Question : Proper Utilisation of Grants

(a) whether financial assistance under the Scheme of Building Grants, including Studio Theatre to support voluntary cultural organisations and Government-aided cultural organizations has been granted/is being granted by the Government in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the financial assistance granted thereunder during the last three years and the current year, organisation-wise;

(c) whether the Government conducts/proposes to conduct any inspection monitoring so as to ensure proper utilisation of grants issued under the scheme; and
(d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

ANSWER

(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The details of financial assistance granted during the last three years and the current year under the Scheme of Building Grants, including Studio Theatres, organisation-wise are enclosed at Annexure-I.
(c) & (d) Yes Madam. As per the provisions laid down in the Scheme guidelines, physical inspection of the sanctioned projects is carried out before release of second and third/final installments of the sanctioned grant-in-aid to ensure proper utilization of grants. During the last three years, financial assistance was released in thirteen projects after getting physical inspection of the concerned organizations and projects carried out.

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Annexure-I
Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.945 for 17.12.2018
List of organisations to which financial assistance granted under the ‘Scheme of Building Grants including Studio Theatre’ during 2015-2016
Sl. No. Name of Organisations Amount of grant
(in Rupees)
NIL AS NO MEETING HELD NIL

List of organisations to which financial assistance granted under the ‘Scheme of Building Grants including Studio Theatre’ during 2016-2017


Sl. No. Name of Organisations Amount of grant
(in Rupees)
Andhra Pradesh
1. DS Cultural & Art Welfare Society, Distt.-Adilabad 3,00,000/-
Rajasthan
2. Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Parishad, Udaipur 15,00,000/-
3. Aakhyan, Jaipur 2,50,000/-
Jharkhand
4. Yadgar Foundation, Distt.-Pakur 2,50,000/-
5. Bateshwar Seva Sansthan, Godda 2,50,000/-
West Bengal
6. Gobardanga Shilpayan, Distt. North 24 Parganas 24,00,000/-
7. Nandimukh, Kolkata 1,00,000/-
8. Rangkarmee, Kolkata
7,50,000/-
Maharashtra
9. Vasantrao Naik Bahuudheshiya Shikshan Prasark Mandal, Distt.-Osmanabad 3,00,000/-
Manipur
10. Cherubim Institute of Music, Imphal 2,50,000/-
11. Centre for Performing Arts and Culture, Imphal 4,00,000/-
12. Star Repertory, Imphal 5,00,000/-
Delhi
13. The Pioneer Arts Education Society, Rajouri Garden 1,50,000/-
14. School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University 50,00,000/-
Kerala
15. Nireeksha Women’s Theatre, Thiruvantharam 25,00,000/-
Karnataka
16. Karnataka Sahasa Kala Academy, Ramnagar 4,00,000/-
Uttar Pradesh
17. Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Allahabad 15,00 ,000/-
18. Shram Jivi Sewa Samiti, Allahabad 5,00,000/-

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List of organisations to which financial assistance granted under the ‘Scheme of Building Grants including Studio Theatre’ during 2017-2018

