**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the status of projects supported by the National Culture Fund (NCF) over the past three years, detailing their funding and state-wise implementation. It also highlights measures taken to strengthen public-private partnerships, including organized symposiums and a CSR annual summit in January 2025 and October 2025, respectively. Over 250 cultural and heritage conservation projects are listed on the NCF website for donor participation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Status and Funding**
* The status of NCF-supported projects over the last three years, including state-wise details of funds and project completion status, is provided in an Annexure.
* Projects have been implemented across various states, including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and North Eastern States.
* NCF has mobilized approximately Rs. 140 crores in CSR funds towards culture-related endeavors since its inception.
**Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)**
* **Outreach to Public Sector:** The NCF organized a symposium titled "CSR opportunities for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in Culture & Heritage" in January 2025, in collaboration with the Department of Public Enterprises.
* **Engagement with Donors:** The NCF participated in a CSR annual summit in October 2025 to connect with potential donors and promote cultural and heritage conservation projects.
* **Information Accessibility:** Details of over 250 identified conservation and cultural projects are available on the NCF website to facilitate informed participation by corporates and other donors.
**Project Implementation and Oversight**
* NCF initiatives contribute to the conservation, promotion, and dissemination of cultural heritage, augmenting government resources.
* The Project Implementing Committee (PIC) mechanism is utilized for periodic project reviews, with stakeholder and donor participation.
* PIC meetings are convened under the chairmanship of the Director General, Archaeological Survey of India for ASI projects, and by NCF/Ministry of Culture officials for other projects.
* The accounts of the NCF are audited annually by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
**Impact Analysis**
**Corporates and Other Donors**
* **Impact:** These entities are encouraged to participate in supporting cultural and heritage conservation projects through informed contributions. They have the opportunity to engage in initiatives listed on the NCF website.
* **Action Required:** Review the details of over 250 identified projects on the NCF website and consider participation and funding for cultural and heritage endeavors.
**Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)**
* **Impact:** CPSEs are being engaged to explore CSR opportunities within the culture and heritage sector.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the symposium "CSR opportunities for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in Culture & Heritage" held in January 2025.
**Government Ministries and Departments (e.g., Ministry of Culture, Department of Public Enterprises)**
* **Impact:** These bodies are involved in facilitating and organizing events and collaborations to strengthen the NCF's PPP framework.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and participate in NCF initiatives, including symposiums and summits, and facilitate the involvement of public and private sector entities.
**Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)**
* **Impact:** ASI projects are subject to PIC review under the chairmanship of its Director General, ensuring progress monitoring and smooth implementation.
* **Action Required:** Participate in PIC meetings for ASI projects to monitor progress and ensure smooth implementation.
**Union Minister for Culture and Tourism**
* **Impact:** The Minister is the source of this information provided to Lok Sabha, indicating their role in disseminating updates on the NCF.
* **Action Required:** Continue to provide information and updates on the National Culture Fund and its activities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Culture Fund (NCF): A fund established to strengthen Public-Private Partnerships and enhance participation in cultural and heritage conservation projects.
Ministry of Culture: The government ministry responsible for the National Culture Fund and overseeing cultural initiatives.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India: The authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the National Culture Fund.
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism who provided information about the NCF.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): An organization whose projects are reviewed by the Project Implementing Committee (PIC) of the NCF.
Ministry of Culture
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The status of the projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) during the last three years
along with the details of the funds, State/UT-wise is attached as Annexure. Projects have been
implemented in various States including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and North Eastern
States, as detailed in the Annexure. The present status of each project (completed/ongoing) is also
indicated therein.
The following measures have been taken to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework
under the said Fund and to enhance participation of private sector and public institutions, including CSR
contributions:
i. For outreach to public sector, NCF organized a symposium- “CSR opportunities for Central
Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in Culture & Heritage” in collaboration with Department
of Public Enterprisesin January 2025.
ii. NCF collaborated in CSR annual summit in October 2025 to engage with potential donors
and highlight opportunities for supporting cultural and heritage conservation projects.
iii. Details of more than 250 identified conservation and cultural projects are given on the
website of the National Culture Fund to facilitate informed participation by corporates and
other donors.
NCF supported initiatives have contributed greatly to the conservation, promotion and dissemination of
cultural heritage across the country as it enables institutions and public at large to contribute to culture
related endeavours thereby augmenting Government resources. NCF has mobilized CSR funds amounting
to approximately Rs.140 crores towards culture related endeavours since its inception. There are no
specific initiatives under NCF for a particular state or constituency.
NCF exercises a Project Implementing Committee (PIC) mechanism for periodic review of the projects
being undertaken through NCF, where all stakeholders, including the Donors participate. Meeting of
Project Implementation Committee (PIC) under the Chairmanship of Director General, Archaeological
Survey of India for ASI projects & Officials of NCF/Ministry of Culture for other projects, are regularly
convened, to monitor the progress and ensure smooth implementation of the projects. Moreover, the
accounts of NCF are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India annually.
