(a) whether the IGNCA take care of Intangible Heritage;
(b) whether the Government propose to set up the National Museum for Intangible Heritage;
(c) if so, details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the IGNCA take care of Intangible Heritage;
(b) whether the Government propose to set up the National Museum for Intangible Heritage;
(c) if so, details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S.JAIPAL REDDY)
(a),(b),(c)&(d): A proposal for launching of ‘A National Mission for Preservation of India’s Intangible Cultural Heritage’, with Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts as the nodal agency, is presently under active consideration of the Government. The Government does not propose to set up a National Museum for Intangible Heritage.