(a) whether the Government proposes to give financial assistance
for construction of drama theatres in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has received any proposal from Kerala
to set up studio theatres in the State; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND MINISTER OF CULTURE
(KUMARI SELJA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Ministry of Culture is operating a scheme of “Building
Grants, including Studio Theatres†under which financial assistance is
provided to voluntary cultural organizations and government-aided cultural
organizations to create appropriately equipped training, rehearsal and
performance spaces for artistes, which include drama theatres. The scheme
has been published for public information on website of the Ministry: www.
indiaculture.nic.in
(c) & (d): Three proposals have been received from Kerala under the said
scheme. The details of these proposals are as under:-
(i) Gandhi Seva Sadan Kathakali & Classic Arts Akademy, Perur,
Palakkad District has applied for construction of a building for conducting
classes for Chenda, Maddalam, Kathakali Music, Vesham, etc. at a total cost
of Rs.23.50 lakhs.
(ii) Fine Arts Society, Kuruppampady, Ernakulam District has applied
for construction of an auditorium at a total cost of Rs.25.00 lakhs.
(iii) Kothamangalam Arts & Literary Assocation, Kothamangalam,
Ernakulam Disrtict has applied for modification and upgradation of auditorium,
etc. at a total cost of Rs.66.00 lakhs.