Ministry of Art and Culture Ameeshi and Shrish

Objectives A review of Government efforts in the fields of creative arts revealed that while academicians, scientists had scope for independent work both in an institutional frame-work through fellowships instituted by the University Grants Commission, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, there was no scheme which provides similar facilities and opportunities in the fields of creative arts or for revival of some of our traditional forms of art. A milieu of freedom supported by financial security could perhaps provide the much needed congeniality of atmosphere for further works in this field. It is also observed that although there are schemes to cover the age group of 10-14 years (Cultural Talent Search Scholarships Scheme) and the age group of 18-25 years (Scheme of Scholarships for Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields), there were no schemes which would provide the basic financial support either for very advanced training or individual creative effort for revival of some of our traditional forms of arts. The scheme of awarding fellowships to outstanding persons in various creative fields of culture is intended to fill this gap. The scheme would also cover artistes in rural/tribal areas. The fellowships are awarded for undertaking research oriented projects. The applicant should provide evidence of his/her capabilities in undertaking the project.

GOVERNMENT SCHEMES Building Grants, Including Studio Theatre (Revised since 23.04.2013)

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS- 3.1.1 Conventional Cultural Spaces for Performing Arts: a) Performance venues, like Auditoria, Open-air Theatres, Concert Halls. b) Rehearsal halls for Theatre/ Music/ Dance. c) Training Centres/ Schools for Theatre/ Music/ Dance. 3.1.2 Flexible Spaces, i.e., Studio Theatres, etc.: Non-proscenium rehearsal-cum-performance spaces, referred to as Studio Theatre or Experimental Theatre, that are characterized by the following special features: a) A small theatre, with all the essential equipment for the performance of live music, dance or theatre or combination of these arts; b) An unconventional space that cannot qualify as an auditorium in the traditional sense; therefore, the stage or performance area is not normally placed within a proscenium arch nor raised too high or separated from the audience by a clearly demarcated division. c) A seating arrangement for spectators that is totally flexible and can be moved fluidly from one part of the space to another depending on the artistic aim of a particular performance; therefore, the seats/chairs must not be fixed in position. d) A capacity that usually does not go over 100 to 200; therefore, such a space is often called a “little theatre” or “intimate theatre”, because it allows for close-up and intimate viewing by spectators. e) One or two adjoining greenroom(s) / dressing room(s) /makeup room(s) with toilet(s) for the performers, and a storage area; therefore, the entire unit, though minimal, functions as a theatre in every sense. 3.2 A project proposal to create an auditorium, a studio theatre or other cultural space(s) may include an appropriate combination of any of the following components: a) New construction or purchase of a built-up space. b) Renovation/ upgradation/ modernization/ extension/ alteration of an existing building/ space/ facility. c) Remodeling of the interiors of an existing built-up space/cultural centre. d) Provision of facilities like electricals, air conditioning, acoustics, light and sound systems and other items of equipment, such as musical instruments, costumes, audio/ video equipment, furniture and stage material that may be required for a studio theatre, auditorium, rehearsal hall, classroom etc.

ELIGIBLE ORGANISATIONS- 4.1 The scheme covers: (i) All not-for-profit organizations that fulfill the following criteria:- a) The organization has a predominantly cultural profile, working primarily for the promotion of arts and culture in fields such as dance, drama, theatre, music, fine arts, indology and literature at least for a period of three years. b) The organization is registered as a society under the Registration of Societies Act (XXI of 1860) or similar Acts, or as a Trust or as a Not-for-Profit Company, at least for a period of three years. c) The organization is well established and known to be doing meaningful work in the field of its activity and has gained a local, regional or national identity. d) Its charter is devoted to the preservation, propagation and promotion of Indian arts and culture. (ii) Government-sponsored bodies for promoting the performing arts. (iii) University Departments or Centres dedicated to the performing arts. (iv) Colleges set up to promote the performing arts. 4.2 An organization that has been receiving salary grant for the last 3 years under the Ministry’s Scheme of “Financial Assistance to Professional Groups and Individuals Engaged for Specified Performing Arts Projects” will be deemed to have fulfilled all the above conditions. 4.3 A Government-sponsored body, University Department/Centre or College dedicated to the performing arts may also be automatically eligible, provided its record over the preceding three years is satisfactory. 4.4 Religious institutions, public libraries, museums, schools, colleges or University Departments/Centres that are not specifically dedicated for the performing arts and allied cultural activities, departments or offices of the Central Government/ State Governments/ U.T. Administrations/ Local Bodies will not be eligible. 4.5 An organization that has availed of a grant for its building project grant under the erstwhile Scheme of Building Grants to Cultural Organizations or under this scheme will not be eligible for a second grant under the Scheme before the completion of the project sanctioned earlier, except where such second grant is sought for a Studio Theatre (or Experimental Theatre) and the applicant organization has not defaulted on the ongoing sanctioned project.

