Question : Funds for Building Grants and Studio Theatres

(a) whether the Government has sanctioned funds to projects under the scheme for building Grants and Studio theatres;

(b) if so, the status of release of funds under the scheme for building grants and studio theatres; and

(c) the details of the number of projects completed under this scheme so far?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)FOR CULTURE & TOURISM

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) Yes Madam.

(b) Under the Scheme of Building Grants, Including Studio Theatre, the position of funds released during the last three financial years and upto 31st January, 2017 is as under:

Sl.No. Financial year Amount released
1. 2013-14 Rs.5,51,766/-
2. 2014-15 Rs.1,22,69,356/-
3. 2015-16 Rs.16,85,000/-
4. 2016-17(upto 31st January, 2017 Rs.35,25,000/-

(c) Under the Scheme, 36 projects have been completed so far during the last five years i.e. 2011-2012 to 2015-2016 and upto 31st January, 2017.

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