Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana

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The Ministry of Culture has highlighted key schemes under the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) for promoting India’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana

Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is an umbrella Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, to provide financial support for activities aimed at promotion and preservation of India’s art and culture.
KSVY integrates several sub-schemes under one platform, streamlining support to artists, institutions, and cultural bodies.
Major schemes under KSVY include:
- Scheme of Financial Assistance for Promotion of Art and Culture, which provides grants for organizing cultural programs, festivals, exhibitions, and seminars.
- Scheme of Financial Assistance for Creation of Cultural Infrastructure, which offers funding for constructing or renovating cultural spaces such as auditoriums, cultural centers, and museums.
- Scheme for Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which specifically focuses on promoting the 13 Indian elements recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). These include traditions like Kutiyattam, Ramman, Chhau dance, Kalbelia folk songs and dances, Mudiyettu, Buddhist chanting of Ladakh, Sankirtana of Manipur, and others.
These schemes help preserve both tangible and intangible cultural assets by supporting artists, craftsmen, and cultural organizations across India.
The Central Sector classification of KSVY implies it is 100% funded by the Union Government, ensuring consistent resources for cultural promotion.
Promotion of intangible cultural heritage is vital to safeguard India’s diverse cultural expressions, many of which face threats from modernization, urbanization, and generational shifts.
The schemes under KSVY are critical for India’s obligations under the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, to which India is a signatory.