Parliament Question: National Culture Fund

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2584 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026 NATIONAL CULTURE FUND †2584. SHRI DILIP SAIKIA: SHRI BHARATSINHJI SHANKARJI DABHI: DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT: SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA: SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI: SHRI ALOK SHARMA: SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI: SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN: SMT. KAMLESH JANGDE: SHRI RAJKUMAR CHAHAR: SHRI ANANTA NAYAK: SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA: Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the status of the projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) during the last three years along with the details of the funds accumulated, mobilized and projects completed, State/UT-wise, particularly in the Nabarangpur and Keonjhar, Lok Sabha Constituencies; (b) the details of the measures 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 along with the number of such projects approved/implemented in the said Lok Sabha Constituencies; (c) the manner in which the NCF supported initiatives have contributed to the conservation, promotion and dissemination of cultural heritage across the country including specific initiatives undertaken in Andhra Pradesh and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency; (d) whether any review or impact assessment has been conducted regarding the effectiveness, transparency and outcomes of the said Fund and if so, the details thereof, particularly in the said Lok Sabha Constituencies; (e) whether any project is being implemented under the said Fund in various States including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and North Eastern States, particularly Assam; (f) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and (g) whether any heritage sites in Andhra Pradesh have been proposed, sanctioned or under consideration for support under the said fund, if so, the details thereof?ANSWER MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) (e) & (f) 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. (b) 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. There are no NCF-supported projects in the Nabarangpur and Keonjhar, Lok Sabha Constituencies. (c) 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. (d) 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. (g) No CSR funds have been received/spent through NCF in Andhra Pradesh in last three years. However, details of more than 250 identified conservation and cultural projects from across the country including Andhra Pradesh are given on the website of the National Culture Fund for prospective/ interested donors.Annexure Annexure referred in part (a) (e) & (f) of Lok Sabha unstarred Q.No. †2584 for Reply on 09.03.2026 regarding National Culture Fund Name of Project Funds Funds S. utilized State Received Current No Donor (in (in Lakh) Status . Lakh) Ahom Group of Monuments at Sibsagar Distt. Assam. 1 Rang Ghar, Oil and Assam KarengGhar - Natural Gas 225.71 225.71 Completed (Garhgoan), Corporation TalatalGhar - Group of Four Madaims at Cheraodeo Development of infrastructure and other facilities at SAIL - 2 Bihar LauriaNandangarhCh Bokaro Steel 36.95 36.95 Completed ankiGarh and Plant (BSL) Rampurwa in West Champaran Restoration and Development of SAIL-Bhilai 3 Chhattisgarh 124.90 124.90 Ongoing National Heritage Site Steel Plant at Deobaloda Publication of book “History of Magic” and its journey to National 4 8.00 8.00 Completed Modern World. Culture Fund Proposer – Jadoo Kala Trust Restoration & Conservation of "BARH KI CHOWKI" at Sarai Rohilla, Delhi. National 5 14.63 14.63 Completed Proposer – Delhi Culture Fund Police Housing Corporation Ltd. Delhi Bringing out the mythological stories of the 12 Jyotirlingas National 6 30.00 30.00 Completed through classical, folk, Culture Fund & tribal dances by SUNAINAConservation, ApeejaySurr Preservation and endra Park 7 9.71 9.71 Completed upgradation at Hotels JantarMantar Limited Setting up of Atmanirbhar Bharat 8 State Bank of Centre Design 370.00 370.00 Ongoing India (ABCD) at L-1 Barrack, Red Fort Development of National Maritime National 1500.0 9 Gujarat Heritage Complex 1500.00 Completed Culture Fund 0 (NMHC) project at Lothal Improving Tourist Himachal 9.73 10 Amenities at Hidimba UCO Bank 9.73 Completed Pradesh Devi Temple Digital upgradation of Airports the ASI Hampi 11 Authority of 325.33 325.33 Completed Museum at India Kamalapura Conservation work Smt. and providing tourist Nagarathnam 12 amenities at Sri maN.(Individ 55.00 55.00 Completed Lakshmi Narasimha ual Donor) Temple Nuggehalli Authentic & Critical study & presentation of 64 Arts 13 National (ChatusshastiKalas) 18.90 18.90 Completed Culture Fund that form the bedrock of Indian culture heritage Karnataka Bringing out a comprehensive Monograph on the 16 National 14 Samskara-s" & a mini 7.12 7.12 Completed Culture Fund - encyclopaedic version of the 64 Arts of india Preservation of Indian Ancient Palace of Railway Leh, Ladakh Shey, Leh, Ladakh Catering and 15 65.00 65.00 Ongoing Tourism Corporation Ltd Conservation and Infosys 16 restoration of Vishnu Foundation 200.00 200.00 Completed Temple, BateshwarMadhya ,Morena Pradesh Developmental Armoured activities at Temple of Vehicles 17 32.00 32.00 Ongoing Somnath& ruins at Nigam Badgaon Limited Conservation and Tourists facilities IRB Holding 18 122.50 122.50 Ongoing development at Pvt. Ltd. Jogeshwari Caves Maharashtra Construction /Setting Shipping up of public toilets and 19 Corporation 18.00 18.00 Ongoing drinking water facility of India at Vijaydurg Fort Providing of public amenities like, smart Armoured toilet Childcare room, Vehicles 20 Odisha 39.86 39.86 Ongoing Rest room for Senior Nigam Citizens at Sun temple, Limited Konark, Dist.-Puri. Preservation, Promotion, and safeguarding of five rare oral traditions National 21 Rajasthan :Kavad/Phad 41.00 41.00 Completed Culture Fund /Bahurupiya /Puppetry/The Molela art of Potters. Proposer – Rekhta Foundation Expanding the illumination to the Armoured exterior portion of the Vehicles 22 Tamil Nadu prahara wall & 18.36 18.36 Ongoing Nigam entrance area of Limited Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur Execution of the India replica of the 120 ft. Infrastructure 23 Telangana Tall Flagpost at Finance 275.00 275.00 Completed RashtrapatiNilayam Company Ltd Upgradation of Sony India 24 Sarnath Site & Private 2.09 2.09 Completed Museum Limited Preservation of Uttar important historic Pradesh Buddhist sites in India Vongroup 25 and to support for 49.89 49.89 Completed Limited preservation of the Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath, and theMahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar Installation and Commissioning of turnstile in the following ASI monuments:  Red Fort, Delhi  QutabMinar, Delhi  HumayunTom Delhi, b,Delhi Uttar  PuranaQila, India Pradesh, Delhi Infrastructura 26 Odisha,  Taj Mahal, l Finance 205.64 205.64 Completed Maharashtra Agra Company ,  Sun Temple Ltd. (IIFCL) Gujarat Konark, Odisha  Ellora Caves, Aurangabad Maharashtra  Bibi KaMaqbara, Aurangabad Maharashtra  Shaniwarwada , Pune *****