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in
a written reply in Lok Sabha today
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AnnexureS.No. State Name of Project Donor Funds Funds Curr
Received utilized Statu
(in (in
Lakh) Lakh)
1 Assam Ahom Group of Monuments at Oil and Natural 225.71 225.71 Com
Sibsagar Distt. Assam. Rang Gas Corporation
Ghar, KarengGhar -
(Garhgoan), TalatalGhar -
Group of Four Madaims at
Cheraodeo
2 Bihar Development of infrastructure SAIL - Bokaro 36.95 36.95 Com
and other facilities at Steel Plant (BSL)
LauriaNandangarhChankiGarh
and Rampurwa in West
Champaran
3 Chhattisgarh Restoration and Development SAIL-Bhilai Steel 124.90 124.90 Ongo
of National Heritage Site at Plant
Deobaloda4 Publication of book “History of National Culture 8.00 8.00 Com
Magic” and its journey to Fund
Modern World. Proposer –
Jadoo Kala Trust
5 Restoration & Conservation of National Culture 14.63 14.63 Com
"BARH KI CHOWKI" at Sarai Fund
Rohilla, Delhi. Proposer –
Delhi Police Housing
Corporation Ltd.
Delhi
6 Bringing out the mythological National Culture 30.00 30.00 Com
stories of the 12 Jyotirlingas Fund
through classical, folk, & tribal
dances by SUNAINA
7 Conservation, Preservation and ApeejaySurrendra 9.71 9.71 Com
upgradation at JantarMantar Park Hotels
Limited
8 Setting up of Atmanirbhar State Bank of 370.00 370.00 Ongo
Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) India
at L-1 Barrack, Red Fort
9 Gujarat Development of National National Culture 1500.00 1500.00 Com
Maritime Heritage Complex Fund
(NMHC) project at Lothal
Himachal Improving Tourist Amenities at UCO Bank 9.73 9.73 Com
10 Pradesh Hidimba Devi Temple11 Digital upgradation of the ASI Airports Authority 325.33 325.33 Com
Hampi Museum at Kamalapura of India
12 Conservation work and Smt. 55.00 55.00 Com
providing tourist amenities at NagarathnammaN.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple (Individual
Nuggehalli Donor)
13 Authentic & Critical study & National Culture 18.90 18.90 Com
presentation of 64 Arts Fund
(ChatusshastiKalas) that form
the bedrock of Indian culture
Karnataka
heritage
14 Bringing out a comprehensive National Culture 7.12 7.12 Com
Monograph on the 16 Fund
Samskara-s" & a mini -
encyclopaedic version of the 64
Arts of india
15 Leh, Ladakh Preservation of Ancient Palace Indian Railway 65.00 65.00 Ongo
of Shey, Leh, Ladakh Catering and
Tourism
Corporation Ltd
16 Conservation and restoration of Infosys 200.00 200.00 Com
Vishnu Temple, Bateshwar Foundation
,Morena
Madhya
17 Developmental activities at Armoured 32.00 32.00 Ongo
Pradesh
Temple of Somnath& ruins at Vehicles Nigam
Badgaon Limited
18 Conservation and Tourists IRB Holding Pvt. 122.50 122.50 Ongo
facilities development at Ltd.
Jogeshwari Caves
Maharashtra
19 Construction /Setting up of Shipping 18.00 18.00 Ongo
public toilets and drinking Corporation of
water facility at Vijaydurg Fort India20 Odisha Providing of public amenities Armoured 39.86 39.86 Ongo
like, smart toilet Childcare Vehicles Nigam
room, Rest room for Senior Limited
Citizens at Sun temple, Konark,
Dist.-Puri.
21 Rajasthan Preservation, Promotion, and National Culture 41.00 41.00 Com
safeguarding of five rare oral Fund
traditions :Kavad/Phad
/Bahurupiya /Puppetry/The
Molela art of Potters. Proposer
– Rekhta Foundation
22 Tamil Nadu Expanding the illumination to Armoured 18.36 18.36 Ongo
the exterior portion of the Vehicles Nigam
prahara wall & entrance area of Limited
Brihadiswara Temple,
Thanjavur
23 Telangana Execution of the replica of the India 275.00 275.00 Com
120 ft. Tall Flagpost at Infrastructure
RashtrapatiNilayam Finance Company
Ltd
24 Uttar Upgradation of Sarnath Site & Sony India Private 2.09 2.09 Com
Pradesh Museum Limited
25 Preservation of important Vongroup Limited 49.89 49.89 Com
historic Buddhist sites in India
and to support for preservation
of the Dhamekh Stupa in
Sarnath, and the
Mahaparinirvana Temple in
Kushinagar26 Delhi, Installation and Commissioning India 205.64 205.64 Com
of turnstile in the following ASI Infrastructural
Uttar
monuments: Finance Company
Pradesh,
Ltd. (IIFCL)
Red Fort, Delhi
Odisha,
QutabMinar, Delhi
Maharashtra, HumayunTomb,Delhi
PuranaQila, Delhi
Gujarat
Taj Mahal, Agra
Sun Temple Konark, Odisha
Ellora Caves, Aurangabad
Maharashtra
Bibi KaMaqbara, Aurangabad
Maharashtra
Shaniwarwada, Pune
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