What you get
The financial assistance is given for any of the items listed below up to a maximum of ₹10.00 lakhs to any single organization: | Sl. No.ItemsMaximum amount per annum1Study and research on cultural heritage ₹10.00 lakhs | 2Preservation of old manuscripts, literature, art & crafts, and documentation of cultural activities/ events like music, dance, etc. ₹10.00 lakhs | 3Dissemination through audio-visual programmes of art and culture ₹10.00 lakhs | 4Training in Traditional and Folk Art ₹10.00 lakhs | Note 01: The maximum grant admissible to an organization would be 75% of the total expenditure to be incurred on any item subject to the maximum ceiling fixed. The remaining 25% expenditure or more should be met by the State Govt./U.T. | Note 02: Administration failing which the grantee organization could contribute the amount from their own resources. However, in the case of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, funding will be shared between the Government of India and the organization in the ratio of 90:10 respectively.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to promote, protect and preserve the cultural heritage of the Himalayan region spreading in UT of Jammu & Kashmir, UT of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh through research, documentation, dissemination, etc.
Which ministry has started the scheme?
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Is this scheme centrally sponsored?
Yes, this scheme is centrally sponsored.
How much financial assistance will be provided under the scheme?
The financial assistance is given up to a maximum of [?]10.00 lakhs to any single organization.
How much amount of grant shall be released by the central government under the scheme?
The maximum grant admissible to an organization would be 75% of the total expenditure to be incurred on any item subject to the maximum ceiling fixed. The remaining 25% expenditure or more should be met by the State Govt./U.T. Administration failing which the grantee organization could contribute the amount from their own resources.
How much funding will be given to Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim by the central government under the scheme?
In the case of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, funding will be shared between the Government of India and the organization in the ratio of 90:10 respectively.
Which type of organization is eligible to apply under the scheme?
The voluntary organizations which are registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 or as a public trust under the Indian Trust Act, 1882, and shall have been functioning for a period of three years are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Are the Colleges and Universities eligible to apply?
Yes, Colleges and Universities are also eligible to apply.
Which organization will be given preference for providing funds?
Organizations that are doing good work in the field and have resources for meeting matching funds will be given preference.
What will be the nature of grants?
The grants will be ad-hoc and of non-recurring nature.
How shall the grant be given to the organizations?
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.
How will the payment be made to the organizations?
All payments will be made through electronic transfers.
What is the Special Provision under the scheme?
The Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) on the scheme is empowered to recommend or reject any proposal received without or with the recommendation of State Government/U.T. administration/ Local Administration and also to recommend the amount beyond the maximum limit but not exceeding [?]30.00 lacs from this scheme, in respect of any proposal which is of outstanding merit for which the EAC feels that the maximum limit would not be sufficient for undertaking the said project, with the approval of Minister (Culture) and concurrence of AS & FA, Ministry of Culture.
How shall the grant be paid?
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 completion of the project and on receipt of duly audited statement of accounts showing the utilization of the entire amount of grant plus the share of the grantee/concerned State/U.T. Government and other documents. 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.
Where can an organization find the application form?
The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the Ministry of Culture. https://indiaculture.gov.in/sites/default/files/Schemes/FormHimHeritage.pdf
How can an organization apply under the scheme ?
The application in the prescribed format complete in all respect, duly spiral bound and continuously page numbered, along with a check-list duly recommended should be sent to the Section Officer, BTI Section, Ministry of Culture, 2nd Floor, Puratatav Bhawan, D Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110023.