Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Culture addressed Lok Sabha question 2341 regarding the promotion of Indian classical dances among school students. The response outlines the integration of traditional dances into the school curriculum under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the role of organizations like Sangeet Natak Akademi and CCRT in promoting Indian arts, and the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme (CTSSS) for students. The CTSSS provides financial assistance to students for specialized training in classical dances.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Integration of Indian Traditional Dances into School Education:**
* The government has taken steps to integrate Indian traditional dances into the school education framework, aligning with NEP 2020.
* NEP 2020 advocates art-integrated education, encouraging the incorporation of Indian art forms into mainstream learning.
* The Ministry of Culture, through Sangeet Natak Akademi, launched the Kala Dharohar Series to promote awareness of Indian performing arts among school students.
* CCRT conducts workshops, orientation programs, and cultural activities in schools to promote Indian arts and culture.
* **Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme (CTSSS):**
* CCRT provides scholarships for the preservation and promotion of Indian cultural heritage through the CTSSS.
* The CTSSS offers specialized training in music, dance, drama, painting, sculpture, crafts, and literary activities for students aged 10-14 since 1982.
* The scholarship value is Rs.3600 per year, with reimbursement of actual tuition fees up to Rs.9000 per year.
* **Scholarship Statistics (Last Five Years):**
* 2020-21: 213 scholarships awarded
* 2021-22: 224 scholarships awarded
* 2022-23: 154 scholarships awarded
* 2023-24: 242 scholarships awarded
* 2024-25: 269 scholarships awarded
* **Extension Services Community Feedback Program:**
* Summer Camp: Indradhanush 2022 - 14,326 students, Budget Rs. 14,71,885, 23 Trained teachersCCRT officials
* Extension Services 2023 - 31,520 students, Budget Rs. 28,60,926, 24 Trained teachersCCRT officials
* Community Feedback Program 2024 - 45,248 students, Budget Rs. 51,73,354, 25 Trained teachersCCRT officials
Impact Analysis:
* **School Students:**
* *Impact:* Increased exposure to Indian classical dances, fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and holistic development. Access to scholarships for specialized training.
* *Action Required:* Participate in art-integrated education programs and workshops. Apply for the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme (CTSSS) if eligible.
* **Schools and Educators:**
* *Impact:* Integration of Indian art forms into the curriculum, requiring resources and training to implement art-integrated education effectively.
* *Action Required:* Incorporate Indian classical dances and other art forms into the curriculum. Organize workshops and cultural activities.
* **Ministry of Culture and Affiliated Organizations (Sangeet Natak Akademi, CCRT):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for implementing and overseeing the promotion of Indian classical dances in schools and managing scholarship programs.
* *Action Required:* Continue to develop and implement programs like the Kala Dharohar Series and the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme. Conduct workshops and provide resources to schools.
Key Entities Referenced
National Education Policy NEP 2020: A national policy by the Government of India that advocates for art-integrated education.
Ministry of Culture: The Government of India ministry responsible for culture and tourism.
Sangeet Natak Akademi: Autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, promoting Indian performing arts.
Kala Dharohar Series: A series launched by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to promote awareness of Indian performing arts among school students.
Centre for Cultural Resources and Training CCRT: An autonomous body under the Government of India that provides scholarships and conducts workshops to promote Indian arts and culture.
Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme CTSSS: A scholarship scheme implemented by CCRT to provide specialized training in various cultural fields.
Indradhanush: A summer camp program by CCRT.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Minister of Culture and Tourism
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2341
TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025
PROMOTION OF INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCES AMONGST SCHOOL STUDENTS
2341. SHRI RAJEEV RAI:
Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has issued any directions to include various forms of Indian
classical dances in the school curriculum;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has established/considering to establish any scholarship to
meritorious school students in Indian Classical dances;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the details of funds utilised by the Government in promoting Indian classical dances
amongst school students during the last five years?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
(GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) & (b) Yes, the Government of India has taken steps to integrate various forms of Indian
traditional dances into the school education framework, in alignment with the objectives of the
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
NEP 2020 advocates art-integrated education as a cross-curricular pedagogical approach,
encouraging the incorporation of Indian art forms such as traditional dance into mainstream
classroom learning. It emphasizes the significance of Indian arts at all levels of education to
foster creativity, cultural rootedness, and holistic development in students.
To this end, the Ministry of Culture, through its autonomous organization Sangeet Natak
Akademi, has launched the Kala Dharohar Series, which is specifically designed to promote
awareness and appreciation of Indian performing arts—including classical dance—among school
students.In furtherance of these goals, other bodies under the Ministry of Culture, such as the Centre for
Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), also conduct workshops, orientation programmes, and
cultural activities in schools across the country, contributing to the promotion of Indian arts and
culture.
(c) & (d) The Government of India thorough its autonomous body Centre for Cultural Resources
and Training (CCRT) provide scholarship for preservation and promotion of diverse, varied and
rich Indian cultural heritage.
CCRT through Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme, CTSSS (10-14 Years) since 1982
provide specialized training in various cultural fields such as traditional forms of music, dance,
drama as well as painting, sculpture, crafts and literary activities.
(e) CCRT is implementing Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme (CTSSS), in this scheme
the value of scholarship is Rs.3600/- per year for the scholarship holder in addition to
reimbursement of actual tuition fee paid to the Guru/Teacher, up to a ceiling of Rs.9000/- per
year.
The number of scholarships awarded across the country under the above-mentioned scheme for
the field of Indian Classical Dances during the last five years is as follows:
Year Cultural Talent SearchScholarship Scheme
2020-21 213
2021-22 224
2022-23 154
2023-24 242
2024-25 269
Extension Services Community Feedback Program:
Program Years No. of student Actual Budget (in Rs.)
Trained/teachers/CCRT officials
(a) Summer Camp: Indradhanush 2022- 14,326 14,71,885/-
23
(b) Extension Services 2023- 31,520 28,60,926/-
Community Feedback Program 24
2024- 45,248 51,73,354/-
25
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