(a) whether the Government has formulated any policy to protect, development and promote the
Indian Culture in North-Eastern States and Sikkim;
(b) if so, details thereof; and ;
(c) the amount spent during the last three years for this purpose, State-wise?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE(SMT. AMBIKA SONI)
(a):& (b): The Ministry of Culture has been making all efforts to protect, develop and promote
culture in North Eastern States including Sikkim by undertaking various activities in the
states through several Schemes of the Ministry as well as its attached/subordinate
offices and autonomous organizations. 10% of the total AnnualPlan allocation of the Ministry
is earmarked for the development of Art & Culture in the North Eastern States and Sikkim. A
special festival titled - Octave has been introduced since 2006 for highlighting the culture of
the North East.
(c): The details of the amount spent for developing and promoting culture in North Eastern States
and Sikkim during the last 3 years in respect of organizations/schemes is enclosed in Annexure.