Ministry of Culture implements financial assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas

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The Union Minister for Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the “Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas.”

What is the Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas?

Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture.

Type: Central Sector Scheme.

Purpose: It is a financial grant scheme for the preservation and development of the cultural heritage of the Himalayan States/Union Territories including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Territory of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. 

Under this scheme, financial assistance is not released directly to States. But it is provided to Voluntary Organizations. This includes Colleges and Universities for study and research on cultural heritage, Preservation of old manuscripts, literature, art & crafts and documentation of cultural activities/ events.

Funding: The quantum of funding is Rs.10.00 lakhs per year for an organization. The Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) on the scheme is empowered to recommend the amount beyond the maximum limit but not exceeding Rs.30.00 lakhs from this scheme.

Source: The post is based on an article “Ministry of Culture implements financial assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas” published in the PIB on 21st March 2022