MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
(SHRI G.KISHAN REDDY)
a) Yes, Sir. National Culture Fund (NCF) has been set up to nurture partnerships in the field of culture and heritage with private and public sectors, private institutions, foundations etc. to mobilize resources for the restoration, conservation, protection and development of India’s rich, natural, tangible and intangible heritage. Accordingly, 83 projects have been sponsored/ taken up in the Country.
b) Sometimes challenges are faced to ensure coordination among donor/sponsor, work executing agency and the owner of tangible or intangible property under whose supervision or satisfaction work is implemented. The details of projects undertaken are at Annexure-I
c) No, Sir. In order to ensure that NCF sponsored ASI projects are implemented effectively, a Project Implementation Committee (PIC) under DG, ASI has been set up. The PIC meets at regular intervals to address all concerned issues.
d) No, Sir.
e) The Government had constituted a small committee under Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Culture in 2019 for exploring ways of restructuring and reinventing the National Culture Fund. On the basis of recommendation of the Committee, the functioning of the NCF has been streamlined with proper staffing support and technological upgradation/intervention.
Annexure –I
Annexure referred in part (b) of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.719 for Reply on 07.02.2022 regarding National Culture Fund
S.No. Donor Details of Project Expenditure Rs. in lakhs Remarks
Assam
1 Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) Conservation of Ahom Monuments, Assam 126.50
2. Akhil Bhartiya Itihas Sankalan National Workshop on Purusharth Chautushtya 40.00
Total 166.50
Bihar
1 Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist infrastructure facilities at The Ashokan Pillar 475.00
2 Bokaro Steel Plant Development of tourist amenities at Lauriya Nandan Garh, Chanki Garh and Rampurwa, West Champaran Bihar 25.00
3 National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC) Conservation and development of the excavated remains at Vikramshila, Bihar 120.00
4. National Culture Fund Preparation of DPR for Nalanda Site Museum, Bihar 15.19
Total 635.19
Delhi
1 Steel Authority of India Lodhi Tomb Project, New Delhi 52.00
2 National Culture Fund Study of Staff requirement for National Museum, Delhi 3.00
3. National Culture Fund Staff requirement NGMA, Delhi 3.00
4. Archaeological Survey of India Early years of ASI: Publication for 150 years celebration of ASI. 2.50
5. Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO) Conservation of Sunderwala Mahal, New Delhi 34.56
6 PEC Limited Tomb of Yusuf Qattal, New Delhi 18.25
7 Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) Tughlaqabad Fort, New Delhi 28.82
8 ONGC Replacement of plastic case around the chariotat the entrance of National Museum,New Delhi with reinforced glass 13.41
9 MEA & ONGC Film on Kishori Amonkar, Classical Singer by Shri Amol Palekar 125.00
10 State Trading Corporation (STC) Conservation of Jai Prakash Yantra, Jantar Mantar, New Delhi 32.00
11 Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) Upgradation of ASI Site museums Swatantrata Sangram Sangrahalaya, Red Fort, Delhi 40.00
12 National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC) ASI Project at Purana Qila 312.90
13 Aga Khan Trust, Geneva and M/s Oberoi Groupf of Hotels, New Delhi Humayun’s Tomb
Conservation, research documentation, reinstating of water systems and illumination apart from restoration of gardens 30.25
14 Apeejay Surrendra Hotels Ltd. Consenvation and enhancement of Jantar Mantar, New Delhi 16.49
15 Devahuti Damodar Svaraj Trust Preservation and development of Music of the Mirs 9.1
16 India Photo Archive Foundation Conservation of photo archives of post-independence period 21.45
17 State Bank of India, Mumbai Atmanirbhar Bharat Project
(ABCD Project) 1000.00
18 National Museum, Delhi Publication of Treasures of National Museum, Delhi 3.80
Total 1746.53
Goa
1 Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist infrastructure facilities at Se Cathedral and other monuments in ASI Goa Circle 01.00 Approved cost is Rs.10.00 cr.
