The need for this report was necessitated by the absence of a critical engagement with, and analysis of, government policies and programmes for support to arts and culture. As in other sectors, the pandemic has adversely impacted art and culture, but only more severely. Many art forms and practices are on the verge of extinction or decay as they have been languishing over decades for want of resources. Most consequentially, social security of the many dependent for livelihoods in this sector has been perennially ignored. This begs for introspection \u2013 if welfare schemes discuss and provide financial security for the poor across other sectors, then why is this not the case for the arts? Allocations for MoC as a proportion of GoI budget have remained marginal for the last decade, averaging at 0.11%. For the last five years though, they have shown a declining trend falling to a minuscule 0.07% in FY22 \u2013 the lowest in the last 10 years. Allocations in 2021-22 stand at \u20b92,688 crore, \u20b9461 crore less than last year. This 15% reduction comes on top of 30% mid-year downward revision of culture budget for last year. In the light of declining public funds for the sector, Sahapedia hopes that this study will initiate a much-needed conversation on government support to the art and culture sector. It also invites policy makers and other stakeholders to critically analyse policies affecting the sector. And reinvigorating public and private participation in preserving and conserving India\u2019s rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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