Global Engagement Scheme
Scheme for promotion of International Cultural Relations
It was previously known as the Scheme for promotion of International Cultural Relations.
Promotes India's cultural heritage
It promotes India’s rich cultural heritage and enhances India’s image in the global arena in a concerted manner.
3 Components
It has following three components:
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Festival of India: It is organized abroad to promote people to people connect and bilateral cultural contacts. The artists from diverse cultural fields such as Folk Art including Folk Music, Folk Dance, Folk Theatre & Puppetry, Classical and Traditional Dance, Experimental/ Contemporary Dance, Classical/ Semi Classical Music, Theatre etc. perform in the ‘Festivals of India’ abroad.
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Grant in aid to Indo Foreign Friendship Cultural Societies Scheme: The Grants under this scheme will be sanctioned with the object of fostering closer friendship and cultural contacts between India and foreign countries concerned.
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Contribution Grant: This component is meant for Indian contribution towards membership of International Organizations like ICROM, UNESCO, World Heritage Fund and to facilitate Indian participation and hosting of international meetings
Other details
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Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture
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Under the scheme, Festival of India (FoI) is organised abroad to promote people to people connect and bilateral cultural contacts.
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During 2013 - 2014 to 2023 - 2024, total 62 FoIs have been held in different countries.
Financial assistance for veteran artists
Ministry of Culture administer a scheme by the name of 'Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists' with the objective to support old and poor artists aged 60 and above, who have contributed significantly in their specialised field arts, letters including folk art or are still contributing. Maximum of 6000 rupees per month to the selected artists.
