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Ministry Of Culture
Financial Assistance For Development Of Buddhist/Tibetan Arts And Culture
Details
- The grant shall be given based on the appraisal of applications and recommendations by the Expert Advisory Committee and thereafter administrative approval and financial concurrence of competent authorities in the Ministry of Culture.
- The Joint Secretary In-Charge would be the competent authority for the release of funds up to ₹30.00 lakhs based on the recommendation of the Expert Advisory Committee and in consultation with IFD in each Case.
- The grants will be paid in two equal installments, the first being normally released with the approval of the project.
- The second installment will be released on receipt of a duly audited statement of accounts showing the utilization of the entire amount of the grant plus the share of the grantee/concerned State/U.T. Government and other documents on behalf of the Chartered Accountant.
- The release of the balance of the grant will be decided on the basis of the actual expenditure incurred on the project subject to the maximum limit.
- The grant for repairs, restoration, and renovation of Heritage Buildings associated with Buddhism is subject to a certificate from the Archaeological Survey of India. An officer of the appropriate level from the ASI office/Circle concerned will be associated with the organization for this activity. Applications against which a previous grant/Utilisation certificate is pending will not be considered.
Benefits
Sl. No. | Items | Maximum amount per annum |
1 | Maintenance (Salary of staff, Off. Exp/Misc. exp) | ₹5,00,000/- |
2 | Research Project on the Promotion of Buddhist/Tibetan Art and Culture | ₹2,00,000/- |
3 | Purchase of books, documentation, and cataloging relating to Buddhism | ₹5,00,000/- |
4 | Award of scholarships to monk/nunnery students | ₹5,00,000/- |
5 | Holding special courses on the promotion of Buddhist/Tibetan Art and Culture | ₹2,00,000/- |
6 | Audio- Visual Recording/ Documentation/ Archiving of the traditional materials for the preservation and dissemination of Buddhist Art & Culture | ₹5,00,000/- |
7 | IT upgradation and IT-enabled Teaching/ Training aids for monastic/nunnery schools | ₹5,00,000/- |
8 | Transport facilities for monastic/nunnery schools and monasteries located in remote areas | ₹5,00,000/- |
9 | Salary of teachers where the organization is running a school imparting monastic/ nunnery education | ₹5,00,000/- |
10 | Repairs, restoration, and renovation of ancient monasteries and Heritage Buildings associated with Buddhism | ₹30,00,000/- |
11 | Construction/Repairs/Extension with toilet and drinking water for Class Rooms, School Buildings, Hostels, and Training Centres which are focused on Buddhist/ Tibetan Art and Culture as well as skill development of traditional crafts for monastic/nunnery school | ₹30,00,000/- |
Eligibility
- The voluntary Institutions/Organizations and Societies should be registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860) or similar Acts.
- Only those organizations which are mainly devoted to Buddhist/Tibetan studies and have been functioning at least for the last three years will qualify for applying for a grant.
- The organization should be of the regional or all-India character.
- Grants from this scheme will be given only to those organizations which are not in receipt of grants from any other source for similar purposes.
- Financial assistance may also be given for the construction of hostel buildings, classrooms, school buildings, and training centers.
Application Process
complete application along with all the necessary documents/ information through the concerned State Government/UTs. The application form may be downloaded from the Ministry of Culture website www.indiaculture.nic.in.
Documents Required
- Copy of the valid Registration Certificate clearly showing the validity of the Registration. The copy of the Registration Certificate will be duly certified by a Gazetted Officer.
- Copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copies of Audited Accounts for the last three years.
- Copies of the Annual Report for the last three years.
- Item-wise write-up on each activity to be undertaken to incorporate detailed break-up of funds sought, no. of target beneficiary, time schedule of the Project, etc.
- List of books to be purchased and their cost, if applicable.
- Copy of registration certificate & other documents in proof of ownership of the land/building in case of civil construction, if applicable.
- Detailed Project Report for civil works incorporating information, inter alia, total land availability, estimated cost item wise, phasing of expenditure, completion schedule, approved estimates from State PWD for each item, details of Architect, details of classrooms – whether primary or secondary, Number of classrooms, Number of students per classrooms, what are the courses to be offered and up to which class, etc., if applicable.
- Details of teachers - name, age, qualifications and salary paid, etc.
- The proposal relating to the Award of Scholarship
- PAN Card details
- Bank details
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
Which ministry has started the scheme?
Is this scheme centrally sponsored?
What should be the grant amount released by the central government under the scheme?
How much funding will be given to the North-Eastern States and Sikkim by the central government under the scheme?
Which type of organization is eligible to apply under the scheme?
How much financial assistance will be provided under the scheme?
Which organization will be given preference for providing funds?
What will be the nature of grants?
How shall the grant be given to the organizations?
How will the payment be made to the organizations?
What is the Special Provision under the scheme?
Will the organization be eligible for availing of the grant for civil works?
How shall the grant be paid?
How can an organization apply under the scheme?
Where can an organization find the application form?
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Ministry Of Culture
Financial Assistance For Development Of Buddhist/Tibetan Arts And Culture
- The grant shall be given based on the appraisal of applications and recommendations by the Expert Advisory Committee and thereafter administrative approval and financial concurrence of competent authorities in the Ministry of Culture.
- The Joint Secretary In-Charge would be the competent authority for the release of funds up to ₹30.00 lakhs based on the recommendation of the Expert Advisory Committee and in consultation with IFD in each Case.
- The grants will be paid in two equal installments, the first being normally released with the approval of the project.
- The second installment will be released on receipt of a duly audited statement of accounts showing the utilization of the entire amount of the grant plus the share of the grantee/concerned State/U.T. Government and other documents on behalf of the Chartered Accountant.
- The release of the balance of the grant will be decided on the basis of the actual expenditure incurred on the project subject to the maximum limit.
- The grant for repairs, restoration, and renovation of Heritage Buildings associated with Buddhism is subject to a certificate from the Archaeological Survey of India. An officer of the appropriate level from the ASI office/Circle concerned will be associated with the organization for this activity. Applications against which a previous grant/Utilisation certificate is pending will not be considered.
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