(a) whether the Government has any proposal to identify cultural sensitive Zones in the country for famous cultural hubs in near future;
(b) if so, the detailed list thereof, State-wise including Uttar Pradesh and Delhi/ NCR;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) whether any guidelines have been issued so far in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) & (d) The Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) with headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Allahabad, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur to protect, preserve & promote various forms of folk art and culture throughout the country including Uttar Pradesh and Delhi/ NCR.