NATIONAL CULTURE FUND

Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 3:16PM by PIB Delhi The status of the projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) during the last three years along with the details of the funds, State/UT-wise is attached as Annexure . Projects have been implemented in various States including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and North Eastern States, as detailed in the Annexure . The present status of each project (completed/ongoing) is also indicated therein. The following measures have been taken to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework under the said Fund and to enhance participation of private sector and public institutions, including CSR contributions: For outreach to public sector, NCF organized a symposium- “CSR opportunities for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in Culture & Heritage” in collaboration with Department of Public Enterprisesin January 2025. NCF collaborated in CSR annual summit in October 2025 to engage with potential donors and highlight opportunities for supporting cultural and heritage conservation projects. Details of more than 250 identified conservation and cultural projects are given on the website of the National Culture Fund to facilitate informed participation by corporates and other donors. NCF supported initiatives have contributed greatly to the conservation, promotion and dissemination of cultural heritage across the country as it enables institutions and public at large to contribute to culture related endeavours thereby augmenting Government resources. NCF has mobilized CSR funds amounting to approximately Rs.140 crores towards culture related endeavours since its inception. There are no specific initiatives under NCF for a particular state or constituency. NCF exercises a Project Implementing Committee (PIC) mechanism for periodic review of the projects being undertaken through NCF, where all stakeholders, including the Donors participate. Meeting of Project Implementation Committee (PIC) under the Chairmanship of Director General, Archaeological Survey of India for ASI projects & Officials of NCF/Ministry of Culture for other projects, are regularly convened, to monitor the progress and ensure smooth implementation of the projects. Moreover, the accounts of NCF are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India annually. This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today *** M Annadurai Annexure S.No. State Name of Project Donor Funds Received (in Lakh) Funds utilized (in Lakh) Current Status 1 Assam Ahom Group of Monuments at Sibsagar Distt. Assam. Rang Ghar, KarengGhar -(Garhgoan), TalatalGhar - Group of Four Madaims at Cheraodeo Oil and Natural Gas Corporation 225.71 225.71 Completed 2 Bihar Development of infrastructure and other facilities at LauriaNandangarhChankiGarh and Rampurwa in West Champaran SAIL - Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) 36.95 36.95 Completed 3 Chhattisgarh Restoration and Development of National Heritage Site at Deobaloda SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant 124.90 124.90 Ongoing 4 Delhi Publication of book “History of Magic” and its journey to Modern World. Proposer – Jadoo Kala Trust National Culture Fund 8.00 8.00 Completed 5 Restoration & Conservation of "BARH KI CHOWKI" at Sarai Rohilla, Delhi. Proposer – Delhi Police Housing Corporation Ltd. National Culture Fund 14.63 14.63 Completed 6 Bringing out the mythological stories of the 12 Jyotirlingas through classical, folk, & tribal dances by SUNAINA National Culture Fund 30.00 30.00 Completed 7 Conservation, Preservation and upgradation at JantarMantar ApeejaySurrendra Park Hotels Limited 9.71 9.71 Completed 8 Setting up of Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre Design (ABCD) at L-1 Barrack, Red Fort State Bank of India 370.00 370.00 Ongoing 9 Gujarat Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) project at Lothal National Culture Fund 1500.00 1500.00 Completed 10 Himachal Pradesh Improving Tourist Amenities at Hidimba Devi Temple UCO Bank 9.73 9.73 Completed 11 Karnataka Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum at Kamalapura Airports Authority of India 325.33 325.33 Completed 12 Conservation work and providing tourist amenities at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple Nuggehalli Smt. NagarathnammaN.(Individual Donor) 55.00 55.00 Completed 13 Authentic & Critical study & presentation of 64 Arts (ChatusshastiKalas) that form the bedrock of Indian culture heritage National Culture Fund 18.90 18.90 Completed 14 Bringing out a comprehensive Monograph on the 16 Samskara-s" & a mini - encyclopaedic version of the 64 Arts of india National Culture Fund 7.12 7.12 Completed 15 Leh, Ladakh Preservation of Ancient Palace of Shey, Leh, Ladakh Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd 65.00 65.00 Ongoing 16 Madhya Pradesh Conservation and restoration of Vishnu Temple, Bateshwar ,Morena Infosys Foundation 200.00 200.00 Completed 17 Developmental activities at Temple of Somnath& ruins at Badgaon Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited 32.00 32.00 Ongoing 18 Maharashtra Conservation and Tourists facilities development at Jogeshwari Caves IRB Holding Pvt. Ltd. 122.50 122.50 Ongoing 19 Construction /Setting up of public toilets and drinking water facility at Vijaydurg Fort Shipping Corporation of India 18.00 18.00 Ongoing 20 Odisha Providing of public amenities like, smart toilet Childcare room, Rest room for Senior Citizens at Sun temple, Konark, Dist.-Puri. Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited 39.86 39.86 Ongoing 21 Rajasthan Preservation, Promotion, and safeguarding of five rare oral traditions :Kavad/Phad /Bahurupiya /Puppetry/The Molela art of Potters. Proposer – Rekhta Foundation National Culture Fund 41.00 41.00 Completed 22 Tamil Nadu Expanding the illumination to the exterior portion of the prahara wall & entrance area of Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited 18.36 18.36 Ongoing 23 Telangana Execution of the replica of the 120 ft. Tall Flagpost at RashtrapatiNilayam India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd 275.00 275.00 Completed 24 Uttar Pradesh Upgradation of Sarnath Site & Museum Sony India Private Limited 2.09 2.09 Completed 25 Preservation of important historic Buddhist sites in India and to support for preservation of the Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath, and the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar Vongroup Limited 49.89 49.89 Completed 26 Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat Installation and Commissioning of turnstile in the following ASI monuments: Red Fort, Delhi QutabMinar, Delhi HumayunTomb,Delhi PuranaQila, Delhi Taj Mahal, Agra Sun Temple Konark, Odisha Ellora Caves, Aurangabad Maharashtra Bibi KaMaqbara, Aurangabad Maharashtra Shaniwarwada, Pune India Infrastructural Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) 205.64 205.64 Completed ***** (Release ID: 2236930) Visitor Counter : 849 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Culture NATIONAL CULTURE FUND Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 3:16PM by PIB Delhi The status of the projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) during the last three years along with the details of the funds, State/UT-wise is attached as Annexure . Projects have been implemented in various States including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and North Eastern States, as detailed in the Annexure . The present status of each project (completed/ongoing) is also indicated therein. The following measures have been taken to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework under the said Fund and to enhance participation of private sector and public institutions, including CSR contributions: For outreach to public sector, NCF organized a symposium- “CSR opportunities for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in Culture & Heritage” in collaboration with Department of Public Enterprisesin January 2025. NCF collaborated in CSR annual summit in October 2025 to engage with potential donors and highlight opportunities for supporting cultural and heritage conservation projects. Details of more than 250 identified conservation and cultural projects are given on the website of the National Culture Fund to facilitate informed participation by corporates and other donors. NCF supported initiatives have contributed greatly to the conservation, promotion and dissemination of cultural heritage across the country as it enables institutions and public at large to contribute to culture related endeavours thereby augmenting Government resources. NCF has mobilized CSR funds amounting to approximately Rs.140 crores towards culture related endeavours since its inception. There are no specific initiatives under NCF for a particular state or constituency. NCF exercises a Project Implementing Committee (PIC) mechanism for periodic review of the projects being undertaken through NCF, where all stakeholders, including the Donors participate. Meeting of Project Implementation Committee (PIC) under the C