22-Dec-2022: Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists

Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship for promotion of art and culture through which scholars and artists including folklore artists are provided financial assistance in the form of scholarships and fellowships to pursue their respective forms of art and buy the specific art instruments etc. Similarly, Sangeet Natak Akademi, an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, also provides financial assistance to support folklore artists across the country on the recommendation of its Advisory Committees.

Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, implements Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme (CTSSS) which provides facilities to young talented children in the age group of 10-14 years to study various art forms. Under this scheme, 650 scholarships are awarded every year out of which 100 are reserved for Tribal Culture (ST candidates).

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India provides funds for Tribal Festivals (at State Level) like Hornbill Festival of Nagaland, Pawl-Kut festival of Mizoram and Medaram Jatra of Telangana through Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs).

Similarly, OCTAVE is a festival organized regularly by the Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) to promote and protect the rich cultural heritage of North East Region. Only folk & tribal artists belonging to the North East Region are specifically provided opportunity to perform during this festival for which they are provided remuneration.

To protect, promote and preserve various forms of folk art and culture throughout the country, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) in the country. These ZCCs organize various cultural activities and programmes all over the country on regular basis for which folk and tribal artists are engaged by these ZCCs to showcase their talents. These artists are paid TA/DA, honorarium, boarding & lodging, local transport etc. to help them to earn their livelihood.

1-Aug-2022: Ministry of Culture  promotes Indian Folk Arts and Culture abroad through Global Engagement Scheme

The Ministry of Culture aims at disseminating Indian Folk Arts and Culture abroad through signing of Cultural Agreements & Cultural Exchange Programme and their implementation by concerned agencies with mutual discussions through diplomatic channels.

The Ministry of Culture operates Global Engagement Scheme under which Festivals of India are organized in other countries showcasing folk art and other cultural events as exhibitions, dance, music, theatre, food fest, literary fest, film fest, yoga etc. In addition to this, Ministry of Culture also works in coordinated manner with Ministry of External Affairs. Under this scheme, Ministry of Culture also gives Grant-in-aid to Indo- Foreign Friendship Cultural Societies for organizing programmes and activities including folk art and other cultural activities for their promotion abroad.

The Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centers (ZCCs) with headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur to protect, preserve and promote various forms of folk art and culture throughout the country.  The folk artists from all over India are engaged to perform in the festivals and Programmes organized by these ZCCs regularly in all States/Union Territories of India. Besides, the folk artists are also sent abroad to perform in Festivals of India. Incentives like Dearness allowance, honorarium, board & lodging, local & international travel are provided to these artists by the respective ZCCs and Ministry of Culture.

28-Jul-2022: Ministry of Culture takes various initiatives for Research and Study In Tribal Culture, Art And Literature through its Autonomous bodies

Ministry of Culture through its Autonomous Bodies namely Sahitya Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi and Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) has taken special steps for research and study on tribal culture, art and literature.

CCRT organizes various training programmes to create awareness about the Indian culture including Tribal Culture in schools across the country. CCRT has also set up its Regional Centres in Tribal dominated areas i.e. Regional Centre Guwahati (Assam), Regional Centre Udaipur (Rajasthan) , Regional Centre Hyderabad and Regional Centre  Damoh (Madhya Pradesh). Tribal experts and artists are also involved in the training programmes conducted at these regional centres.

Sahitya Akademi organises seminars, symposia, online and offline on tribal literature across the nation.  Such programmes have been conducted so far on regional as well as national levels, besides a good number of significant publications have also been brought out.  Besides this, the Akademi has also established a North East Centre for Oral Literature (NECOL) in Agartala to exclusively cater to these languages which brings out related publications and also organizes activities and programmes in these languages from time to time.  These languages include Mizo, Ao, Garo, Chakma, Rabha, Karbi, Hmar, Lepcha, Khasi, Tangkhul, Missing, Tenydie, Kokborok, Jaintia, Tulu, Gojri and Ho etc. Sahitya Akademi organized International Literature Festival from 16 to 18 June 2022 at Shimla.

