Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Ministry of Culture
Scheme Name : Scheme Of Building Grants, Including Studio Theatres
Country: India

Details : https://indiaculture.nic.in/
Home Page : http://indiaculture.nic.in/

Building Grants, Including Studio Theatres

Objective :
The objective of the Scheme is to support voluntary cultural organizations and government-aided cultural organizations in their efforts to create appropriately equipped training, rehearsal and performance spaces for artistes.

Related : Ministry of Culture Cultural Function Grant Scheme : www.statusin.in/2038.html

Eligible Projects :
Grants will be given to projects for creating cultural spaces, which will include:
Conventional Cultural Spaces for Performing Arts:
** Performance venues, like Auditoria, Open-air Theatres, Concert Halls.
** Rehearsal halls for Theatre/ Music/ Dance.
** Training Centres/ Schools for Theatre/ Music/ Dance.

Flexible Spaces, i.e., Studio Theatres, etc.:
** Non-proscenium rehearsal-cum-performance spaces, referred to as Studio Theatre or Experimental Theatre, that are characterized by the following special features:
** A small theatre, with all the essential equipment for the performance of live music, dance or theatre or combination of these arts;
** An unconventional space that cannot qualify as an auditorium in the traditional sense; therefore, the stage or performance area is not normally placed within a proscenium arch nor raised too high or separated from the audience by a clearly demarcated division.
** A seating arrangement for spectators that is totally flexible and can be moved fluidly from one part of the space to another depending on the artistic aim of a particular performance; therefore, the seats/chairs must not be fixed in position.
** A capacity that usually does not go over 100 to 200; therefore, such a space is often called a “little theatre” or “intimate theatre”, because it allows for close-up and intimate viewing by spectators.
** One or two adjoining greenroom(s) / dressing room(s) /makeup room(s) with toilet(s) for the performers, and a storage area; therefore, the entire unit, though minimal, functions as a theatre in every sense.

A project proposal to create an auditorium, a studio theatre or other cultural space(s) may include an appropriate combination of any of the following components:
** New construction or purchase of a built-up space.
** Renovation/ upgradation/ modernization/ extension/ alteration of an existing building/ space/ facility.
** Remodeling of the interiors of an existing built-up space/cultural centre.

** Provision of facilities like electricals, air conditioning, acoustics, light and sound systems and other items of equipment, such as musical instruments, costumes, audio/ video equipment, furniture and stage material that may be required for a studio theatre, auditorium, rehearsal hall, classroom etc.

Application Procedure :

** National School of Drama (NSD) under the Ministry of Culture will notify the Scheme annually through NSD’s/Ministry’s websites: nsd.gov.in/indiaculture.nic.in .
** A brief advertisement to publicize the scheme will be brought out at least once a year by Ministry of Culture..

** Applications in the prescribed proforma would have to be submitted to “The Director, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Plot No.1, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi – 110 001 [Any deficiency in the Application Form(s) intimated by the National School of Drama to the applicant organisation(s), may be furnished directly to NSD itself].
** All documents mentioned under Clause 7 below must accompany the application. Applications received without any of these mandatory documents will not be taken up for consideration and returned to the sender.

Documents to be attached :
The application should be accompanied by the following documents:
Project Report/Proposal which will include–
** Organization’s profile containing a description of the organization, its strengths, achievements and year-wise details of its activities over the last 3 years.
** Description of the project/proposal including its rationale/ justification.
** Summary of the cost estimates (building/ equipments/ facilities).
** Sources of finance/funds.
** Time schedule for completion of project, and
** Post completion- how the organization will manage the operation & maintenance of the facility created through the project and meet the recurring maintenance/ operational costs.

** Copy of the Certificate of Registration under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or other relevant Acts.
** Copy of the Memorandum of Association (or Trust Deed) of the organization including Rules & Regulations, if any.
** List of present members of the Board of Management/ Office Bearers/Trustees with name & address of each member.
** Copies of Annual Accounts for the last 3 financial years (duly certified / audited by a Chartered Accountant or Government Auditor).

Copy of the title deed (registered conveyance deed, gift deed, lease deed, etc.), showing
** Ownership of the land/building for the project in the name of the applicant organization and confirming that the property can be used for commercial, institutional or educational purpose. In the case of a proposal to purchase built up space, copy of Allotment letter/Agreement to Sale be submitted.
** Cost of land/building. In case the cost of land/ building is not indicated in the title deed, relevant documents in support of cost be submitted.

** Copy of Building / Development Plans duly approved by the appropriate civic body/ local authority (Municipality, Panchayat, Development Authority, Improvement Trust etc.).In case of proposal to purchase built up space, copy of the layout plan and completion certificate duly approved/issued by competent civic body/local authority to be submitted.

Cost estimates (Building/ Equipments), duly approved by a registered Architect who will also certify that:
** The quantities are in conformity with the structural requirements of the project.
** The rates are in conformity with the prevailing market rates, and The cost estimates are reasonable.

** Documentary evidence in support of the claim that the organization has secured or made arrangements to secure its matching share e.g. a bank statement, certificate of expenditure already incurred on the project (with break-up, duly certified by Chartered Accountant), loan sanction letter, letter of the State Government / Union Territory Administration/ Local Body etc. sanctioning funds for the project.

** Resolution (in the prescribed format) of the Board of Management/ Executive Board/ Governing Body of the organization authorizing a person to sign the application for grant, bond etc. on behalf of the organization.
** A Bond (in the prescribed format) for the assistance sought, on a stamp paper of prescribed denomination.
** A Bank Authorization letter (in the prescribed format) showing ECS details of the Bank Account of the organization