Buddhist and Tibetan Culture Grant Statistics 2026: Funding by Year and State
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The Ministry of Culture authorised Rs 2,223.87 lakh to 385 organisations under its scheme for Buddhist and Tibetan culture and art in 2024-25, according to a Lok Sabha answer of February 2026. Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh received the most. Year-wise and state-wise tables are below.
Financial Assistance For Development Of Buddhist/Tibetan Arts And Culture: key numbers
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Buddhist and Tibetan culture grants by year
Organisations funded and amount released (authorised through the Central Nodal Agency from 2023-24), all India. 2025-26 is up to 4 February 2026.
| Financial year | Organisations | Amount (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 276 | 1,607.9 |
| 2021-22 | 366 | 2,251.1 |
| 2022-23 | 401 | 2,601 |
| 2023-24 | 330 | 1,557.36 |
| 2024-25 | 385 | 2,223.87 |
| 2025-26 (to 4 Feb) | 307 | 1,071.34 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 4 February 2026
Top 12 states by grant amount (2024-25)
Amount authorised and organisations funded in the 12 states and UTs that received the most under the scheme in 2024-25.
| State/UT | Amount (Rs lakh) | Organisations |
|---|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | 416.33 | 60 |
| Uttarakhand | 354.97 | 38 |
| Karnataka | 333.82 | 49 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 317.38 | 49 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 236.27 | 34 |
| Chandigarh | 120.16 | 15 |
| Tripura | 97.20 | 17 |
| West Bengal | 82.75 | 70 |
| Maharashtra | 57.45 | 14 |
| Delhi | 44.27 | 7 |
| Sikkim | 39.99 | 5 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 33.50 | 5 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 31 March 2025
How a Buddhist or Tibetan culture grant is given
What the numbers show
A Lok Sabha answer of 9 February 2026 gives six years of figures for the Ministry of Culture's scheme for the development of Buddhist and Tibetan culture and art. In 2024-25, 385 organisations were authorised Rs 2,223.87 lakh. In 2025-26, 307 organisations had received Rs 1,071.34 lakh by 4 February 2026.
The trend over the years
Funding rose from Rs 1,607.9 lakh for 276 organisations in 2020-21 to a high of Rs 2,601 lakh for 401 organisations in 2022-23. It fell to Rs 1,557.36 lakh in 2023-24, the first year grants were paid through the Central Nodal Agency module, and recovered to Rs 2,223.87 lakh in 2024-25.
State differences
The money follows the Himalayan and monastic belt, but not only that. In 2024-25 Arunachal Pradesh received the most (Rs 416.33 lakh), with Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh close behind. Karnataka is home to large Tibetan settlements and monasteries. West Bengal had 70 organisations funded but a small total of Rs 82.75 lakh, so grants there were small on average.
Ladakh swings the most from year to year: Rs 523.06 lakh in 2021-22, only Rs 26.94 lakh in 2024-25, then Rs 336.75 lakh by February 2026.
What the figures do not tell you
The answer does not split the money by purpose, such as monastic schools, manuscripts or performing arts. It does not show how many applications were turned down. Figures for 2025-26 cover only part of the year.
Where to check
The Ministry of Culture publishes year-wise and state-wise figures in answers to Parliament questions. Scheme guidelines and the application window are on the ministry's grants portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many organisations get the Buddhist and Tibetan culture grant?
385 organisations were funded in 2024-25 and 307 in 2025-26 up to 4 February 2026, according to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1594 answered on 9 February 2026.
How much money does the scheme give out?
Rs 2,223.87 lakh was authorised in 2024-25. The highest amount in the last six years was Rs 2,601 lakh in 2022-23.
Which state gets the most?
Arunachal Pradesh received Rs 416.33 lakh for 60 organisations in 2024-25, followed by Uttarakhand (Rs 354.97 lakh) and Karnataka (Rs 333.82 lakh).
Why did Ladakh get so little in 2024-25?
Ladakh received Rs 26.94 lakh for 6 organisations in 2024-25, down from Rs 246.42 lakh in 2023-24. In 2025-26 it rose again to Rs 336.75 lakh for 110 organisations by 4 February 2026. The answer does not explain the change.
Can a monk or individual apply?
No. The figures count organisations. Grants go to registered voluntary Buddhist or Tibetan organisations and monasteries, not individuals.
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- sansad.in (sansad.in/getFile/loksabhaquestions/annex/187/AU1594_SGJmON.pdf?source=pqals)