Sangeet Natak Akademi gives Financial Assistance to individuals for research, documentation and publishing in the field of traditional, fold and performing arts of India.

In addition to this, Ministry of Tribal Affairs through Centrally Sponsored scheme of “Support of Tribal Research Institutes” is providing financial assistance to State / UTs for various activities to be undertaken by State Tribal Research Institutes. These State TRIs take up research studies/publication of books/documentation on tribal culture, indigenous practices, languages etc. Besides, under the scheme ‘Tribal Research, Information, Education, Communication and Events (TRI-ECE)’, projects have also been sanctioned to research institutes for study on tribal healing practices, tribal languages etc."

Lalit Kala Akademi is doing many activities for the promotion of Visual Art for the benefit of Tribal artist.

The following Tribal Art Camps were organized by this Akademi during recent years;

1. Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar organised Traditional and Tribal Art Conclave at PanithNiwas from 14 to 19 February, 2019 by Regional Centre Bhubaneswar.
2. Tribal Women Artists Camp (Folk and Traditional) at Araku Valley (Andhra Pradesh) during 18.07.2019 to 22.07.2019 by Regional Centre, Chennai.
3. Tribal, Folk & Traditional Art Conclave in association with Dakshinachitra Museum Heritage at Dakshinachitra, Chennai from 14th to 20th November, 2019 by Regional Centre, Chennai.
4. National Tribal Art Summit Camp of at Dahanu, Maharashtra from 20/02/2020 to 24/02/2020 by Regional Centre, Chennai.
5. National Tribal Art Exhibition (Camp) organised at Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh.  From 10th February, 2020 to 15th February, 2020 by Regional Centre, Lucknow.
6. In order to accord importance to students from tribal and North East areas, Lalit Kala Akademi has instituted 15 more scholarships and enhanced the scholarship amount from Rs.10000 to Rs. 20000 / month.

25-Jul-2022: Ministry of Culture Preserves and Promotes Indian Art, Literature and Culture through various autonomous organizations

Ministry of Culture through its autonomous organizations viz. Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi, National School of Drama, Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, Lalit Kala Akademi, Kalakshetra Foundation, Indira Gandhi National  Centre for the Arts preserves and promotes Indian Art, Literature and Culture.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) organizes Festivals all over the country. The Akademi gives grants-in-aid for research, documentation, and publishing in the performing arts. Under guru-sisya Parampara, SNA offers financial support to cultural institutions across the country. The Akademi’s archives carefully preserve recordings of the eminent and upcoming artists.

Sahitya Akademi (SA) is the National Academy of Letters, working for the promotion and preservation of Indian literature in 24 languages recognized by it, and also the oral and tribal literature of India. By promoting varied literature of the country, Sahitya Akademi strives to unite diverse cultural, linguistic and literary communities and traditions of India. For this purpose, Sahitya Akademi annually organizes more than 500 literary programmes, publishes around 500 literary books and organizes/participates in nearly 150-200 book fairs and exhibitions. During the last five years, the Sahitya Akademi has been intensely promoting Indian literature in all 24 languages through conferment of Awards (96 per annum), programmes ( about 500 per annum), publications (about 500 per annum) and by participating in the book fairs and exhibitions across the country.

National School of Drama (NSD) had conducted various Theatre activities during last 5 years, i.e. Rashtriya Poorvottar Samaroh, Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Poorvottar Natya Samaroh, Poorvottar Rashtriya Samaroh, Classical Theatre Festival, National Tribal Festival of Theatre, Music & Art and organized 3 days theatre festival under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” on the occasion of 75th Anniversary of Independence.

Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) organizes in service  Orientation Courses and Thematic Workshops for Government and Government aided school teachers and teacher educators throughout the year, for preservation and promotion of Indian art, literature and culture at the national level. Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) is working for the development of visual arts in India. In the last five years, the Kalakshetra Foundation conducted various Arts festivals such as Kathakali, Annual Art Festival, Trinity Festivals, Remembering Rukamani Devi Festival, Kalasibiram, KalaSambrakshana, Dhrupad Festival. Ministry  of  Culture  is  also implementing  Kala  Sanskriti  Vikas Yojana (KSVY)  scheme through which cultural  organizations are given financial assistance for the promotion  of art and  culture.

For preserving ancient, medieval literature of Indian languages Sahitya Akademi  an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Culture had instituted Bhasha Samman in 1996 to be given to writers, scholars , editors, collectors, performers and translators for promoting unrecognized languages of India. So far the Akademi has presented 102 Bhasha Sammans in Classical and Medieval  Literature as well as in the unrecognized languages of India. The Sahitya Akademi has a prestigious series – Makers of Indian Literature for Indian writers who have made a significant contribution to the development of literature in the Indian Languages.

Ministry of Culture gives monthly grant to its autonomous organizations under Grant-in-Aid for the purpose. The Ministry  of  Culture  implements   Kala  Sanskriti  Vikas Yojana (KSVY) scheme which consists of a number  of  sub-schemes like Repertory Grant, Financial Assistance to Cultural organizations with National Presence, Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas, Financial Assistance for the Preservation & Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Organization and financial assistance for veteran artists to provide  financial  assistance  to cultural organizations/NGOs/individuals.

13-May-2022: Ministry of Culture to organise a week-long celebration for ‘International Museum Day’ across its museums

Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava, on the occasion of the upcoming International Museum Day (IMD) on 18th May 2022, the Ministry of Culture, will organise a week-long celebration across its museums from 16th May – 20th May 2022. The National Museum (New Delhi), National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru), Allahabad Museum (Prayagraj), Indian Museum (Kolkata), Victoria Memorial Hall (Kolkata), Salar Jung Museum (Hyderabad) and Science cities and centers under National Council of Science Museums (in 24 locations across India) are undertaking special initiatives throughout the designated week.

The Ministry of Culture has already announced free entry for visitors to all the museums across the country under the Ministry of Culture during the week 16th020th May,2022.

Taking a cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Mann Ki Baat address of 24th April where  he urged listeners to visit museums with their friends and make #MuseumMemories, a slew of special programs as well as widened outreach strategies to attract a diverse and inclusive audience have been carefully curated by the national museums. Special exhibitions, projection mapping shows, extended museum hours, free admission for the week, music/dance performances including flash-mob and targeted activities for children such as clay-modelling, miniature painting, origami workshops have been organized in an attempt to offer a holistic museum experience to all age groups. Limited edition museum merchandise as well as photo booths in all museums are also being launched as part of the commemoration.

In line with Ministry of Culture’s renewed mandate of ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ a Global Summit was held in February this year, they are set to announce the launch of ‘Museum’ - a hackathon with museum-centric problem statements; and a ‘Museums in India’ mobile app containing a digital repository of their collections. A webinar titled ‘Museology as a Profession: Challenges and prospects’ will also be held on the occasion of IMD 2022, by National Museum Institute. Additionally, a quiz is being hosted in collaboration with MyGov to popularize these repositories of our collective heritage. Please follow #MuseumsReimagined #MuseumMemories #AmritMahotsav for more details.

21-Mar-2022: Schemes administered by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate the art & Culture

The details of the ongoing schemes run by the Ministry are as under:-

1. Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme.
2. Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana.
3. Development of Museum
4. Development of Libraries & Archives.
5. Global Engagement and International Co-operation.
6. National Mission on Manuscripts.

