(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from Gujarat for cultural development during the last three years;
(b) If so, the details of the said proposals;
(c) the names of the proposals which have been given clearance;
(d) the names of the proposals which have not been given approval as on date including the reasons therefor; and
(e) the amount of funds sanctioned/allocated for cultural development in Gujarat during the last three years including the work-wise details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM
(PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) to (e): Yes Sir, the Government has received a number of proposals from Gujarat for cultural development during the last three years. The details are as per Annexure .
Annexure
Statement referred to in reply to part (a) to (e) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 196 for 24.6.2019 regarding proposals received for cultural development in Gujarat
S.No. Details of proposals year Action taken
1 National Salt Satyagraha Memorial, Dandi 2017-18 The approved amount for the project was Rs.89.14 Crore, out of which an amount of Rs. 62.15 Crore has been released so far. Project completed and inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 30th January, 2019.
2 Development of 21night halt places of Dandi Yatra 2017-18 Completed at a cost of Rs. 16.07 crore and annual maintenance of Rs. 1.70 crore released.
3 Organising print making and painting camps by Lalit Kala Akademi at SGVP International School, Ahmedabad 2018-19 39 artists participated in the camp.
4 Proposals received from different libraries of Gujarat for assistance 2017-19 Out of 159 proposals received financial assistance of Rs. 4.73 crore provided to 146 libraries. Due to incomplete proposals or non-furnishing of utilization certificates, funds could not be released to remaining proposals.
5 Heritage restoration and setting up museum at Alfred High School, Rajkot 2018-19 The project was originally received in Ministry of Culture. However, Ministry of Tourism implemented it and Hon’ble Prime Minister inaugurated it in 2018.
6 Proposal received from Gujarat Government for live audio, video broadcasting of cultural and spiritual activities at various temples 2018-19 Financial assistance of Rs. 2.7 crore released.
7 Sangeet Natak Akademi organized Swararpan and Sur-Poorva Festivals and Shreshth Bharat Sanskriti Samagam 2016-18 Financial assistance of Rs. 1.62 crore released.
8 Organizing plays on Gandhi by Shri Rajchandra Mission, Dharmpur 2018-19 Financial assistance of Rs. 50 lakh sanctioned.
9 Organizing Dandi Mahotsava by Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad 2018-19 Financial assistance of Rs. 20 lakh released.
10 Proposal from Government of Gujarat regarding widening of Dandi Heritage Path 2018-19
The issue was discussed in meeting of High Level Dandi Memorial Committee on 30.6.2018 which was attended by representatives of Government of Gujarat, CPWD, IIT Bombay, Prominent Gandhians. It was made clear that Ministry of Culture does not undertake any road related work and the Dandi Heritage Path was undertaken as a special case.
11 Proposal from Hon’ble MP Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava for widening/strengthening of Gandhi Heritage Path from Kareli to Pildur and Vedach to Gajera. 2018-19 This proposal of widening/strengthening of road is not covered under the project of Dandi Heritage Path. The present two stretches of path are already pucca roads.
12 National Council of Science Museum (NCSM) received a proposal from Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad for setting up of Space Science Astronomy gallery 2018-19 NCSM has requested Gujarat Science City for submission of a detailed project report.