Posted On: 19 MAR 2026 1:16PM by PIB Delhi The number of heritage preservation and conservation projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) since 2021, State-wise are given in Annexure-I . No project from Andhra Pradesh has been supported under NCF during this period. The year-wise details of funds received from each category – corporate, PSUs, NGOs trusts and individuals are given in Annexure-II . The implementation and progress of projects supported under the National Culture Fund (NCF) are monitored through meetings of the Project Implementation Committee (PIC), which are held periodically to review the status of projects undertaken under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The timelines for implementation of projects are generally specified in the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with the donors and implementing agencies. The PIC reviews the physical and financial progress of projects, addresses implementation-related issues and provides necessary guidance to the implementing agencies to facilitate their timely completion. Annexure-I The number of heritage preservation and conservation projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) since 2021: S.No. State/UT Name of Project Donor Name & Category Year of Sanction 1 Bihar Conservation and development of Public amenities at the excavated remains of Vikramshila Mahavihara, Bhagalpur, Bihar NTPC PSU 2026 2 Leh,Ladakh Preservation of Monument “Ancient Palace of Shey”, Leh, Ladakh Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation PSU 2025 3 Maharashtra Conservation and Tourists facilities development at Jogeshwari Caves, Mumbai, Maharashtra IRB Holding Pvt. Ltd. Corporate 2025 4 Maharashtra Construction /setting up of public toilets and drinking water facility at Vijaydurg Fort, Maharashtra Shipping Corporation of India PSU 2025 5 Madhya Pradesh Developmental activities at Temple of Somnath & ruins at Badgaon Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited PSU 2024 6 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 PSU 2024 7 Tamil Nadu Expanding the illumination to the exterior portion of the prakara wall & entrance area of Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited PSU 2024 8 Telangana Execution of the replica of the 120 ft. Tall Flagpost at Rashtrapati Nilayam, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited PSU 2023 9 Delhi Preserving the oral traditions of Rajasthan, Rekhta Foundation National Culture Fund 2023 10 Automated wheelchairs at ASI sites (Divyangjan friendly) Karnataka Madhya Pradesh Odisha Uttar Pradesh National Culture Fund 2023 11 Karnataka Bringing out a comprehensive Monograph on the 16 Samskara-s" & a mini - encyclopaedic version of the 64 Arts of India. Proposer – Samskriti Foundation National Culture Fund 2023 12 Karnataka Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum at Kamalapura, Karnataka Airports Authority of India PSU 2023 13 Delhi Development of Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design at L-1 Barrack, Red Fort, Delhi State Bank of India PSB 2022 14 Delhi Publication of book “History of Magic” and its journey to Modern World. Proposer – Jadoo Kala Trust National Culture Fund 2022 15 Delhi Restoration & Conservation of "BARH KI CHOWKI" at Sarai Rohilla, Delhi. Proposer – Delhi Police Housing Corporation Ltd. National Culture Fund 2022 16 Delhi Bringing out the mythological stories of the 12 Jyotirlingas through classical dances. National Culture Fund 2022 17 Karnataka Tourist facilities at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Nuggehalli, Karnataka Smt. N. Nagarathnamma Individual 2022 18 Karnataka Authentic & Critical study & presentation of 64 Arts (Chatusshasti Kalas) that form the bedrock of Indian culture heritage. Proposer – Samskriti Foundation. National Culture Fund 2022 19 Gujarat Development of NationalMaritimeHeritageComplex (NMHC)project at Lothal, National Culture Fund 2021 20 Madhya Pradesh Conservation and restoration of Baodi and Math at Group of Temples, Bateshwar, District Morena, M.P. Infosys Foundation Corporate 2021 Annexure-II The year-wise details of funds received from each category – corporate, PSUs, NGOs trusts and individuals Financial Year PSU (in lakhs) Corporate (in lakhs) NGO / Trust (in lakhs) Individual (in lakhs) Total (in lakhs) 2021 - 22 1000.00 100.00 1100.00 2022 - 23 158.80 100.00 55.00 313.80 2023 - 24 292.80 100.00 55.00 447.80 2024 - 25 247.65 100.00 347.65 2025 - 26 83.00 122.50 205.50 This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today. ***** M Annadurai (Release ID: 2242377) Visitor Counter : 421 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Culture PROJECTS UNDER NATIONAL CULTURE FUND (NCF) Posted On: 19 MAR 2026 1:16PM by PIB Delhi The number of heritage preservation and conservation projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) since 2021, State-wise are given in Annexure-I . No project from Andhra Pradesh has been supported under NCF during this period. The year-wise details of funds received from each category – corporate, PSUs, NGOs trusts and individuals are given in Annexure-II . The implementation and progress of projects supported under the National Culture Fund (NCF) are monitored through meetings of the Project Implementation Committee (PIC), which are held periodically to review the status of projects undertaken under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The timelines for implementation of projects are generally specified in the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with the donors and implementing agencies. The PIC reviews the physical and financial progress of projects, addresses implementation-related issues and provides necessary guidance to the implementing agencies to facilitate their timely completion. Annexure-I The number of heritage preservation and conservation projects supported through the National Culture Fund (NCF) since 2021: S.No. State/UT Name of Project Donor Name & Category Year of Sanction 1 Bihar Conservation and development of Public amenities at the excavated remains of Vikramshila Mahavihara, Bhagalpur, Bihar NTPC PSU 2026 2 Leh,Ladakh Preservation of Monument “Ancient Palace of Shey”, Leh, Ladakh Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation PSU 2025 3 Maharashtra Conservation and Tourists facilities development at Jogeshwari Caves, Mumbai, Maharashtra IRB Holding Pvt. Ltd. Corporate 2025 4 Maharashtra Construction /setting up of public toilets and drinking water facility at Vijaydurg Fort, Maharashtra Shipping Corporation of India PSU 2025 5 Madhya Pradesh Developmental activities at Temple of Somnath & ruins at Badgaon Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited PSU 2024 6 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 PSU 2024 7 Tamil Nadu Expanding the illumination to the exterior portion of the prakara wall & entrance area of Brihadiswara Temple, Thanjavur Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited PSU 2024 8 Telangana Execution of the replica of the 120 ft. Tall Flagpost at Rashtrapati Nilayam, India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited PSU 2023 9 Delhi Preserving the oral traditions of Rajasthan, Rekhta Foundation National Culture Fund 2023 10 Automated wheelchairs at ASI sites (Divyangjan friendly) Karnataka Madhya Pradesh Odisha Uttar Pradesh National Culture Fund 2023 11 Karnataka Bringing out a comprehensive Monograph on the 16 Samskara-s" & a mini - encyclopaedic version of the 64 Arts of India. Proposer – Samskriti Foundation National Culture Fund 2023 12 Karnataka Digital upgradation of the ASI Hampi Museum at Kamalapura, Karnataka Airports Authority of India PSU 2023 13 Delhi Development of Atmanirbhar Bharat Centre for Design at L-1 Barrack, Red Fort, Delhi State Bank of India PSB 2022 14 Delhi Publication of book “History of Magic” and its journey to Modern World. Proposer – Jadoo Kala Trust National Culture Fund 2022 15 Delhi <td style="width:43.
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