National Presence Cultural Grant Statistics 2026: Funding by Year
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The Ministry of Culture authorised Rs 1,182.98 lakh to 28 organisations under its grant for cultural organisations with national presence in 2024-25, according to a Lok Sabha answer of February 2026. Ramakrishna Mission, West Bengal, alone received Rs 807 lakh of this. Six years of figures and the state split are below.
Financial Assistance To Cultural Organizations With National Presence: key numbers
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National presence grants by year
Organisations funded and amount released (authorised through the Central Nodal Agency from 2023-24), including the Ramakrishna Mission. 2025-26 is up to 4 February 2026.
| Financial year | Organisations | Amount (Rs lakh) | Of which Ramakrishna Mission (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 6 | 930.46 | 722.96 |
| 2021-22 | 6 | 758.24 | 728 |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 1,160.4 | 738.56 |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 1,216.5 | 766.50 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | 1,182.98 | 807.00 |
| 2025-26 (to 4 Feb) | 6 | 470.76 | 403.5 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 4 February 2026
Grants by state, other than Ramakrishna Mission (2024-25)
Amount authorised and organisations funded in each state or UT in 2024-25, leaving out the separate Ramakrishna Mission grant.
| State/UT | Amount (Rs lakh) | Organisations |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 103.75 | 8 |
| Odisha | 37.50 | 2 |
| Kerala | 32.50 | 2 |
| West Bengal | 31.25 | 3 |
| Rajasthan | 27.50 | 2 |
| Haryana | 26.25 | 1 |
| Assam | 22.50 | 2 |
| Chandigarh | 22.50 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 18.75 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 15.00 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 15.00 | 1 |
| Manipur | 11.25 | 1 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 31 March 2025
How a national presence grant is given
What the numbers show
This is a small scheme by number of grantees, and one organisation dominates it. A Lok Sabha answer of 9 February 2026 shows 28 organisations funded in 2024-25 with Rs 1,182.98 lakh. Of that, the Ramakrishna Mission, West Bengal, received Rs 807 lakh.
The trend over the years
The number of organisations rose from 6 in 2020-21 and 2021-22 to 15 in 2022-23, 22 in 2023-24 and 28 in 2024-25. The total amount moved less, between Rs 758.24 lakh and Rs 1,216.5 lakh a year, because the Ramakrishna Mission grant is large and steady: Rs 722.96 lakh in 2020-21, rising each year to Rs 807 lakh in 2024-25. In 2025-26, up to 4 February 2026, six organisations had been authorised Rs 470.76 lakh, including Rs 403.5 lakh for the Ramakrishna Mission.
State differences
Leaving out the Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi is the main base for grantees, with 8 organisations and Rs 103.75 lakh in 2024-25. Most other states had one or two funded organisations, with grants mostly between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 38 lakh.
What the figures do not tell you
The answer does not name the organisations other than the Ramakrishna Mission, and does not show how many applied. Because one grant is so large, the total amount says little about how many groups the scheme reaches. The 2025-26 figures are for part of the year only.
Where to check
These figures come from the Ministry of Culture's answers to Parliament questions. Scheme guidelines are on the ministry's grants portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many organisations get the national presence grant?
28 organisations were funded in 2024-25, the highest in six years, according to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1594 answered on 9 February 2026. Only 6 had been funded in 2025-26 up to 4 February 2026.
How much money is given under this grant?
Rs 1,182.98 lakh was authorised in 2024-25 and Rs 1,216.5 lakh in 2023-24. Up to 4 February 2026, Rs 470.76 lakh had been authorised for 2025-26.
Why is the Ramakrishna Mission listed separately?
The answer lists the Ramakrishna Mission, West Bengal, as its own row. It received Rs 807 lakh in 2024-25, which is most of the total for that year.
Which state has the most funded organisations?
Leaving out the Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi had the most in 2024-25: 8 organisations with Rs 103.75 lakh.
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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)