(a) whether proposal for protection, conservation and promotion of culture sent by the State Government of Madhya Pradesh is lying pending with the Union Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the amount sought and allocated in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) and (b): The Ministry of Culture operates a Scheme viz. “ Setting up, Promotion and
Strengthening of Regional and Local Museums†under which the Government of Madhya Pradesh
has submitted proposals seeking Financial Assistance to upgrade the Museums.
(c): The Government of Madhya Pradesh was sanctioned an amount of Rs. 100 lakhs, as seed
money, and was asked to prioritize 3 museums for upgradation in the first phase, after
undertaking preliminary activities, such as preparation of Detailed Project Report for
various Museums etc.