Question : MODERNISATION OF PREMIER INSTITUTION

(a) whether the Government has provided funds for the modernization of four premier institutions, viz.the Asiatic Society, National Library, Victoria Memorial and Indian Museum located in Kolkata;

(b) if so, the details thereof for the last three years and the current year, institution-wise;

(c) whether the Government has received any complaints of financial irregularities in these institutions particularly in the Victoria Memorial and Indian Museum;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government has conducted any investigations into these complaints;

(f) if so, the outcome of the investigations; and

(g) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

(a) and (b): The following amounts were allocated for modernization of four premier institutions:

(Rs. In lakhs)
Organisation	B.E.2009-2010	R.E.2009-2010
Asiatic Society	2100.00	1000.50
National Library	1850.00	1465.00
Victoria Memorial Hall	2100.00	650.00
Indian Museum	2900.00	950.00