Objectives of all the Umbrella schemes run by the Ministry are as under:-

1. Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme: To commemorate of centenary and special anniversaries such as 125th/150th/175th etc. of eminent personalities and events of historical importance to the country. The commemoration starts of completion of 100/125/150 etc. years and continue for a period of one year.
2. Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana: To promote and disseminate the art & culture of the country by providing financial support to drama, theatre groups, dance groups, music ensembles, folk theatre & music and other genres of performing art activities.
3. Development of Museum: To set up new Museums and to Strengthening & modernization of the existing museums by Central Government, State Governments, Societies, Autonomous bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, Local Bodies and Trusts registered under the Societies Act at the regional, state and district level.
   • Digitization of art objects in the museums across the country for making their images/catalogues available over the website and;
   • Capacity Building of Museum professionals.
4. Development of Libraries & Archives: National Mission on Libraries (NML) has an objective of establishing a National Virtual Library of India, establishment of Model Libraries, quantitative/ qualitative survey of Libraries and capacity building. All National, State and district level libraries are to be developed as model libraries, with emphasis on developing these libraries in economically backward districts. Further, district libraries across the states would be provided network connectivity.
   • To sustained development of libraries & information services in pursuance of National Knowledge Commission’s recommendations. These objectives intend to cover promotion of Information Communication Technology (ICT) application in all Libraries Modernize Library Management, a National Survey of Libraries & Citizens and improvement of competence of library professional through training.
5. Global Engagement and International Co-operation:
   • Promote Indian Cultural abroad
   • Strengthen bonds of foreign countries with India.
   • Promote bilateral cultural contacts
   • Project India’s cultural image abroad; and
   • Promote inbound tourism.
6. National Mission on Manuscripts:
   • To locate manuscripts through national level Survey and Post-Survey.
   • Document each and every manuscript and manuscript repository, for a National Electronic Database that currently contains information on four million manuscripts making this the largest database on Indian manuscripts in the world.
   • Conserve manuscripts incorporating both modern and indigenous methods of conservation and training a new generation of manuscript conservators.
   • To train the next generation of scholars in various aspects of Manuscript Studies like languages, scripts and critical editing and cataloguing of texts and conservation of manuscripts.
   • To promote access to manuscripts by digitizing the rarest and most endangered manuscripts.
   • To promote access to manuscripts through publication of critical editions of unpublished manuscripts and catalogues.
   • To facilitate public's engagement with manuscripts through lectures, seminars, publications and other outreach programmes.

27-Jun-2021: Clarification of Culture Ministry in connection with artefacts of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

The  Ministry of Culture has clarified that the news appearing in media about the missing artefacts of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is completely untrue. The Ministry has said that an exhibition was inaugurated at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on 23rd  January this year to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose where these artefacts were displayed. These artefacts  were loaned from Red Fort Museum by ASI to Victoria Memorial after following a proper procedure in which a formal MoU was signed between the two organisations . The MoU is valid for 6 months and further extendable by a year. These artefacts were sent to Kolkata with proper escort and insurance. The Ministry has further said that the loaning and borrowing of antiquities and  exhibits are a regular exercise between museums. In this case, both ASI and VMH are   under the administrative control of Ministry of Culture.

16-Jun-2021: Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways  sign an MoU for Cooperation in Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex(NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat

The Ministry of Culture (MoC) and  Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Cooperation in Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat’ in New Delhi today. Union Minister of State (I/C) for Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya were present during the MoU signing ceremony held at Transport Bhawan, New Delhi.

Speaking about the huge treasure of cultural heritage in India , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel said that we need to put this treasure together at one place in order to bring out and convey the greatness of our cultural heritage.  This MoU and the museum will play a big role in highlighting the cultural heritage of the country both domestically as well as to the world. The Maritime Museum at Lothal is only a beginning. The Culture Ministry will extend all support as a knowledge partner to other similar projects at other locations, he added.

Shri Prahlad Singh Patel said that recent excavations at different locations are bringing new historical facts to light which could become the basis of re-writing history. These findings will bring out the glory of our ancient culture and we must not leave any stone unturned to  pursue such research .

