Executive Summary:
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1160, concerning projects approved under the National Culture Fund (NCF) during the last three years (2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025). It provides a state-wise list of approved projects, details of funds allocated, released, and utilized, and the current status of proposals from Punjab and Bihar. The response was provided on July 28, 2025, by the Minister of Culture and Tourism.
Key Points / Main Content:
Approved Projects Under NCF (2022-2025):
* Chhattisgarh: Restoration and Development of National Heritage Site at Deobaloda.
* Karnataka: Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum and Conservation work at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Nuggehalli.
* Leh, Ladakh: Preservation of Ancient Palace of Shey.
* Madhya Pradesh: Developmental activities at Temple of Somnath ruins at Badgaon.
* Maharashtra: Conservation and tourist facilities development at Jogeshwari Caves and Construction of public toilets and drinking water facility at Vijaydurg Fort.
* Odisha: Providing public amenities at Sun Temple, Konark.
* Tamil Nadu: Expanding illumination at Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur.
Funds and Project Status in Bihar and Punjab:
* Bihar:
* Development of tourist amenities at Colossal Stupa Nandangarh: ₹38.67 Lakh allocated, ₹36.96 Lakh spent, project completed.
* Preparation of DPR for Nalanda Site Museum: ₹24.80 Lakh allocated, ₹24.80 Lakh spent, project completed.
* Punjab: NIL
Future Funding:
* No current proposals are under consideration from any donor for funding projects in Punjab or Bihar.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Culture:
* Impact: Responsible for providing information on NCF projects and their funding status.
* Action Required: Continue to oversee and manage NCF projects, and seek donor funding for future projects.
State Governments (Punjab and Bihar):
* Impact: Informs about the status of cultural project funding and implementation.
* Action Required: Continue to submit proposals for cultural projects under NCF and seek donor funding.
Donors:
* Impact: Provides an overview of projects funded under NCF.
* Action Required: Review project status and consider future funding opportunities based on proposals submitted.
Key Entities Referenced
National Culture Fund: A fund established by the Government of India to support cultural projects.
SHRI MALVINDER SINGH KANG: Member of Parliament who raised a question in Lok Sabha.
SHRI RAJESH RANJAN: Member of Parliament who raised a question in Lok Sabha.
SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT: Minister of Culture and Tourism who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Punjab: A state in India for which project details under NCF were requested.
Bihar: A state in India for which project details under NCF were requested.
Chhattisgarh: A state in India where a project under NCF has been approved.
Karnataka: A state in India where projects under NCF have been approved.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1160
TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025
PROJECTS UNDER NCF
1160. SHRI MALVINDER SINGH KANG:
SHRI RAJESH RANJAN:
Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state
(a) the details alongwith list of projects that have been approved by the Government
under the National Culture Fund (NCF) during the last three years, State-wise,
especially for the Punjab and Bihar;
(b) the details of the funds allocated, released and utilized for each approved project
under NCF in the said States;
(c) the details of the proposals submitted by the said States under NCF along with their
current status; and
(d) whether the Government plans to fund additional cultural projects of the said States
under NCF and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) The list of projects that have been approved by the Government under the National
Culture Fund during the last three years: 2022-23, 2023-24 & 2024-25 is at
Annexure-I.
(b) & (c) The details of the funds allocated, released, utilized & current status of the projects
implemented in the said States are given at Annexure-II.
(d) The projects under NCF are funded by various donors for implementation in different
States. At present no proposal is under consideration from any donor for funding of
the projects in the said States.Annexure-I
Annexure referred in part (a) of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.1160 for Reply on
28.07.2025 regarding Projects under NCF.
S.No. Donor Details of Projects (Approved during last three
years 2022-23, 2023-24 & 2024-25)
Chhattisgarh
1 SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant Restoration and Development of National Heritage
Site at Deobaloda, Chhattisgarh
Karnataka
1. Airports Authority of Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum at
India Kamalapura, Karnataka
2. Smt. Nagarathnamma Conservation work and providing tourist amenities at
N.(Individual Donor) Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Nuggehalli,
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Leh, Ladakh
1. Indian Railway Catering Preservation of Ancient Palace of Shey, Leh, Ladakh
and Tourism
Corporation Ltd
Madhya Pradesh
1. Armoured Vehicles Developmental activities at Temple of Somnath &
Nigam Limited ruins at Badgaon, Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
1. IRB Holding Pvt. Ltd. Conservation and Tourists facilities development at
Jogeshwari Caves, Mumbai, Maharashtra,
2. Shipping Corporation of Construction /Setting up of public toilets and drinking
India water facility at Vijaydurg Fort, Maharashtra
Odisha
1. Armoured Vehicles Providing of public amenities like, smart toilet,
Nigam Limited Childcare room, Rest room for Senior Citizens at Sun
temple, Konark, Dist.-Puri, Odisha
Tamil Nadu
1. Armoured Vehicles Expanding the illumination to the exterior portion of
Nigam Limited the prahara wall & entrance area of Brihadiswara
Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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Annexure referred in part (b) & (c) of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No. 1160 for
reply on 28.07.2025 regarding Projects under NCF.
Sl. Project Amount Expenditure Current Status
No Allocated (in Lakh) of the project
(in Lakh)
BIHAR
1 Development of tourist amenities at
Colossal Stupa Nandangarh, 38.67 36.96 Completed
Chankigarh & Rampurwa, Dist.
West Champaran, Bihar
2 Preparation of DPR for Nalanda Site 24.80 24.80 Completed
Museum, Bihar
PUNJAB
NIL
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