RFD Report of Department of Art & Culture For 2014-2015  
Section 1 : Vision Mission and Function
 
Vision

Preservation and promotion of Art & Culture and Heritage of Mizoram
 
Mission

To preserve heritage of Mizoram by promoting and conserving its cultural treasures and promoting performing, visual, literary arts and disseminate knowledge and wisdom through libraries.
 
Functions
Sl.No. Functions
1 As the sole agency in development of Art & Culture, Mizoram, the Deptt. exercises the following functions :- 1. Cultural exchange programme 2. Conservation of Natural & Manmade Heritage 3. Museum 4. Archives 5. Library Services 6. Institute of Music & Fine Arts 7. Tribal Research Institute 8. District Gazetteer 9. Statistics
Objectives
Sl.No. Objectives
1 Development of literature and cultural practices
2 Preservation & Development of traditional dances/songs & Modern music
3 To preserve historical artifacts for posterity
4 Preservation & Conservation of important monuments & heritage sites.
5 To promote awareness on cultural heritage of Mizoram
6 Provide books for public use
7 Rediscover tribal arts and practices
8 Collection and digitization of important records
* Effective redressal of citizens’ grievances
* Efficient Functioning of the RFD System
 
Section 2 : Inter se Priorities among Key Objectives, Success indicators and Targets
 
  Target/Criteria Value
Sl.No. Objective Weight Actions Success Indicator Unit Weight Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
  100% 90% 80% 70% 60%
1 Development of literature and cultural practices 13 [1.1] Provide FINANCIALassistance to authors for publishing their works [1.1.1] Needy authors have their books published from FUNDreceived from Mizoram Publication Board number 6.50 2 1.8 1.5 1.2 1
[1.2] Provide cultural dress, articles and musical instruments in subsidized rate [1.2.1] NGO's- YMA, MUP, MHIP, MCO etc received cultural items in subsidized rate number 3.25 500 400 300 200 100
[1.3] Provide FINANCIALassistance to NGO viz. MAL, INTACH etc as Grant in Aid [1.3.1] MAL, INTACH received FUNDS for development of Literature and preservation of Heritage sites rupee 3.25 200000 150000 100000 80000 5000
2 Preservation & Development of traditional dances/songs & Modern music 11 [2.1] Organizing 3 months certificate course training on cultural dances, folk songs/music & Modern music at Institute of Music and Fine Arts [2.1.1] Youths taking up training on traditional dances/folk song/music and modern music number 6.00 35 30 25 20 10
[2.2] Exposing cultural dances/songs at outside state by trained artistes/students etc. [2.2.1] Cultural dances performed at outside states number 5.00 16 12 9 7 5
3 To preserve historical artifacts for posterity 11 [3.1] Historical artifacts are displayed at museum for public to impart history of Mizoram [3.1.1] Number of Artifacts and antiquities preserved and displayed at museums number 6.00 500 450 400 350 320
[3.1.2] Number of museum visitor increased number 5.00 15000 13000 12000 10000 8000
4 Preservation & Conservation of important monuments & heritage sites. 11 [4.1] Declaring important monument/historical sites as State protected monument and providing FUNDS for restoration and preservation etc [4.1.1] Heritage sites declared protected monument under MAMAS&R Act-2001 and preserved number 7.00 20 15 10 7 5
[4.2] Exploring the State for hidden heritage sites and provide FUNDS for conservation. [4.2.1] New sites identified for protection and conservation and preserved number 4.00 20 15 10 5 2
5 To promote awareness on cultural heritage of Mizoram 11 [5.1] Conducting traditional festivals, exhibitions, seminars, symposia and competition pertaining to culture of Mizoram [5.1.1] Chapchar Kut, Festivals Seminar, exhibition and symposia etc organized number 11.00 20 19 15 10 5
6 Provide books for public use 11 [6.1] Providing books to government and NGO libraries for public [6.1.1] Book collection increased for public use number 11.00 45000 40000 30000 20000 10000
7 Rediscover tribal arts and practices 11 [7.1] Take up research work on tribal practices and publish for public [7.1.1] Number of Research work done and report published for the public number 9.00 2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4
[7.2] Publish District Gazetteer [7.2.1] District Gazetteer published number 2.00 500 400 300 200 50
8 Collection and digitization of important records 11 [8.1] Collection of important documents [8.1.1] Important documents are collected from government departments and private and are digitized for researchers and future references page 11.00 10000 8000 7000 5000 1000
* Efficient Functioning of the RFD System 5 Timely submission of Mid Term Achievement On-time submission Date 1.00 10/10/2014 11/10/2014 15/10/2014 25/10/2014 15/03/2014
Timely submission of Results for 2013-2014 On-time submission Date 2.00 01/05/2014 02/05/2014 05/05/2014 06/05/2014 07/05/2014
Timely submission of Draft RFD for 2014-2015 for approval. On-time submission Date 2.00 05/03/2014 06/03/2014 07/03/2014 10/03/2014 07/05/2014
* Effective redressal of citizens’ grievances 5 Timely disposal of citizens’ grievances lodged through FAKSELNA BOX Citizens’ grievances disposed off from FAKSELNA BOX within 30 days % 2.00 100 90 80 70 60
Timely disposal of citizens’ grievances lodged through www.mipuiaw.nic.in Citizens’ grievances disposed off through www.mipuiaw.nic.in within 30 days % 3.00 100 90 80 70 60
 