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya said that NMHC is to be developed as a first of its kind in the country dedicated to the legacy of Maritime Heritage of India, to showcase India’s rich and diverse maritime glory. He said that the signing of MoU and cooperation with the Ministry of Culture would facilitate to exhibit both the robust maritime history and vibrant coastal tradition of our country in one place and would uplift the image of India’s Maritime Heritage in the international forum

National Maritime Heritage Complex, a world-class facility is to be developed in the vicinity of the ASI site of Lothal, located about 80 kms away from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. NMHC would be developed as an international tourist destination, where the maritime heritage of India from ancient to modern times would be showcased and an edutainment approach using the latest technology would be adopted to spread awareness about India’s maritime heritage.

For developing the project, the land transfer formalities have been completed and all land related clearances including environment clearance are in place.

NMHC would be developed in an area of about 400 acres with various unique structures such as National Maritime Heritage Museum, Light House Museum, Heritage Theme Park, Museum Themed Hotels & Maritime themed eco-resorts, Maritime Institute etc. which would be developed in a phased manner.

The unique feature of NMHC is the recreation of ancient Lothal city, which is one of the prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization dating to 2400 BC. Apart from that, the evolution of India’s Maritime Heritage during various eras would be exhibited through various galleries. NMHC would have pavilion for each coastal states and union territories to showcase the artefacts/maritime heritage of the respective states and union territories.

Various theme parks would be developed at NMHC such as Maritime & Naval Theme Park, Monuments Park, Climate Change Theme Park, Adventure & Amusement Theme Park through public-private partnership which would provide a complete tourist destiny experience to the visitors.

MoC will provide required support for showcasing the maritime heritage of India at NMHC in the form of gallery contents, sharing relevant documents, books, artefacts, electronic media, articles, original artefacts/ replicas etc. During the construction, operation, sustenance, maintenance and growth of NMHC, MoC will share its technical understanding on design, lighting and digital technology. Some other important activities that MoC will take place for the development of NMHC are –

• MoC shall closely work with MoPSW for making old Lothal site and NMHC as a single tourist destination.
• MoC will co-locate the Lothal Museum with the NMHC complex and will also allow the development of archaeological site of Lothal by NMHC, if required.
• MoC will also provide all needed support from their autonomous/affiliate bodies, viz Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), all National Museums, Anthropological Survey of India, National Archives of India (NAI), National Council of Science Museum (NCSM), National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), etc. for expeditious documentation, collection and consolidation of artefacts/data, technical support and necessary transfer in original/replica as and when needed.
• MoC will facilitate in the fundraising for NMHC through National Culture Fund (NCF). The services of National Culture Fund (NCF) shall be utilized to receive funds by way of grant, donation, CSR and foreign contribution.
• Release of Rs 15 crore (through NCF) in equal installments in three years (@ Rs.5 crore each year) towards setting up NMHC by MoC at Lothal in Gujarat.
• Artefacts from Lothal and Dholavira to be allowed for display at NMHC complex.
• MoC and its subordinate/associated offices will collaborate for workshops, collaborative temporary/travelling exhibitions, and research and will help in showcasing maritime heritage.
• MoC will also provide needed collaboration to NMHC for all maritime heritage subjects under its project 'Mausam'.

8-Feb-2021: Measures taken by Government to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural heritage of India

Institutions of Ministry of Culture such as the Academies namely Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Kalakshetra Foundation (KF), Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), National School of Drama (NSD), Sahitya Akademi (SA) and Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) are engaged in the work of preserving and promoting the traditional cultural heritage of India.

The Kalakshetra Foundation has established a repertory (a troupe of expert dancers and musicians), renovated the performance spaces theatres, open air auditoriums, the curriculum of the diploma and post diploma courses for the propagation and education of Fine Arts (Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Music and Visual Arts). In addition, the KF has initiated to identify, register and revive the traditional weaving and dyeing techniques of Cotton and Silk through its Craft Education and Research Centre.

