Art, Culture and Language Department
Government of NCT of Delhi

Talent Hunt Scheme 

As a transformative initiative to tap into the immense creative potential of Delhi’s young residents, Hon’ble Chief Minister Delhi announced to launch a “Talent Hunt Scheme” through the Art, Culture, and Languages Department of Delhi, whose main objective will be to identify the hidden natural and untapped talents, provide them platform, encourage creativity, promote equity, inclusiveness from poor and marginalised sections of society, take pride in folk traditions and cultural heritage and recognise & empower such artists. 

Further, the scheme will target artists of Delhi which will include students, young professionals and self-taught artists in various art forms like singing, music, dance and visual arts and performing arts

Library Facilities in the areas of weaker section in all Assembly Constituencies (provided by NGOs)- State Scheme

Library Facilities in all Assembly constituencies in the areas of weaker sections of the society are provided through NGOs.

Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat

To Celebrate the Unity in Diversity of our Nation, to promote the spirit of national integration, to showcase the rich heritage, culture, customs & traditions to establish long- term engagement  between states by sharing best practices and experiences.

Mukhyamantri Art & Culture Promotion Scheme

To Expand the cultural activities to the every corner of Delhi and to improve the community participation in restoration and up keep of lesser known monument.

Street Theatre & Performing Arts

The Scheme is to encourage, promote and mentor young talent and to bring forth social issues among communities and public. The fellowship will support 100 groups (Consisting of 10 artists each). The street theatres are being organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad from time to time.

Campaign on the inspiring life of National Hero

This scheme is for organising culture activities on account of India@75. Skits in Schools and College societies. Stage play on the inspiring life of National's Hero's

Grant in Aid to Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University for Archival Research in Indian Language

To provide a grant to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University for Archival Research in Indian Language.

Festival of India

This scheme is for organizing culture activities on accounts of india@75. Mega festival including Music, Dance, Folk Contemporary & Classical art, Food and Art & Crafts. 

India@75 refers to the celebrations and initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to commemorate 75 years of India's independence in 2022. The celebrations aimed to showcase India's rich cultural heritage, achievements, and progress made since independence. The initiative included various events, programs, and schemes focused on promoting patriotism, national pride, and unity among citizens.

Art, Culture & Language Department organizes Academic as well as cultural activities like Music & Dance Programs, Seminars, Symposiums, Poet Meets, Plays and Publications etc. These activities are carried out through Sahitya Kala Parishad (SKP), various Language Academies and Dr. Goswami Girdhari Lal Shastri Prachya Vidhya Prathisthanam (Dr. G.G.L.S.P.V.P). 

Construction / Renovation of ACL Building                                             

Construction of Building for Shaitya Kala Parishad at Vikaspuri, Delhi is under process through DTTDC

Grant in Aid  to Cultural Institutions -  State Scheme

Grant-in-aid @ Rs. 6.00 lakh per annum is to be provided to Lal Bahadur Shashtri Sewa Niketan (NGO) for a library under this plan scheme 

Infrastructure Development

It will include expenditure on Buildings and Structures for the newly constituted Language Academies. It will include expenditure for the procurement of information, computer, telecommunication (ICT) equipment etc.

Financial Assistance to NGO for Poetry, literature, Art & Culture.

Objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the NGO’s for organizing Poetry festival, Literary Festival, International Art Festival and promotion of Art & Culture activities.

Yuva Mahotsav

Programmes for encouraging, promoting and mentoring young. The funds of the scheme shall also be utilized for cultural and any other special public events pertaining to art and culture promotion as decided by the Government from time to time including events that would be required to be carried out under various Twin City Agreements with other cities/ countries.

Hiring of 11 Programme Officers

The department intends to expand the Cultural Activity in every corner of the Delhi. For this purpose, high level committees are also to be constituted in all eleven districts in Delhi under the chairpersonship of concerned Dy. Commissioners. For assistance of these committees, the department intends to hire services of 11 Programme Officers. The scheme came into existence in the F.Y. 2018-19.

Delhi Kala Kendra

For construction of Delhi Kala Kendra in which all the Language academies under Art, Culture and Language Department will be shifted under one roof which will be called as Delhi Kala Kendra.