Total 01.00
Gujarat
1 Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Crafts and sustainable skill development in Gujarat (Self employed women’s association-SEWA) 154.8
2 DARPANA, Ahmedabad Film on Smt. Mrinalini Sarabhai, Classical Dancer 17.00
3. Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist infrastructure facilities at Sun Temple, Modhera, Gujarat Adopted on 19.08.1919 approved cost is 2000.00
4. National Culture Fund Setting up of National Maritime Heritage Complex Committed amount is 1500.00. NCF has to release the amount.
5. India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) Installation of Turnstile system at Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat 33.00
Total 204.8
Himachal Pradesh
1 UCO Bank, Chandigarh Hidimba Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh 20.00
Total 20.00
Karnataka
1 Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Conservation work and tourist facilities at Bhoganandishwara Temple, Bangaluru, Karnataka, 220 .00 Approved cost is Rs.650 lakh
2 National Culture Fund IASA Conference 2.00
3 Kishkinda Trust, Anegundi Preservation of heritage, encouraging cultural awareness in the village 1.85
4 Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning, Bangalore Construction of a Cultural Research Building for the Centre 35.00
5 Hampi Foundation & World Monument Fund Krishna Temple, Hampi, Karnataka 52.00
6 Nauras Trust Gardens of Ibrahim Rauza and Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka 7.75
7 Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist infrastructure facilities & façade illumination at Group of Temples, Pattadakal-Karnataka Adopted on 19.08.2019 Approved cost is 2000.00
Total 318.06
Kerala
1 World Monuments Fund Conservation of centuries old Cochin Synagogue Clock Tower built in 1568 15.51
2. National Culture Fund Natana Kairali 10.00
3 Nirlon Foundation Trust Kochi Muziris Biennale 2012 catalogue 18.58
Total 44.09
Madhya Pradesh
1 Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist infrastructure facilities at Khajuraho Group of Temples, MP 2400.00
2. Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist Infrastructure facilities at Singorgarh Fort & associated sites – Damoh, M.P.Adopted on 31.03.2021 Approved cost is 2000.00
3. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC) Conservation of Group of Monuments, Mandu (MP) 182.75
4. Infosys Foundation Conservation of Vishnu Temple, Bateshwar, M.P. 100.00
Total 2682.75
Maharashtra
1 Pune Municipal Corporation To enliven the environs and recreate the splendor of Shaniwarwada Palace, Pune 74.48
2 Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation Development of tourist infrastructure facilities at Kanheri Caves, Maharashtra 528.00
3 Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune Construction of new museum 1.64
4 Marg Publication, Mumbai Bringing out a Compendium on modern art entitled Art and Visual Culture in India (1857-2007) 16.00
5 Marg Publication, Mumbai Sponsorship of Marg Publication on Natural Heritage Drawings 10.00
6 Nagarik Sewa Mandal Restoration of Shiv Temple, Ambernath 18.00
7 Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable & Research Foundation Restoration of Shri Bhulleshwar Temple 40.00
8. Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist infrastructure facilities at Ancient remains at Mansar-Maharashtra Adopted on 30.05.2018 Approved cost is 1000.00
9 Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable & Research Foundation Restoration of Shri Bhulleshwar Temple – 2nd Phase 20.00
10 CSMVS , Mumbai Publication of Treasures of CSMVS, Mumbai 3.80
Total 711.92
Odisha
1 Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist infrastructure facilities at Sun Temple, Konark Odisha 5000.00 Apprx. 3.5 Crores for O&M per year
2. Indian Oil Corporation
(through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist Infrastructure facilities at Ananta Sayan, Lord Vishnu at River Bank, Dhenkanal- Odisha Adopted on 19.12.2018
Approved cost is 1000.00
3. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC) Conservation of Archaeological Site:
Lalitgiri/Dhauli, Orissa 150.00
Total 5150.00
Rajasthan
