Applications are invited for financial assistance (maximum Rupees one lakh) from voluntary organizations engaged in cultural activities and are doing research in different aspects of Indian culture as related to its traditions and philosophy etc.
The organization should be of all India character or of national fame and should have been functioning for at least three years and registered under the Societies Registration.
The assistance is provided for the following holding of conference seminars and symposium on important cultural matters to meet expenditure on activities of development nature like conduct of surveys pilot project etc.
Preference will be given to output oriented research projects. Religious Institutions Public Libraries Universities or Schools are not eligible.
Application forms are also available on the Completely documented applications should reach the Section Officer S&F Section Ministry of Culture Room No.333 C-Wing, Shastri Bhawan with the recommendation of the State Government/ State Academies. Name of the Institution/NGO Organization/Society in full along with complete postal Address and complete Bank address and Account No. of the NGO organization. Date of establishment and of the Organization.
Brief details of the Institution/organization its objectives and activities.
Details of the project for which assistance asked for along with the date & period of execution.
The total estimated cost involved in respect of the project/program Details of the amount of grant sought for the project /program. Other Sources of raising funds for the project/program. Quantum of assistance received during the last three years from Ministry of Culture or any other Govt. Department. Proposal Formulation & Funding of N.G.O. & N.P.Os. in India. Whether or not audited statement of accounts and the utilization certificate in respect of the grant released by this Ministry have been submitted. Documents to be attached Constitution of the organization its Board of Management along particulars of each member Certificate of the organization Memorandum of Association Bye-laws and Rules and Regulations the organization. Previous three years annual reports with a copy of the balance sheet attested by CA.
Culture is both an instrument or means of economic growth as also a desirable environment which gives meaning to our existence.
Culture is both an instrument for ngo activities
This dual role of culture applies not only in the context of the promotion of economic growth giving employment to a large section of society, but also in relation to other objectives, such as sustaining the physical environment, preserving family values, protecting civil institution in a society, and so on.
On the other hand, development has to be seen in terms that include cultural growth, the fostering of respect for all cultures and for the principle of cultural freedom. The first and foremost requirement of planning for cultural development is, therefore, to develop appropriate yardsticks for various dimensions of cultural growth. The first dimension of cultural development which directly contributes to economic growth and can be measured in terms of the contribution of culture related activities and services to GDP, employment, economic growth, etc.
Unfortunately, no data is available on these measures in respect of the Culture sector. The second dimension of culture relating to meaningful and valued existence, being more abstract in nature, defies an easy measure. However, with adequate research efforts, it would not be difficult to construct some indices or indicators, on the lines of UNDP Human Development Index, which will reflect the growth and development of this dimension of Culture. This is a crucial area in which a beginning has to be made as early as possible.