Section 3 : Trend Values of the Success Indicators
 
Sl.No. Objective Weight Actions Success Indicators Unit Actual Value for FY2012-2013 Actual Value for FY2013-2014 Target Value for FY2014-2015 Projected Values for FY 2015-2016 Projected Values for FY 2016-2017
1 Development of literature and cultural practices 13 [1.1] Provide FINANCIALassistance to authors for publishing their works [1.1.1] Needy authors have their books published from FUNDreceived from Mizoram Publication Board number 15 16 12 15 17
[1.2] Provide cultural dress, articles and musical instruments in subsidized rate [1.2.1] NGO's- YMA, MUP, MHIP, MCO etc received cultural items in subsidized rate number 600 823 400 600 800
[1.3] Provide FINANCIALassistance to NGO viz. MAL, INTACH etc as Grant in Aid [1.3.1] MAL, INTACH received FUNDS for development of Literature and preservation of Heritage sites rupee 500000 400000 150000 200000 300000
2 Preservation & Development of traditional dances/songs & Modern music 11 [2.1] Organizing 3 months certificate course training on cultural dances, folk songs/music & Modern music at Institute of Music and Fine Arts [2.1.1] Youths taking up training on traditional dances/folk song/music and modern music number 36 35 30 40 42
[2.2] Exposing cultural dances/songs at outside state by trained artistes/students etc. [2.2.1] Cultural dances performed at outside states number 15 14 12 20 22
3 To preserve historical artifacts for posterity 11 [3.1] Historical artifacts are displayed at museum for public to impart history of Mizoram [3.1.1] Number of Artifacts and antiquities preserved and displayed at museums number 430 430 450 480 500
[3.1.2] Number of museum visitor increased number 12000 12500 13000 14000 14500
4 Preservation & Conservation of important monuments & heritage sites. 11 [4.1] Declaring important monument/historical sites as State protected monument and providing FUNDSfor restoration and preservation etc [4.1.1] Heritage sites declared protected monument under MAMAS&R Act-2001 and preserved number 0 35 15 22 21
[4.2] Exploring the State for hidden heritage sites and provide FUNDSfor conservation. [4.2.1] New sites identified for protection and conservation and preserved number 14 15 15 18 20
5 To promote awareness on cultural heritage of Mizoram 11 [5.1] Conducting traditional festivals, exhibitions, seminars, symposia and competition pertaining to culture of Mizoram [5.1.1] Chapchar Kut, Festivals Seminar, exhibition and symposia etc organized number 17 19 19 21 22
6 Provide books for public use 11 [6.1] Providing books to government and NGO libraries for public [6.1.1] Book collection increased for public use number 4800 4773 40000 41000 42000
7 Rediscover tribal arts and practices 11 [7.1] Take up research work on tribal practices and publish for public [7.1.1] Number of Research work done and report published for the public number 100 200 1 2 3
[7.2] Publish District Gazetteer [7.2.1] District Gazetteer published number 0 0 400 500 600
8 Collection and digitization of important records 11 [8.1] Collection of important documents [8.1.1] Important documents are collected from government departments and private and are digitized for researchers and future references page 50 145 8000 8500 8700
* Efficient Functioning of the RFD System 5 Timely submission of Mid Term Achievement On-time submission Date 04/03/2014   11/10/2014    
Timely submission of Results for 2013-2014 On-time submission Date     02/05/2014    
Timely submission of Draft RFD for 2014-2015 for approval. On-time submission Date     06/03/2014    
* Effective redressal of citizens’ grievances 5 Timely disposal of citizens’ grievances lodged through FAKSELNA BOX Citizens’ grievances disposed off from FAKSELNA BOX within 30 days %     90    
Timely disposal of citizens’ grievances lodged through www.mipuiaw.nic.in Citizens’ grievances disposed off through www.mipuiaw.nic.in within 30 days %     90    
Section 4 : Acronyms
S.No Acronym Description
1 GIA Grant in Aid : It is a project undertaken by Art and Culture Department to provide low cost cultural/traditional articles to the public in subsidized rate, since these articles are quite expensive and are not afforded by common people. Application in prescribed form can be had from Directorate of Art and Culture Deptt. during office hour.
2 IMFA Institute of Music and Fine Arts : An institute set up by Art and Culture Deptt. department to propagate the art of traditional dances/songs and practices and modern music. 3 Months Training on the said subjects are conducted annually by the department. Application form and Prospectus can be had from Directorate of Art and Culture Deptt, during office hour and www.mizoculture.mizoram.gov.in
3 MPB Mizoram Publication Board : Art and Culture Department constituted this board to provide FINANCIAL assistance to needy authors/writers for publishing their books by giving 75% of printing charge. Application in prescribed form can be had from the department during office hour.
4 MPCC Multi Purpose Cultural Complex, Beraw tlang, Aizawl : A cultural complex comprising of Air conditioned Auditorium and 3 storeys dormitories is set up at Beraw tlang, Aizawl for organizing various functions such as - Exhibition, seminar, workshop, symposiums etc. The complex can be hired by paying tariffs fixed by the department.
5 RRRLF Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkota : To upgrade urban and rural libraries, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India provided FUNDSfor construction of library building and distribution of books to libraries through Raja Ram mohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkota to Art and Culture Deptt. FUNDS are distributed by the department to various urban and rural areas. Application in writing have to be submitted to Art and Culture Department for assistance.
6 TFC/FFC 13th/14th FINANCE Commission: Government of India provided FUNDS for preservation/conservation and renovation of cultural heritage sites within the state. Under this project funds are allocated for preservation/conservation/renovation and construction of approach road to various heritage sites. Anybody can submit proposal for the above said purpose in writing to Director, Art and Culture Department for consideration.
 