1 Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO) Training programmes for craftsmen engaged in restoration of tangible components-aarish, stucco, wood carving frescoe and lime jaali at Jaipur 9.75
2 Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO) Training programmes for craftsmen engaged in restoration of tangible components Marble jaali, inlay, and stone carving at Makrana 10.00
3 Venugopal Mandir Trust Preparation of DPR for Old Rangnath Mandir, Pushkar, Rajasthan (NCF-Temple trust) 8.5
4 World Monument Fund Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan 55.81
5 National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC) One battery operated vehicle for Chittaurgarh Fort 7.66
6 Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd. Mumbai One battery operated vehicle for Chittaurgarh Fort 7.66
Total 99.38
Tamil Nadu
1 Shipping Corporation of India Construction of Visitor Facilities at the Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 38.67
2. Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. Tourist Infrastructure Development on ASI sites in Tamil Nadu 10.00
3. Indian Oil Corporation
(through Indian Oil Foundation) Façade illumination at Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 420.00
4. Indian Oil Corporation
(through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist nfrastructure facilities at Group of Monuments – Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu Adopted on 19.12.18
Committed amount 1000.00 lakhs
Total 468.67
Telangana
1 Indian Oil Corporation
(through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist infrastructure facilities at Warangal Fort, Telangana Adopted on 19.12.18 Committed amount 1000.00 lakhs
2. Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Façade illumination at Golconda Fort- Hyderabad, Telangana Adopted on 19.12.18 Committed amount 1000.00 lakhs
3. World Monuments |Fund (WMF) & Osmania University Conservation, Restoration, Maintenance and Reuse of University College for Women, Koti (Former British Residency), Hyderabad 10.00
4. Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad Publication of Treasures of Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad 3.80
Total 13.80
Uttarakhand
1 Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) Virasat Festival, Uttarakhand 35.00
Total 35.00
Uttar Pradesh
1 Jnana Pravaha Museum, Library, Sanskrit plays, programmes 1.00
2. Indian Hotels Company Ltd Preservation, upgradation Taj Mahal, Agra 105.00
3 Jnana Pravaha Trust Staging Sanskrit Dramas 6.00
4 Sony India Pvt. Ltd. ASI Project on Up gradation of Sarnath Site & Museum, U.P. 343.70
5. Indian Oil Corporation (through Indian Oil Foundation) Tourist Infrastructure facilities & Facade Illumination of Lucknow Residency Adopted on 19.08.2019 Approved cost is 1500.00
6. The Grop ‘Vijit Dhammanuwat (Vong) Bhikku’ Preservation of important historic Buddhist sites in India and to support for preservation of the Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath, and the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagra 40.00
7. Allahabad Museum Publication of Treasures of Allahabad Museum 3.80
Total 499.5
West Bengal
1 State Bank of India, Kolkata Conservation, upgradation and involvemental development of Hazardurai Palace, District Murshidabad, West Bengal 15.00
2 Children''s Academy of Culture, Durgapur Training Centre for Performing Arts, Children''s Art gallery, Museum, Auditorium 5.38
3 Ramakrishna Institute of Culture Contribution of a Cultural Research Building for the Centre (Grant provided for the air conditioning of the library of the Institute 80.64
4 Alambazar Math Project, Kolkata, West Bengal Renovation, restoration, preservation and reuse of Alambazar Math 112.00
Total 213.02
1 Indian Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) Installation of turnstile, e-ticketing system at ASI monuments in the following states:-
• Delhi
• Uttar Pradesh
• Orrisa
• Maharashtra 393.31 Multi State
2 Respective Museum Leadership Training Programmes (LTP)
LTP I-2012 LTP II-2013 LTP III-2014 298086 Pounds 230000 pounds 230000 pounds Training programme were held in different states and U.K.
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