The Financial Assistance for Promotion and Strengthening of Regional and Local Museums is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India to support regional and local museums across the country. This scheme aims to improve museum infrastructure, enhance collections, and promote cultural heritage preservation.
Objectives of the Scheme
- Development of Museums – To provide financial support for improving infrastructure, conservation, and display techniques in museums.
- Capacity Building – To enhance the skills of museum professionals through training and workshops.
- Preservation of Heritage – To ensure proper documentation, digitization, and conservation of historical artifacts.
- Public Engagement – To make museums more interactive and engaging for visitors through modern technology.
Eligibility Criteria
- Museums run by State Governments, Autonomous bodies, and NGOs are eligible.
- The museum should be at least 5 years old and regularly open to the public.
- It must have a minimum of 1,000 cataloged artifacts.
Financial Assistance Offered
- Up to ₹15 crores for regional museums.
- Up to ₹10 crores for local museums.
- The funds can be used for construction, renovation, digitization, research, and exhibition enhancements.
FAQs
What is the Financial Assistance for Promotion and Strengthening of Regional and Local Museums scheme?
It is a scheme by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India to provide financial support to regional and local museums for their development, modernization, and strengthening.
What is the objective of this scheme?
- Improve the infrastructure of regional and local museums.
- Support digitization, conservation, and display of artifacts.
- Enhance visitor experience with modern technology.
- Promote skill development among museum professionals.