Question : NATIONAL CULTURE FUND



(a) the total amount available in the National Culture Fund as on 31st October, 2011;

(b) the amount of funds allocated from the said fund during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(c) whether public-private partnership has been allowed for implementation of protection and preservation projects with the said fund;

(d) if so, the details in this regard;

(e) whether the Union Government proposes to persuade the State Governments to set up such fund in the States; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF CULTURE (SMT. CHANDRESH KUMARI KATOCH)

(a) The total amount available in the National Culture Fund as on 31st March, 2012 is Rs. 41.47 crore.

(b) NCF does not allocate funds to states.

(c) & (d) Yes, Sir. The details of projects undertaken by NCF under Public Private Partnerships is enclosed as annexure.

(e) There is no such proposal under consideration of the Union Government at present.

(f) Does not arise.