CITIES TYPE OF PROJECT LIMIT OF ASSISTANCE

· Bangalore · Chennai · Delhi · Hyderabad · Kolkata · Mumbai

Projects involving new construction or purchase of built up space All other projects

Rs. 50 lakhs Rs. 25 lakhs

All non-Metro cities, towns or places

All projects Rs. 25 lakhs

5.1 All grants under the Scheme will be of a non-recurring nature. Recurring expenditure,

if any, will be the responsibility of the grantee organization. 5.2 Maximum assistance under

the scheme will be as under:

5.3Assistance under the scheme to an organization will be restricted to a maximum of 60%

of the approved estimated project cost, subject to the ceilings given above. The balance of

the approved estimated project cost is to be incurred by the organization as its ‘matching

share’.

NATURE AND EXTENT OF ASSISTANCE-

National Mission on Libraries • National Mission on Libraries i.e High Level Committee, has been set up by

Ministry of Culture, Government of India, dated 4th May, 2012 in pursuance of National Knowledge Commission recommendations for sustained attention for development of Libraries and Information Science Sector.

• National Mission on Libraries set up four working groups and after deliberating on the recommendations of the working groups formulated the scheme "National Mission on Libraries (NML) - upgradation of libraries providing service to the public". The scheme consists of four components.

Creation of National Virtual Library of India (NVLI)

Setting up of NML Model Libraries,

Quantitative & Qualitative Survey of Libraries

Capacity Building

• The purpose of National Virtual Library of India is to facilitate a comprehensive database on digital resources on information about India and on information generated in India, in an open access environment.

Festivals BRAJ-

• Celebrated in Rajasthan

• 1 week before holi

• To celebrate the love between krishna and radha

• Use a lot of colours

• Everybody wears colourful clothes

• They have fairs and dance and sing

MARWAR-

• Celebrated in Jodhpur

• For the heroes of Rajasthan

• To salute the heroes through sing and dance

• In the months of september - october

BUDH-POORNIMA-

• Full moon night in the month of karthik

• In North India, mainly Sarnath, UP

• Public holiday in Nepal

• Celebrated all over the buddhist countries in SE Asia

MAHA-SHIVRATRI-

• Celebrated in the month of sawan

• In the months of March-April

• To celebrate the marriage of Shiva and Parvathi

• In North India especially in Bihar, UP, Delhi and Rajasthan

PUSHKAR-

• India’s largest camel festival

• In Pushkar, Rajasthan

• They sell and buy camels and other animals

• Many competitions like long moustache

• It was celebrated on 15th and 16th Jan, 2014

Views

• On the paper the promotion of the arts is fine, but the grant money is being sucked up politicians instead of going to the artists.

• There are art-expos every year to promote the arts and crafts of every state but it is only getting a fixed crowd and not being able to expand and attract the attention of many others.

News • On Feb 6th, 2014, India culture ministry signs agreement with Tate to

support the reciprocal exchange of ideas and knowledge in the field of modern and contemporary art in India and Britain, allowing deeper engagement with art for audiences in both nations.

http://www.canindia.com/2014/02/india-culture-ministry-signs-agreement-with-tate/#

• The Dandi March Memorial, a Culture Ministry project, was announced by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in 2005 on the 75th anniversary of the march. However the project’s design was approved only this year. A high-level committee was appointed, comprising 18 members, headed by former West Bengal governor and Gandhi’s grandson Gopalkrishna Gandhi.

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/mapping-the-unknown-marcher/

• The renowned spiritual vocalist Sonam Kalra and her Sufi Gospel Project from India performed in Colombo as part of the 64thAnniversary of the Republic Day of India. The program was organized in Sri Lanka with the support of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation, the Ministry of Culture and Art, Government of Sri Lanka and Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo.

See more at: http://www.nation.lk/edition/fine/item/25636-one-world-one-voice-spiritual-symphony.html#sthash.Ee3pXTyQ.dpuf

• New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Aiming to foster strong cultural ties between India and China, the culture ministry is organising a two-month long festival in eight Chinese cities in April where the country's soft power will be represented through folk performances, literature and classical dance. As 2014 has been declared as the "Year of Friendship and Exchange for India and China", this will help the two countries to boost cooperation in art, cultural exchanges, youth communication and education, and cement the bond further, said an official.

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2014/02/04/348--Indian-culture-ministry-gears-up-for-first-festival-in-China-.html

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