MINUTES OF 47th MEETING OF THE CFPGS - Minutes

Sep 18, 2026

Official minutes of the 47th meeting of the Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme (CFPGS) held from 20th to 22nd November 2025 at NCZCC, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The document records the agenda to consider proposals for financial assistance by the Expert Committee under CFPG Scheme, including the approved assistance rules and eligibility conditions. It summarizes committee findings on application counts, decisions on cases after 31.10.2025 or post-sanction, and final approvals, including a pre-release grant approval annexure listing organizations and recommended amounts.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages380

Reading Time15 h 58 min

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Background and Meeting Details

Scheme Framework and Assistance Limits

Expert Committee Review and Recommendations

Final Approval Conditions

Annexure A: Approved Organizations and Grant Details

F.No. 19-2/2025-S&F Ministry of Culture S&F Section **** Dated:26th March,2026 MINUTES OF 47th MEETING OF THE CULTURAL FUNCTION AND PRODUCTION GRANT SCHEME (CFPGS) HELD ON 20th to 22nd NOVEMBER, 2025 AT NCZCC, PRAYAGRAJ, UTTAR PRADESH. 1. A meeting of Cultural Function & Production Grant Scheme (CFPGS) was held during 20th to 22nd November, 2025 under the Chairmanship of Smt. Amita Prasad Sarbhai, Additional Secretary (P.Arts & ZCC Bureau) to consider the proposal for financial assistance by the Expert Committee. 2. Under CFPG Scheme, Financial Assistance is given to ‘Not for Profit’organisations, NGOs including Societies, Trusts, and Universities, for holding Conferences, Seminar, Workshops, Festivals, Exhibitions, Production of Dance, Drama-Theatre, Music and undertaking small research projects etc, on any art forms/important cultural matters relating to different aspects of Indian Culture. The quantum of assistance is restricted to 75% of the total project cost subject to maximum ofRs. 5.00 Lakhs per project as recommend by the Expert Committee. In exceptional circumstances Financial Assistance may be given up to Rs. 20.00 Lakhs with the approval of Hon'ble Minister of Culture. 3. The Expert Committee examined a total of 4547 applications in its meeting held during 20th to 22nd November, 2025 and after examining each and every proposal individually, has recommended 1110 proposals for financial assistance under the scheme. 3249 cases were not approved for grant and 188 proposals were found to be Incomplete. 4. Further, the Ministry has decided that only those cases in which events are to take place/have taken place after 31.10.2025 or after sanction are to be considered for approval of grant. Accordingly, 687 cases (Annexure-I) have been finally approved under the scheme. This has the approval of competent Authority in the Ministry. Annexure 'A' THE LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS APPROVED UNDER CFPG FORE RELEASE OF GRANT. The details of approved proposals are as under: - | S.No | Name of Organizations & Address | Subject of
proposed project | Time / Duration of the project | Amount Recommended by Experts (in lakhs) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Andhra Pradesh | | | | | 1 | Abhinaya Arts, D.No. 1-2-120/2, Prakasam Road, Tirupati-517501, Andhra Pradesh | Celebration Of 25th Anniversary | After Sanction | 4 | | 2 | Akshaya Cultural And Rural Development Society, Near SPVM Degree College, Shridi Sai Nagar, Gorantla-515231, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh | Production Of Play"Evam Indrajit" | After Sanction | 0.5 | | 3 | Bharatiya Samskruthika Kala Kendra, 16-52/3A, 07th Main, Behind VRC Saw Mills, Seetharampuram Post, Gajapathinagaram Mandal, Vijayangaram, Andhra Pradesh- 535270 | Bharatiya Samskruthi Kala Utsavam 2024 | After Sanction | 3 | | 4 | Green Field Rural Development Society, Somaghatta Village & Post, Chilamathur Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh-515601 | National Level Program On Sri Ayodhya Rama Pattabhishekam | After Sanction | 3 | | 5 | Nataraj Music & Dance Academy, Door No: 50-52-4, North Extension, Seethammadhara Guruvauyoor, Krishna Mandir Lane, Ne. Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam- 530013, Andhra Pradesh | Vysakhi Nrithyotsav All India Dance Festival | After Sanction | 3 | | 6 | Navarasa Theatre Arts Association, 22- 73-22/17, Seetharamaswamy Temple St. Near Govt. Victoria Hospital, Visakhapatanam-530001, Andhra Pradesh | Navarasa Children Theatre Festival (3 Days Festival) | After Sanction | 4 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 7 | Sri Sai Natyanjali Fine Arts Development Association, H. No:29/178-13B5, SBI Colony, Nandyal-518501, Andhra Pradesh | 9th National Level Nandi Dance Festival | After Sanction | 4 | | 8 | Swetha Mahila Mandali Welfare Sangam, Parakuvandlapalli- 515571,Tanakallu Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh | Bhakta Kavi Potana | After Sanction | 3 | | | | | | | | | Arunachal Pradesh | | | | | 9 | Tribal Welfare & Development Society, Near Weekly Ba

FAQs

When and where was the 47th CFPGS meeting held?

It was held on 20th to 22nd November, 2025 at NCZCC, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

What kinds of organizations are eligible for CFPG Scheme financial assistance?

Financial assistance is given to not-for-profit organizations, including NGOs (societies, trusts) and universities, for cultural activities such as conferences, seminars, workshops, festivals, exhibitions, performing arts production, and small research projects.

How were applications assessed and what were the key outcome numbers?

The Expert Committee examined 4547 applications and recommended 1110 proposals for financial assistance. 3249 cases were not approved, and 188 were found to be incomplete.

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