Sarkari Yojana
Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)
About Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC)
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, runs “Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC),” a revised version of the earlier “Tagore Cultural Complexes” scheme, now folded into the “Scheme of Financial Assistance for Creation of Cultural Infrastructure” so it can continue beyond the 12th Five-Year Plan. The scheme fosters and coordinates cultural activities across States and Union Territories in music, drama, dance, literature, and fine arts, promoting cultural unity nationwide and giving especially the younger generation avenues for creative expression and learning. Cultural complexes built under the scheme serve as centres of excellence across art forms, equipped for stage performances, exhibitions, seminars, literary events, and film screenings — going beyond the original Tagore Auditorium concept to foster multi-dimensional creativity and cultural expression.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Culture
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The organization must have been registered, for at…
The organization must have been registered, for at least three years, as a society under the Registration of Societies Act (XXI of 1860) or a similar Act, or as a Trust or Not-for-Profit Company.
Its charter must be chiefly devoted to preserving,…
Its charter must be chiefly devoted to preserving, propagating, and promoting Indian arts and culture.
It must have a predominantly cultural profile, actively…
It must have a predominantly cultural profile, actively working in dance, drama, theatre, music, fine arts, Indology, or literature for at least three years.
It must be well established and recognized for…
It must be well established and recognized for meaningful work in its field.
It must have earned a local, regional, or…
It must have earned a local, regional, or national identity and standing.
It must be capable of effectively setting up…
It must be capable of effectively setting up and running the project.
It must be able to contribute a matching…
It must be able to contribute a matching share of 40% of the project cost (for projects outside the North Eastern Region) or 10% (for North Eastern Region projects).
It must be able to meet the project's…
It must be able to meet the project's recurring costs.
It must have been inspected and recommended by…
It must have been inspected and recommended by a suitable Central Government agency or the concerned State Government/UT Administration.
Benefits Provided
Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Nature and Extent of Financial Assistance
Assistance under this scheme component is normally capped…
Assistance under this scheme component is normally capped at ₹15 crore per project. In extremely rare cases of outstanding merit and relevance, it may reach ₹50 crore, but any Central assistance above ₹15 crore then goes through the standard appraisal/approval process laid down for new Plan schemes.
Central financial assistance is capped at 60% of…
Central financial assistance is capped at 60% of the total approved project cost (subject to the ceiling in para 5.1 above), except for North Eastern Region (NER) projects. The remaining 40% must be borne by the recipient State Govt./UT Admin./NGO or concerned organization; land cost is excluded from the matching share, and the concerned State Government provides developed land with an approach road free of cost, unless the organization already owns land.
For North Eastern Region (NER) projects — Arunachal…
For North Eastern Region (NER) projects — Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura — Central financial assistance can reach 90% of the total approved project cost, subject to the same ceiling in para 5.1. The remaining 10% is borne by the recipient State Govt./NGO or concerned organization; land cost is excluded from the matching share, and the State Government supplies developed land with an approach road free of cost, unless the organization owns the land.
All recurring expenditure is met by the State…
All recurring expenditure is met by the State Government/UT Admin. or concerned organization.
0.5% of the project cost may be released…
0.5% of the project cost may be released for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR), on the recommendation of the Sub-Committee and the National Appraisal Committee (NAC).
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Project Details
Project proposal with a feasibility report
Project proposal with a feasibility report.
Building plan (existing/proposed)
Building plan (existing/proposed).
Cost estimate (building, equipment, etc.)
Cost estimate (building, equipment, etc.).
Source of matching-share funds
Source of matching-share funds.
Project completion timeline
Project completion timeline.
Post-completion maintenance & operation plan
Post-completion maintenance & operation plan. For Government Departments / Agencies
Proof that the land is in the organization's…
Proof that the land is in the organization's name.
Layout & infrastructure details (for upgradation projects)
Layout & infrastructure details (for upgradation projects).
A letter confirming matching funds
A letter confirming matching funds.
Name of the Project Executing Agency (PFMS registered)
Name of the Project Executing Agency (PFMS registered).
Bank authorization letter (ECS details of the executing…
Bank authorization letter (ECS details of the executing agency). For Not-for-Profit Organizations (NGOs)
Registration certificate/Trust deed
Registration certificate/Trust deed.
Memorandum/Rules & Regulations
Memorandum/Rules & Regulations.
List of board members with addresses
List of board members with addresses.
Organization profile (last 3 years' work)
Organization profile (last 3 years' work).
Audited accounts (last 3 years)
Audited accounts (last 3 years).
Income tax assessments (last 3 years)
Income tax assessments (last 3 years).
PAN card and 12A/80G (if available)
PAN card and 12A/80G (if available).
Property ownership documents
Property ownership documents. If upgrading an existing building:
Layout plan and details of current facilities
Layout plan and details of current facilities.
Proof of matching funds (bank statement/loan/government support)
Proof of matching funds (bank statement/loan/government support).
Board resolution (authorized signatory)
Board resolution (authorized signatory).
Bond on stamp paper
Bond on stamp paper.
NGO Darpan ID
NGO Darpan ID.
Bank authorization letter (ECS details)
Bank authorization letter (ECS details).
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Financial Assistance for Tagore Cultural Complexes (TCC) through the offline application process outlined below.
Download and complete the prescribed application proforma and…
Download and complete the prescribed application proforma and related forms from the Ministry of Culture's website.
Submit the completed application, in the prescribed format,…
Submit the completed application, in the prescribed format, with all documents required under Para 8, to the Under Secretary, P.Arts-II Section, New Delhi. Note: 1. Incomplete applications will not be entertained and will be rejected — the application must be complete in every respect. 2. Applications lacking any mandatory document will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant organization.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.