Question : CONTRIBUTION TO UNESCO



(a) the names of the countries contributing to UNESCO for promotion of cultural activities and the criteria adopted by the UNESCO for the same ;

(b) whether the Government contributes to UNESCO for promotion of cultural activities;

(c) if so, the details of the contribution made by the Government to UNESCO during 2007-08 and 2008-09 so far ;

(d) the extent to which the objectives of such contribution has been achieved during the said period; and

(e) the details of assistance provided by UNESCO during each of the last three years and the current year ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SMT. AMBIKA SONI)

(a)to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.