SIKKIM - STATE ANNUAL PLAN 2001-2002

ART & CULTURE

DEMAND NO. 5

1. 001-Direction & Administration

Rs 24.00 lakhs

The preservation, conservation & development of Art & Culture, Archives, Museum & Libraries of the State is under the Culture Deparmtent. Accordingly Rs 24.00 lakhs is projected under this detail head to meet the establihshment cost of salaries, office expenses, etc.

2. 102-Promotion of Art & Culture

Rs 86.00 lakhs

The Culture Department is also responsible for the preservation, consolidation, collection & compilation of the Culture, Art, Music, Drama, Folk songs etc. of the State. In order to implement this objective financial assistance in the form of grant-in-aid is given to various clubs, NGOs etc. The expenditure for attending Inter State Cultural Exchange Programme under Sangeet Natak Akademi Programmes of Easterm Zonal Cultural Centre and organising State Level competition will be covered under this sub-head. There is also a proposal to distribute musical instruments to few local clubs in order to encourage local talents.

3. 103-Archaeology

Rs 20.00 lakhs

The department has to monitor and evaluate various schemes under the department & also restore, protect & preserve historical monuments and upgrade public libraries under the E.F.C. Hence, Rs 20.00 lakhs is projected under this sub-head.

4. 104-Public Libraries

Rs 1.00 lakhs

In order to strengthen the State Archives procurement of few technical & necessary equipments namely micro film, camera, treatment of chemicals, etc.

5. 105-Public Libraries

Rs 44.00 lakhs

Department of Cultural Affairs has been proposing to Sttae Libraries at few urban areas namely Jorethang, Singtam, Rangpo, Dikchu & Sombaria. Accordingly, to meet the cost of establishment & the materials as well the sum of Rs 44.00 lakhs has been projected. Further, the books like research work, information & technological etc, whiuch are in fact need of the era required to be purchasted.

6. 106-Archeology Survey

Rs 15.00 lakhs

The department deals with the restoration and preservation of old & historical important ruins viz monasteries, temples, caves, etc. And to cover this activities financial aid in the form of grants to such institutions be provided by the Deparmtent. So, a provision of Rs 15.00 lakhs is projected.

CAPITAL OUTLAY – 4202

Capital Outlay – 60-Renovation of Community Centre:

Rs 10.00 lakhs

To meet the cost of renovation work of Community Centres at Gangtok, Namchi, Geyzing, etc. an amount of Rs 10.00 lakhs is projected.

61-Construction of Community Centre at other places-

Rs 100.00 lakhs

The projection of Rs 100.00 lakhs is meant for the construction of Community Centre at Mangan, Pakyong, Rabongla & Singtam.

62. Construction of Guest House-cum-temple at Bodh Gaya:

Rs 40.00 lakhs

The construction work of Guest House at Bodh Gyaa is in progress and nearing completion. Therefore it is proposed to utilise Rs 40.00 lakhs for the completion of project. The work has executed at the estimated cost of Rs 270 lakhs & the Department has transferred sum of RS 229.00 lakhs to Building & Housing Deparmtent.

63. Promotion of Cultural Heritage-

Rs 40.00 lakhs

Government has decided to construct heritage houses to preserve the district identity of the ethnic communities of Sikkim in different parts of the State such as Lepcha House, Limboo House, Rai Bhavan, etc. which are under programme. To meet the cost of construction an amount of Rs 40.00 lakhs is projected during Current Financial Year.

64. The deparment of Cultural Affairs has a pending proposal to initiate a new construction with an objective to house the cultural activities within the State. In the regard we have kept a provision of Rs 20.00 lakhs to construct the Sikkim Cultural Centre.

PLAN ALLOCATION

Rs in lakhs Revenue Section 2001-2002 A) 2205-Art and Culture   001-Direc. & Adm 15.00 01-Salaries 1.00 11 T.E. 8.00 13 O.E. 8.00 Total Direction & Adm. 24.00 B) 2205-Art and Culture   102-Promotion of Art and Culture   01-Salaries 42.00 11-T.E. 1.00 13-O.E. 2.00 34-G.I.A. 30.00 50-O.C. 6.00 52-Machinery & Equipments 5.00   86.00 C) 2205-Art and Culture   103-Archeology   60-Heritage protection 20.00 Total Archeology- 20.00 D) 2205-Art and Culture   104-Archives   21-Materials and Supply 1.00 Total Archives 1.00 E) 2205-Art and Culture   105-Public Libraries   01-Salaries 2.00 11-T.E. 0.50 13-O.E. 2.50 21-Materials and Supply 4.00 60-Upgradation of Public Libraries 35.00 Total Public Libraries 44.00 F) 2205-Art and Culture   106-Archeological Survey   11-T.E. 0.60 13-O.E. 7.00 27-Minor Works 5.00 50-O.C. 1.40 51-Preservation and of ancident monuments 1.00 Total Archeology 15.00 Total Revenue Section 190.00 4202-04-77-800 Other Expenditure   60-Renovation of Community hall at Gtk. 10.00 61-Community Hall at Other places 100.00 62-Cultural Centre at Budhgaya 40.00 63-Promotion of Cultural heritage 40.00 64-Sikkim Cultural Centres 20.00 Total Capital Section 210.00 Total Revenue Section 190.00 Total Capital Section 210.00 Total Plan outlay 400.00 (New detail head to be opened).