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Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state :- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to ensure timely updating the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, particularly for the documentation, preservation and promotion of marginalised, tribal and lesser-known cultural traditions from the country especially Odisha, including those of the Kandhamal Lok Sabha Constituency; 08.12.2025 356 (b) the details of the initiatives launched and grants sanctioned along with progress made under various Government initiatives such as the Guru– Shishya Parampara Scheme, the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) nomination processes and youth-oriented programmes of the Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) and their effectiveness in preserving endangered arts; (c) the details of the regional cultural bodies, cultural practitioners, organisations and stakeholders from the country especially Odisha have been involved or supported under these schemes and the manner in which activities of said programmes/initiatives be digitally documented and shared nationally and globally; (d) the list of Indian cultural practices recognised as intangible cultural heritage so far, especially from Uttar Pradesh; and (e) the present status of the development of Boudh under the Buddhist Circuit, including details of conservation works, tourism enhancement initiatives and any proposals under consideration for national or UNESCO-related recognition of Buddhist heritage sites in the district/State? THE MINISTER OF CULTURE; AND MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT): (a): Yes Sir, Ministry of Culture through Sangeet Natak Akademi has been taking steps to ensure timely updation of National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) List that covers documentation, preservation of ICH element across the country. 08.12.2025 357 (b): Ministry of Culture implements several schemes throughout the country to preserve and promote rich cultural and heritage of India. Guru–Shishya Parampara scheme provide financial support for all genres of performing arts activities like dramatic groups, theatre groups, music ensembles, children theatre etc. and imparting training of artists by their respective Guru on regular basis in line with Guru–Shishya Parampara. The Ministry of Culture has established seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) to preserve and promote India's folk arts and culture across the country. These centers, with headquarters in Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur, and Thanjavur, work to protect, disseminate, and develop regional cultural diversity, involve youth, and document vanishing art forms. As per UNESCO regulation one nomination is submitted in every two year cycle for including in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. For 2025-26 cycle, Deepawali has been nominated for including in ICH list. Chhath Mahaparv has been nominated for the cycle 2026-27. (c): There are 43 organizations under Ministry of Culture for promotion of cultural activities across the country. The details are given in the enclosed Statement - I. The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) organizes various cultural programmes and initiatives, such as the "Guru Shishya Parampara" scheme, which includes traditional art forms from Odisha like Gotipua Dance and Paika akhada. (d): India currently has 15 elements inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity including Kumbh Mela from 08.12.2025 358 Uttar Pradesh in the year 2017. Chhatth Mahaparv has been nominated for the ICH List for the Year 2026-27. The details of these elements are placed at Statement -II. (e): Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes extends financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations for development of Buddhist Tourism. The ‘Buddhist Circuit’ has been identified as one of the thematic circuits for development under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture undertakes conservation and preservation of various monuments including protected Buddhist Sites, under the Annual Conservation program. Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India are included in UNESCO representative list of ICH. STATEMENT-I List of Attached / Subordinate Offices & Autonomous Organizations Under the Ministry Of Culture S. No Organization S. No Organization 1. Archaeological Survey of India 23. Lalit Kala AKademi 2. National Archives of India 24. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies 3. National Gallery of Modern Arts 25. National Council of Science Museums 4. National Museum 26. Prime Ministers Museum & Library, 5. National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property 27. National School of Drama 6. Central Reference Library 28. Indian Institute of Heritage 7. National Library, Belvedere 29. Nav Nalanda Mahavihara 8. Anthropological Survey of India 30. Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library 08.12.2025 359 STATEMENT – II Indian ICH heritage inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the ICH of Humanity S. No. ICH Heritage Year of Inscription State/ Union Territory 1. Tradition of Vedic chanting 2008 All states 2. Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana 2008 All states 3. Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre 2008 Kerela 4. Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India 2009 Uttarakhand 5. Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala 2010 Kerela Foundation 9. National Monument Authority 31. Rampur Raza Library 10. Allahabad Museum 32. Sangeet Natak Akademi 11. Asiatic Society 33. Sahitya Akademi 12. Centre for Cultural Resources & Training, 34. Salar Jung Museum 13. Central Instt. Of Buddhist Studies 35. Victoria Memorial Hall 14. Central University Of Higher Tibetan Studies 36. National Culture Fund 15. Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies 37. North Zone Cultural Centre, 16. Delhi Public Library 38. South Zone Cultural Centre, 17. Gandhi Smiriti & Darshan Samiti 39. South Central Zone Cultural Centre 18. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manava Sangrahalaya 40. North East Zone Cultural Centre 19. Indian Museum 41. West Zone Cultural Centre 20. Indira Gandhi National Centre For the Arts 42. Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre 21. Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library 43. North Central Zone Cultural Centre 22. Kalashetra Foundation 08.12.2025 360 6. Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan 2010 Rajasthan 7. Chhau dance 2010 Eastern India (West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha) 8. Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India 2012 UT of Ladakh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir 9. Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur 2013 Manipur 10. Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, India 2014 Punjab 11. Yoga 2016 All States 12. Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz 2016 All states 13. Kumbh Mela 2017 Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh 14. Durga Puja in Kolkata 2021 West Bengal 15. Garba of Gujarat 2023 Gujarat HAZARDS FROM HIGH-BEAM LIGHTS IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES 1193. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that the use of high-beam LED and floodlights in residential and commercial premises causes glare, light pollution, and health issues to humans and animals; 08.12.2025 361 (b) if so, whether any scientific studies have been conducted on the ecological and health hazards caused by high-intensity artificial lighting; (c) whether guidelines or regulations exist to control the brightness and direction of outdoor lighting in urban areas across the country; (d) whether the Bureau of Energy Efficiency or the Central Pollution Control Board has proposed any standards or penalties for non-compliance; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor and the timeframe by which the Government intends to notify specific rules to prevent light pollution and safeguard human and animal well-being? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH): (a) to (e): This does not come under the purview of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Central Pollution Control Board. However, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Indian Road Congress and Bureau of Indian Standards have prepared regulations, standards/codes in regard to outdoor lighting. The details are as below: (i) Motor Vehicle (Driving) Regulation, 2017 notified under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, provides for vehicle lighting which mandates that no driver shall use high beam inappropriately or for long duration or on well-lit roads. High beam shall be dipped in good time on the approach of an oncoming vehicle or when driving close behind another vehicle. 08.12.2025 362 (ii) The aspects of brightness, direction, and control of outdoor lighting installations are addressed in the Standards published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). IS 1944 – Code of Practice for Lighting of Public Thoroughfares, provides for requirements of illumination levels, uniformity, glare control and proper lighting direction for outdoor/public lighting. (iii) National Lighting Code (NLC) of India 2025 on ‘Outdoor Lighting’ published by BIS provides guidance on recommended lighting levels, Backlight, Uplight, Glare (BUG) rating of luminaires, permissible upward light ratio, glare limitation measures, shielding requirements, and responsible lighting practices to minimize light pollution. (iv) Highway safety code published by Indian Road Congress designed to help road users to traverse road safely. The code prescribes the following recommendation to reduce night accidents: a. Always dip your headlights when meeting other vehicles. A driver blinded by your high beam headlights may sidewipe your car. b. Depress your headlights when following another vehicle. The glare caused by your lights shining in his rear view mirror can reduce his vision and cause an accident. c. When overtaking, keep your lights on low beam. If on-coming vehicles are still on high beam, blink your lights up and down as a signal. If he does not lower his lights in time, do not retaliate. 08.12.2025 363 TAXATION OF CRYPTO-CURRENCY IN THE COUNTRY 1194. SHRI PUTTA MAHESH KUMAR:

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