National Culture Fund

• During the last five FYs (2018-19 to 2022-23) NCF has received Rs.3.70 crore from Non-Government Sources.

ABOUT NATIONAL CULTURE FUND (NCF)

• National Culture Fund (NCF) was set up as a Trust in 1996 under the Charitable Endowment Act, 1890.
• It aims to mobilize extra resources through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) towards promoting, protecting & preserving India’s Cultural Heritage (Tangible & Intangible).
• NCF is managed by a Council and an Executive Committee.
  • The Council is chaired by the Minister of Culture and has members representing the corporate and public sector, private foundations and non-profit organizations.
  • The Executive Committee is chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Culture.
• Donations to the National Culture Fund will be eligible for tax benefit under Income Tax Act.