(a) The steps taken by the Government to propagate India’s Cultural heritage and value system particularly amongst the youth;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up centres for the purpose in the country including Karnataka ; and
(c) If so the details thereof?
MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND MINISTER OF CULTURE (KUMARI SELJA)
(a) Ministry of Culture operates a number of Plan Schemes for preservation and promotion of culture and
cultural activities in the country under which a large number of organizations and persons, including youth,
are assisted every year. The Government has launched a new plan scheme for youth namely; “Cultural Heritage
Youth Leadership Programme†on 19th November 2011, which inter –alia encompasses following activities:-
(i)Distribution of existing audio–visual (AV) materials related to culture amongst eligible institutions;
to arouse their interest in culture and heritage.
(ii)To give Financial assistance for production of new AV material, including publications, related to
culture;
(iii)Supporting visits to monuments, museum and other specified places/events by students of under-privileged
schools
(b)&(C) There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government, at this stage.