36. Film Stars' Festival.-This Ministry arranged, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, a Film Stars Festival in New Delhi in November, 1965, in aid of the National Defence Fund.

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37. Individuals and institutions Engaged in Literary Activities.-For promoting the cultural and literary activities and to bring about emotional integration in the country, the Ministry gives financial assistance to institutions and individuals. The Indian Academy of Philosophy, Institute of Traditional Cultures, and Dairatul-Maarif-il-Osmania etc. received substantial grants.

38. Financial Assistance to Eminent Writers, Artists etc. in Indigent Circumstances.-The scheme was first introduced during 1953-54 and thereafter revised in April, 1961. Under the scheme the State Government and the Central Government share the expenditure in proportion of 1 : 2. During the year about 200 fresh grants have been awarded to writers, artists, etc. on the recommendation of the State Governments.

39. Grant-in-Aid to Individual Research Workers.-For undertaking research in social sciences and cultural subjects (subjects not falling under science and technology), a scheme is initiated since 1962-63 to give grants to individual research workers. Every year 3 to 4 research workers are selected under the scheme.

D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

                                          

                                           Provision for 1965-66
        Sl.  Name of the Scheme                                 Provision for
                                            Budget      Revised    1966-67
        
                                          

                                              Rs.         Rs.         Rs.
        
        1. Lalit Kala Akademi                    9,17,000  4,80,000  5,10,000
        
        2. Sangeet Natak Akademi                16,00,000 14,00,000 10,00,000
        
        3. Cultural Exchanges
          (a) lnter-State Exchange of Cul-
          tural Troupes                          2,30,000  2,00,000  1,90,000
        
          (b) Cultural Exchange of outstanding Arts.
          (c) Sponsoring of Cultural Troupes
         
        4. Grants to Cultural Societies/Organi-
           sations                                6,35,000  4,45,500 10,10,800
        
        5. Building Grants to Cultural Organi-
           sations                                4,00,000  2,00,000  2,00,000
        
        6. Assistance to Theatres etc.            1,13,000  1,13,000  1,00,000
        
        7. Open-Air Theatres                        85,000    85,000   Nil
        
        8. Financial Assistance to Eminent
           Writers etc. in indigent circum-
           stances.                               4,75,000  4,38,000  3,40,000
        
        9. Shankar's International Children's
           Competition                            1,25,000  1,25,000  1,25,000
        
        10. Individuals and Institutions engaged
            in Literary activities                1,50,000  1,00,000  3,38,000