a) the quantum of funds spent in the State of Maharashtra and Gujarat since the inception of the National Culture Fund (NCF) scheme; and
b) the quantum of funds allocated to various institutions/departments during the last three years and district-wise details of the allocated funds?
MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
(SHRI G.KISHAN REDDY)
(a) & (b) National Culture Fund (NCF) is a Charitable Trust under Endowment Act, 1890, focused on Conservation, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (Tangible & Intangible) through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) endowments or sponsorship.
The funds spent in Maharashtra and Gujarat are Rs.711.92 lakh and Rs.204.80 lakh respectively.
Details of projects completed under NCF in the last three years, in the state of Maharashtra and Gujarat, are at Annexure.
Annexure
Annexure referred in part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.1937 for Reply on 14.03.2022 regarding Funds Spent in Maharashtra and Gujarat Under NCF
MAHARASHTRA
S.No Name of the Organization Project Name District Allocated funds Rs. In lakh
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
1. Indian Oil Foundation Tourist Infrastructure facilities at Kanheri Caves, Mumbai Mumbai 260.00 158.00 -
2. Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable Trust & Research Foundation Restoration of the Bhuleswar Temple, Pune Pune - - 20.00
3. IIFCL Installation of Turnstile at following ASI monuments -
• Ellora Caves
• Bibi ka Maqbara
• Shaniwarwada
Aurangabad Pune Pune 71.74 20.99
TOTAL 331.74 178.99 20.00
GUJARAT
S.No Name of the Organization Project Name District Allocated funds Rs. In lakh
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
1. Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Crafts and sustainable skill development in Gujarat (Self employed women’s association-SEWA) Ahmadabad - - 2.41
2. India Infrastructure Company Limited Installation of Turnstile in
Rani-ki-vav Patan -- -- 33.94
TOTAL 36.35