Counter : 24 Read this release in: Marathi