(a) the estimated number of circus groups and people who are dependent on circus profession as their livelihood in the country as on date, State/UT-wise;
(b) the details of schemes and programmes of the Government to promote and support circus groups in the country; and
(c) whether the Government has any proposal for promoting the welfare of circus groups and circus masters/experts and if so, the details thereof ?
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)
(a) No formal study has been undertaken by the Government on this matter.
(b) &(c) The umbrella scheme namely ‘Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana’ being administered by the Government for promotion, support and welfare of individual artists/ not-for-profit cultural organizations covers all types of artists including circus artists.