A non-governmental organisation wants to set up a chain of open air th

A non-governmental organisation wants to set up a chain of open air theatres in 50 rural areas across the country. Which one of the following Ministries should it approach with the proposal?

[amp_mcq option1=”Ministry of Information and Broadcasting” option2=”Ministry of Culture” option3=”Ministry of Rural Development” option4=”Ministry of Home Affairs” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC SO-Steno – 2017

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The correct option is B) Ministry of Culture.

The core activity described – setting up open-air theatres for cultural purposes – falls under the purview of promoting arts, culture, and heritage. The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry for matters relating to art and culture in India, including support for cultural infrastructure and activities across the country, including rural areas.

While the activity is in rural areas (Ministry of Rural Development) or involves media (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting), the primary nature of setting up theatres is cultural, making the Ministry of Culture the most appropriate ministry to approach for such a proposal.

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