Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Culture provides financial assistance to traditional artists in rural areas through the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY). The scheme supports various art forms, including performing arts, and aims to enhance India's cultural image globally. The Ministry also supports organizations and individuals through schemes such as the Global Engagement Scheme and financial assistance for veteran artists.
Key Points / Main Content:
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY):
* The Ministry of Culture administers the KSVY, a Central Sector scheme, to provide financial assistance to artists engaged in traditional arts in rural areas, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
* Annexure II provides details on the quantum of financial assistance and the number of supported cultural organizations/individuals over the last three years.
Financial Assistance Schemes:
* Guru Shishya Parampara Repertory Grant: Supports performing arts activities and training of artists by Gurus, providing Rs.15,000 per month for the Guru and Rs.2,000-10,000 per month for Shishyas.
* Promotion of Art and Culture: Includes financial assistance to cultural organizations with national presence (up to Rs.5.00 crore in exceptional cases), Cultural Function Production Grant (up to Rs. 20.00 lakhs in exceptional cases), preservation of Himalayan cultural heritage (up to Rs. 30.00 lakh in exceptional cases), support for Buddhist/Tibetan organizations (up to Rs. 1.00 crore in exceptional cases), building grants (up to Rs.50 Lakh in metro cities and up to Rs.25 Lakh in non metro cities), and domestic festivals.
* Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC): Supports the creation, restoration, and modernization of cultural spaces, with financial assistance up to Rs. 15.00 crore. Central assistance covers 90% of project costs for NER projects and 60% for others.
* Scholarship and Fellowship: Offers fellowships to outstanding persons in culture (Rs. 10,000-20,000 p.m.), scholarships to young artists (Rs. 5,000 p.m.), and Tagore National Fellowships for cultural research (Rs.80,000 p.m. Fellowship Rs.50,000 p.m. Scholarship).
* Veteran Artists: Provides financial assistance up to Rs.6,000 p.m. to artists and scholars aged 60 years and above with an annual income not exceeding Rs.72,000.
Global Engagement Scheme:
* The Ministry of Culture implements the Global Engagement Scheme to promote India's cultural heritage through performances abroad under the Festival of India banner.
Startup and Innovation:
* The Ministry of Culture does not administer any financial schemes to promote startups and innovation related to art and culture.
Impact Analysis:
Traditional Artists:
* Impact: Benefit from financial assistance for training, performances, and preservation of art forms.
* Action Required: Apply for relevant schemes under KSVY to receive financial support.
Cultural Organizations:
* Impact: Eligible for financial grants to support cultural activities, infrastructure development, and national presence.
* Action Required: Apply for grants under the scheme based on eligibility criteria and project requirements.
State Governments/UTs:
* Impact: Partner with the central government in projects such as Tagore Cultural Complexes, sharing project costs.
* Action Required: Collaborate with the Ministry of Culture and contribute the required share of project costs (10% for NER projects, 40% for others).
Scholars/Academicians:
* Impact: Can receive fellowships and scholarships for cultural research.
* Action Required: Apply for relevant fellowship programs.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Culture: The Indian government ministry responsible for administering schemes related to art and culture.
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana KSVY: A Central Sector scheme of the Ministry of Culture for providing financial assistance to artists, including those in rural areas.
Maharashtra: A state in India, mentioned as a region where financial assistance schemes are implemented.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in India, mentioned as a region where financial assistance schemes are implemented.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli: A Union Territory in India, mentioned as a region where financial assistance schemes are implemented.
Global Engagement Scheme: A scheme implemented by the Ministry of Culture to promote Indian art and culture globally.
Financial Assistance for Promotion of Guru Shishya Parampara Repertory Grant: A scheme component providing financial support for performing arts activities and training of artists by Gurus.
Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research: A scheme component to invigorate and revitalize institutions under the Ministry of Culture by encouraging scholars and academicians to work on projects of mutual interest.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.216
ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRADITIONAL ARTISTS IN RURAL AREAS
✝216. Dr. Shivaji BandappaKalge:
Shri BhumareSandipanrao Asaram:
Shri Gyaneshwar Patil:
Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai:
Will the Minister of CULTURE be please to state:
(a) whether Government has implemented any financial assistance schemes for traditional
artists in rural areas of different States of the country, if so, the details thereof in the States of
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli;
(b) the details of the schemes providing financial assistance to promote startups and
innovation related to art and culture;
(c) whether the Government is providing any financial support to promote traditional art
and culture globally through digital media and online platforms; and
(d) if so, the details thereof, particularly in UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
ANSWER
MINISTER FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM
(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a): The Ministry of Culture administers Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY), a Central
Sector scheme consisting various scheme components, for providing financial assistance to
artists engaged in various forms of performing arts including traditional arts in rural areas of
different State of the country including the States of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and
Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The brief of these schemes is given at
Annexure - I. The details of quantum of financial assistance provided and number of
cultural organizations/individuals supported under various schemes during the last three
years across the country is given at Annexure – II.
