(a) whether the Government has taken a decision to provide
musical instruments for the cultural programmes in schools;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the amount allocated under this head has not
been spent in various States during the last three years;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the future plan for the supply of musical
instruments to each school for promotion of music?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a)&(b): Cultural programmes such as performing arts, music,
dance, drama & puppetry are taught in Central Board of
Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliation schools upto class
X. However, there is no provision to provide musical
instrument to CBSE affiliated schools under CBSE
affiliation bye-laws.
(c)to(e): Do not arise.