In response to Unstarred Question No. †2502, the Ministry of Culture confirms the existence of a special training and performance platform for young artists at the national level. This platform operates under the scheme "Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields," which provides scholarships for advanced training to artists aged 18-25 in fields such as Indian Classical Music, Classical Dance, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Folk/Traditional/Indigenous Arts. The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) in New Delhi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, also offers training, exposure, and performance platforms. Over the past three years, 400 artists have received scholarships under this scheme. The primary objective of the scheme is to preserve and promote India's cultural heritage by supporting young artists through training and financial aid, ultimately aiming to showcase Indian cultural talent on national and international stages and facilitate global representation.
Key Entities Referenced
Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields: A scholarship scheme operated by the Ministry of Culture to provide financial assistance and advanced training to young artists aged 18-25 in various art forms.
Ministry of Culture: The ministry responsible for operating the 'Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields' scheme.
Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), New Delhi: An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture that provides training, exposure, and performance platforms to young artists.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2502
TO BE ANSWERED ON 15TH DECEMBER, 2025
SETTING-UP OF PLATFORM FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
†2502. SHRI SANATAN PANDEY:
Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:
(a) whether any special training or performance platform has been set up for young artists at the
national level;
(b) if so, the number of artists benefited from the same during the last three years; and
(c) whether the objective of the same is to promote cultural talent to the global stage?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
(GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) Yes, Ministry of Culture operates a scheme namely “Award of Scholarships to Young Artists
in Different Cultural Fields” under which scholarship is provided to young artists for
advanced training. The scheme offers scholarship to young artists in the age group of 18 to 25
years in the fields of Indian Classical Music, Classical Dance, Light Classical Music, Theatre,
Visual Arts, and Folk/Traditional/Indigenous Arts. In addition, Centre for Cultural Resources
and Training (CCRT), New Delhi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture,
also provides several training, exposure, and performance platforms at national level cultural
events, national cultural festivals and residential camps for scholars covered under the
scheme.
(b) During the last three years, a total of 400 artists have been awarded scholarships under the
aforementioned scheme.
(c) The primary objective of this Scheme is to preserve, promote, and nurture India’s cultural
heritage by supporting young artists through training and financial assistance. In addition, the
scheme indirectly contributes to showcasing India’s cultural talent on national and
international platforms. Strengthening the skills of young artists and providing exposure at
national-level events results in capacity building and confidence building needed to
eventually represent India globally.
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