Question : FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NGOS



(a) whether the Government extends financial assistance/grants to autonomous organizations /NGOs working in the field of culture;

(b) if so, the details of fund released to various organizations, during each of the last three years and the current year, organisation-wise ;

(c) whether the Government proposes to provide funds for the celebration of great Indian personalities/ thinkers contribution for socio-relgious and spiritual life of the humanity like Lord Buddha, Lord Basaveshwarea, Akkamahadevi, Narayana Guru, Swami Vivekananda, etc.;

(d) if so, the details of the funds released during the said period: and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Details of financial assistance/ grants released by the Ministry of Culture to its autonomous organizations working in the field of culture are given in the Annexure.

(c): There is no such proposal under consideration.

(d) &(e): Question does not arise.

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