(b) As such no financial scheme is administered by Ministry of Culture to promote startup
and innovation related to art and culture.
(c) & (d): To promote India’s rich cultural heritage including UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli,
Ministry of Culture implements a scheme titled ‘Global Engagement Scheme’ to enhance
India’s image in the global arena in a concerted manner. The objective of the scheme is
providing artists practicing Indian art forms including traditional art & culture an opportunity
to perform abroad under the banner of ‘Festival of India’.
*****Annexure - I
Annexure referred to in reply of part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.216#
answered on 21.07.2025
1. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROMOTION OF GURU-SHISHYA PARAMPARA
(REPERTORY GRANT)
The objective of this scheme component is to provide financial support for all genres of
performing arts activities like dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, children
theatre etc. and imparting training of artists by their respective Guru on regular basis in line
with Guru–Shishya Parampara. As per the scheme, support is provided to 1 Guru and maximum
18 Shishyas in the field of theatre, music & dance. The Amount of Assistance for Guru is
Rs.15000/- per month and for Shishya, the same is Rs.2000-10000/-per month depending upon
the age of artist.
2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROMOTION OF ART AND CULTURE: This
scheme has following sub-components :
i. Financial Assistance to Cultural organizations with National Presence
The objective of this scheme component is to promote and support cultural organisations
with national presence involved in promotion of art and culture throughout the country. This
grant is given to such organisations that have a properly constituted managing body, registered
in India; having a pan-India character with national presence in its operation; adequate working
strength; and have spent 1 crore or more during 3 of the last 5 years on cultural activities. The
quantum of grant under this scheme is Rs.1.00 crore which can be increased to Rs.5.00 crore in
exceptional cases.
ii. Cultural Function & Production Grant (CFPG)
The objective of this scheme component is to provide financial support to NGOs/
Societies/ Trusts/ Universities etc. for Seminars, Conference, Research, Workshops, Festivals,
Exhibitions, Symposia, Production of Dance, Drama-Theatre, Music etc. The quantum of grant
under this scheme is Rs.5 Lakh for an organization which can be increased to Rs. 20.00 lakhs in
exceptional cases.
iii. Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Cultural Heritage of
the Himalayas
The objective of this scheme component is to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of
the Himalayas through research, training and dissemination through audio visual programmes.
The financial support is provided to the organizations in the States falling under the Himalayan
Region i.e. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
The quantum of grant is Rs.10.00 lakh per year for an organization which can be increased to
Rs. 30.00 lakh in exceptional cases.iv. Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Buddhist/Tibetan
Organization
Under this scheme component financial assistance is provided to the voluntary
Buddhist/Tibetan organizations including Monasteries engaged in the propagation and scientific
development of Buddhist/Tibetan Cultural and tradition and research in related fields. The
quantum of funding under scheme component is Rs. 30.00 lakhs per year for an organization
which can be increased to 1.00 crore in exceptional cases
v. Financial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio Theatres
The objective of this scheme component is to provide financial support to NGO, Trust,
Societies, Govt. Sponsored bodies, University, College etc. for creation of Cultural
infrastructure (i.e. studio theatre, auditorium, rehearsal hall, classroom etc.) and provision of
facilities like electrical, air conditioning, acoustics, light and sound systems etc. Under this
scheme component, the maximum amount of grant is up to Rs.50 Lakh in metro cities and up to
Rs.25 Lakh in non- metro cities.
vi. Domestic Festivals and Fairs
The objective of this scheme is to provide assistance for holding the ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti
Mahotsavs’ organized by Ministry of Culture. Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs (RSMs) are
conducted through Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) where a large number of artists from all over
the country are engaged to showcase their talents. From November, 2015 onwards, fourteen
(14) RSMs have been organized by Ministry of Culture in the country.
3. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TAGORE CULTURAL
COMPLEXES (TCC)
The aim of the scheme component is to provide financial support to NGO, Trust,
Societies, Govt. Sponsored bodies, State / UT Govt. University, Central/State Govt.
agencies/bodies, Municipal Corporations, reputed not-for-profit organizations etc. for creation
of new Large Cultural Spaces such as Auditorium with facilities and infrastructure for stage
performances (dance, drama and music), exhibitions, seminars, literary activities, green rooms,
etc. The Scheme component also provides support for restoration, renovation, extension,
alteration, up-gradation, modernization of existing cultural facilities (Rabindra Bhawans,
Rangshalas) etc. Under this scheme component, the financial assistance for any project will
normally be up to a maximum of Rs. 15.00 crore. Central financial assistance would be 90% of
the total approved project cost and remaining 10% of the total approved project cost will be
borne by the recipient State Govt./NGO or concerned organization for NER Projects and except
NER, there is 60:40 ratio for central assistant and state share (matching share).
4. SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP FOR PROMOTION OF ART
AND CULTURE: The scheme consists of following three components:i. Scheme for the Award of Fellowship to Outstanding Persons in the field of Culture
Upto 400 fellowships (200 Junior and 200 Senior) are awarded in a batch year to
outstanding persons in the age group of 25 to 40 years (Jr.) and above 40 years (Sr.) in different
cultural fields @ of Rs. 10,000/- p.m. and 20,000/-p.m. for the period of 2 years for cultural
research. The Fellowship is released in four equal six monthlyinstallments.
ii. Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields
Upto 400 Scholarships are awarded in a batch year. Under this scheme financial
assistance is given to young artistes of outstanding promise in the age group of 18-25 years for
advanced training within India in the field of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dance,
Theatre, Mime, Visual art, Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts and Light Classical Music etc.
@ Rs. 5,000/- p.m. for 2 years. The Scholarship is released in four equal six
monthlyinstallments.
iii. Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research
The purpose of the Scheme Component is to invigorate and revitalize the various
institutions under the Ministry of Culture (MoC) and other identified cultural institutions in the
country, by encouraging scholars/ academicians to affiliate themselves with these institutions to
work on projects of mutual interest. Upto 15 Fellowships (Rs.80,000/- p.m. + Contingency
Allowance) and 25 Scholarships (Rs.50,000/- p.m. + Contingency Allowance) for a maximum
period of 2 Years. The Fellowship is released in four equal six monthlyinstallments.
5. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR VETERAN ARTISTS
The objective of this Scheme is to provide financial assistance maximum upto
Rs.6.000/- p.m. to the old artistes and scholars aged 60 years above having annual income not
exceeding Rs.72,000/- who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields of arts,
letters etc. In the event of death of the beneficiary, the financial assistance is transferred to
his/her spouse.
*****Annexure - II
Annexure referred to in reply of part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.216# answered
on 21.07.2025
Number of organizations / Individuals supported under various schemes across the country
Sl. Name of Scheme Financial year
No. 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Number of Quantum Number Quant Number Quantu
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1. Financial Assistance for 1213 86.22 1882* 77.95 1418 84.03
Promotion of Guru
Shishya Parampara
(Repertory Grant)
2. Financial Assistance to 15 11.60 24 12.67 28 11.83
Cultural Organizations
with National Presence
(including R.K.
Mission, West Bengal)
3. Cultural Function and 2156 32.75 2242 24.61 1710 32.19
Production Grant
4. Financial Assistance for 225 4.68 149 2.93 48 0.87
the Preservation and
Development of
Cultural Heritage of the
Himalayas
5. Financial Assistance for 401 26.01 330 15.57 392 22.40
the Development of
Buddhist/ Tibetan
Culture & Art
6. Financial Assistance for 21 1.23 15 1.08 23 1.51
Building Grants
including Studio
Theatres
7. Fair and Festival - 7.62 - 21.49 - 2.96
8. Scheme for the Award 980 13.63 1141 11.19 928 11.89
of Fellowship to
Outstanding Persons in
the Field of Culture
9. Scheme for 395 1.19 1507 4.52 1077 3.25
Scholarships to Young
Artistes in DifferentCultural Fields
10. Tagore National - - 6 0.35 19 1.05
Fellowship for Cultural
Research
11. Financial Assistance for 1 5.00 4 15.56 1* 3.00
construction of Tagore
Cultural Complexes
(TCC)
12. Financial Assistance for 3651 18.59 3811 28.96 4636 26.09
Veteran Artists
13. Seva Bhoj Yojana 3 1.43 2 1.46 3 1.45
* Pursuant to the instructions issued by Department of Expenditure regarding revised procedure for flow
of funds under Central Sector Schemes and implementation of Central Nodal Agency (CNA) module,
the financial assistance under this scheme was released through Central Nodal Agency Module of
payment to the selected grantee organizations.
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