Sl. No. Name of Organisations Amount of grant
(in Rupees)
Arunachal Pradesh
1. BUI Welfare Society, Upper Subansiri Distt. 24,00,000/-
2. Abotani Ashram Welfare Association, Itanagar 25,00,000/-
Assam
3. Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Guwahati 18,00,000/-
4. Barak Valley Welfare Development Society, Silchar 19,80,000/-
Delhi
5. Taori Trust, Shahdara 12,50,000/-
6. Sawuthan, Ranjit Nagar 2,50,000/-
7. Kalashram, Shahjahan Road 50,00,000/-
8. Sangeet Shyamala, Vasant Vihar 25,00,000/-
9. Urvashi Dance Music Art & Cultural Society, Safdarjung Enclave 12,00,000/-
Haryana
10. Brilliant Educational Trust, Yamunanagar 25,00,000/-
11. Shri Kanshi Ram Welfare Trust, Karnal 25,00,000/-
12. People Welfare Educational Trust, Karnal 25,00,000/-
Himachal Pradesh
13. Dev Bhumy Educational Trust, Mohali 22,00,000/-
14. Maa Saraswati Educational Trust, Distt.-Sirmour 25,00,000/-
15. Rinchen Zangpo Society for Spiti Development, Dharamshala Distt. 23,53,200/-
Karnataka
16. Sharada Stree Samaja Trust, Bangalore 22,50,000/-
17. Karnataka Sahitya Sangh, Bidar 25,00,000/-
18. Reliance Education Society, Bijapur 10,00,000/-
19. VRC Academy of Music & Dance, Begur Hobli 20,00,000/-
20. Kailasa Kaladhara Cultural and Charitable Trust, Bangalore 6,00,000/-
21. Kala Sandesha Prathishtana, Mysore 12,00,000/-
22. Pushkara Centre for Performing Arts Trust (R), Bangalore 8,40,000/-
23. The Bangalore School of Music & Fine Arts, Bangalore 25,00,000/-
24. Sri Raja Rajeshwari Nritya Kala Mandira Trust (R), Tumkur 5,60,000/-
Kerala
25. Folk land Elambachi, Kasargod Distt.
2,50,000/-
Manipur
26. The Foundation for Rural Area Development Association (FRADA), Senapatt 25,00,000/-
27. Manipuri Theatre Academy, Imphal 3,50,000/-
28. Phojing Awang Chaning Lairembi Association, Imphal West 24,00,000/-
29. The Integrated Cultural Society, Imphal 24,00,000/-
30. Regional Centre for Cultural Heritage, Thoubal Distt. 15,75,000/-
31. Meetei Traditional Dance Teaching School & Performing Centre, Imphal 1,75,000/-
32. Thoubal District Art and Culture Development Association, Thoubal 2,50,000/-
33. Kanglei Sheishaklon Shindamshang (KSS), Imphal East 2,00,000/-
34. Fulling Cultural Organization, Imphal 2,00,000/-
35. NT Theatre, Imphal 18,00,000/-
36. Guru Sanaton Apunba Hari Sankritana Neinashang, Imphal 4,00,000/-
37. North-East Cultural Forum, Imphal 20,00,000/-
38. The Grace Cottage Cultural and Educational Development Foundation, Leikai Lauyai Lambi 25,00,000/-
39. Tribal Art and Culture Development Organisation, Imphal 4,00,000/-
40. Aryan Theatre, Imphal 3,00,000/-
41. Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory, Imphal 2,00,000/-
42. Meetei Thang Satjal Cultural Association (Meethasca), Imphal 15,00,000/-
43. Kanglei Enat Thang Ta-Shindam Sanglen Kongpal Chanam, Imphal 1,80,000/-
44. St. Michael School of Popular Music, Imphal East 24,00,000/-
Maharashtra
45. Sant Dnaneshwar Sarvajanik Vachnalaya, Distt.-Latur 3,00,000/-
46. Shikshan Sahakar Maharshi Bhagwanrao, Distt.-Latur 4,00,000/-
47. Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Mumbai 25,00,000/-
Madhya Pradesh
48. Pink Bird Socio-cultural Society, Bhopal 4,20,000/-
Odisha
49. Sadhana, Distt.-Puri 2,50,000/-
50. Mirabai Kalabikash Kendra, Distt.- Dhenkanal 25,00,000/-
Pondicherry
51. Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research, Vazhakulam 13,95,000/-
52. Thalai-K-Kol, Lawspet 10,00,000/-
Tamil Nadu
53. Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha (R), Chennai 25,00,000/-
Telangana
54. Nishumbita Cultural Association, Hyderabad 25,00,000/-
West Bengal
55. Rangakarmee, Kolkata 21,00,000/-
56. Madol-Indian Tribal Art & Cultural Society, Kolkata 15,00,000/-
57. Shohan, Kolkata 7,40,000/-
58. Gobardanga Naksha, North 24 Parganas 25,00,000/-
59. Padatik Cultural Centre, Kolkata 25,00,000/-
60. Ebong Amra, Distt.-Burdwan 24,00,000/-
61. Nandikar, Kolkata 50,00,000/-

List of organisations to which financial assistance granted under the ‘Scheme of Building Grants including Studio Theatre’ during current year 2018-2019 till date.
Sl.No. Name of the organisations Amount of grant
(in Rupees)
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