The Ministry of Culture formulated a scheme titled “Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Heritage and Diverse Cultural Traditions of India” , with the objective of reinvigorating and revitalizing various institutions, groups, individuals, identified non-MOC institutions, non-Government organisations, researchers and scholars so that they may engage in activities/ projects for strengthening, protecting, preserving and promoting the rich Intangible Cultural Heritage of India. Assistance under the scheme is provided in the form of non-recurring grants, honoraria etc. with a view to address areas critical for the survival and propagation of all forms of ICH.

Moreover, India has successfully inscribed 13 ICH elements in the UNESCO Representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity under the 2003 Convention. The first step towards the making of a National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), the Ministry of Culture (MoC) has put up a list in April,2020 on its website called “National list for Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)”. This list is a work-in-progress and suggestions are received from stakeholders.

The National list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India is an attempt to recognize the diversity of Indian Culture embedded in its Intangible Heritage. It aims to raise awareness about the various Intangible Cultural Heritage elements from different states of India at National and International level and ensure their protection.

Following UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, this list has been classified into five broad domains in which Intangible Cultural Heritage is manifested:

• Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
• Performing Arts
• Social practices, Rituals and Festive events
• Knowledge and practices concerning Nature and the Universe
• Traditional Craftsmanship

The Academies undertake the activities out of their regular grants. During the last three years also, regular grants were utilised for the purpose.

2-Feb-2021: Action program to preserve the nation’s heritage and culture

The objectives of the Ministry of Culture are to preserve, promote and disseminate all forms of art and culture, including integration of different cultures, through various schemes.

It deals with the Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage of India. This heritage encompass several strands including monuments and archaeology; folk and tribal art; literature; archives; library; performing arts including music, dance and drama and visual arts in the form of paintings, sculpture and graphics. All activities of the Ministry relating to promotion, preservation and conservation of the cultural heritage of the country are implemented through a network of 2 attached offices, 6 subordinate offices and 34 autonomous organisations under its control and number of schemes directly operated by the Ministry for promotion and dissemination of art and culture. Its activities, projects and programmes are organised under various schemes of Archaeology, Museums, Archives, Anthropology, Performing Arts, Public Libraries, Buddhist and Tibetan Institutes, Centenaries and Anniversaries, International Cultural Relations, Gandhi Heritage Mission.

1-Feb-2021: Outlay for Annual Budget 2021-22 of Ministry of Culture is Rs. 2687.99 cr., outlay higher by 21.53% over revised annual outlay in FY 2020-21

The outlay for Annual Budget 2021-22 of Ministry of Culture is Rs. 2687.99 Crore as against the outlay (Rs. 2211.85 Crore) approved for the revised Budget Plan 2020-21. This outlay includes provisions for 2 attached offices, 6 Subordinate offices , 34 central Autonomous Bodies and schemes of the Ministry during the Financial year 2021-22. The annual outlay in FY 2021-22 is 21.53% higher than the revised annual outlay in FY 2020-21.

Out of the total outlay for annual budget, Rs. 1042.62 Crore has been allocated to the Archaeological Survey of India. In FY 2021-22, Ministry has kept Rs. 455.20 Crore for Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana, Development of Museums, International Co-operation and Centenary and Anniversary Celebration Scheme of Ministry. Under various schemes, a sum of Rs. 102.87 crore has been allocated ie under North Eastern Region (Rs. 45.52 Crore), Tribal Sub Plan (Rs. 37.78 Crore ) and Schedule Caste Sub Plan (Rs. 19.57 Crore) .

The PM Museum of India which is going to be inaugurated in next financial year has been allocated Rs. 77.78 Crore. As  India is going to celebrate 75th Anniversary of Freedom & 125th Birth Anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, the budget of Centenary and Anniversary Celebration scheme has been enhanced by 38.5% and Rs. 144.64 Crore has been allocated.

The Ministry has allocated Rs. 883.12 Crore as compared to Rs.709.58 Crore in previous year, to the Central Autonomous Bodies which include Akademis , Museums , Libraries and other cultural institutions across India.