Question : SETTING UP OF DRAMA THEATRES

(a) the number of theatres set up/functioning in the country, location-wise;

(b) whether such theatres are accredited institutions;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the number of theatres opened/set up during each of the last three years and the current year, location-wise;

(d) whether such theatres are yet to be opened despite the approval of the Government and if so, the reasons therefor;

(e) whether the Government proposes to provide financial assistance to construct/ set up drama theatres and studio theatres in the country including Kerala; and

(f) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise?

MINISTER OF CULTURE (SHRIMATI CHANDRESH KUMARI KATOCH)

(a)to(d) This information on theatres in the country is not maintained by Ministry of Culture.

(e) The Government implements the ‘Scheme of Building Grants, including Studio Theatres’ under which financial assistance is provided to Cultural Organizations for creating cultural spaces, including theatres and for purchase of equipment by Cultural Organizations located throughout the country including Kerala.

The details of the relevant Scheme guidelines are available on the official website of this Ministry i.e indiaculture.nic.in.

(f) The requisite details State/UT-wise are enclosed as Annexure.