Section 4 : Description and Definition of Success Indicators and Proposed Measurement Methodology
SlNo. Success indicator Description Definition Measurement General Comments
1 [1.1.1] Needy authors have their books published from FUND received from Mizoram Publication Board Funds are provided to needy author for publishing their work through Mizoram Publication Board Publication of books by MPB Number of authors assisted books of high quality are published and perused by public through this scheme
2 [1.2.1] NGO's- YMA, MUP, MHIP, MCO etc received cultural items in subsidized rate Cultural attire/articles etc are given to NGO in subsidized rate Providing of cultural articles to NGO in subsidized rate public can acquire expensive cultural articles in cheap rate Cultural attires/articles were purchased from local handloom and were distributed to public in subsidized rate.
3 [1.3.1] MAL, INTACH received funds for development of Literature and preservation of Heritage sites NGO working on heritage preservation and development of literature ar given FINANCIAL assistance Grant in Aid to NGO Development of literature increased and people are aware on the importance of heritage Preservation and development of tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the state are implemented with NGOs
4 [2.1.1] Youths taking up training on traditional dances/folk song/music and modern music Youths are given taining on cultural dances/songs and Modern Music Training to youths on cultural practices and contemporary musics No. of trained youths increased Trained youths expose the cultural heritage of Mizoram to outside state.
5 [2.2.1] Cultural dances performed at outside states Trained artistes are sent out to other states to perform cultural dances and songs Exposure of Cultural heriatge No of exposure increased Fraternity of the nation is achieved through inter-state cultural programmes
6 [3.1.1] Number of Artifacts and antiquities preserved and displayed at museums Artifacts of historical iportance are displaed for public displaying of historical artifacts no. of museum visitors increased Students and scholars acquire knowledge of culture of Mizoram
7 [4.1.1] Heritage sites declared protected monument under MAMAS&R Act-2001 and preserved Heritage sites are declared protected monument under MAMASR Act-2001 Declaration of State Protected Monument No of protected monuments inctreased Information regarding historical sites are collected from public. Monuments are explored and legally protected for posterity
8 [5.1.1] Chapchar Kut, Festivals Seminar, exhibition and symposia etc organized Festival/seminar/workshop pertaining to culture are organized organizing cultural festivals/programmes etc No of people aware on importance of heritage increased Organizing such events revive the cultural spirit upon the mass
9 [6.1.1] Book collection increased for public use Books are provided to the public through urban and rural libraries providing of books to public No. of intellectuals increased in rural and urban areas Public acquire knowledge through libraries
10 [7.1.1] Number of Research work done and report published for the public Research works on tribal culture are taken up Research work on Tribal culture No. of research paper/report increased for scholar/public Scholars highly utilized these research reports
11 [8.1.1] Important documents are collected from government departments and private and are digitized for researchers and future references Important old records are collected for researchers and future reference Collection and digitization of Records No. of important records increase for public Researchers and scholars highly utilized these collected records
 
 
 
Section 5 : Specific Performance Requirements from other Departments
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State Government Mizoram Departments All Departments
[8.1.1] Important documents are collected from government departments and private and are digitized for researchers and future references
To digitized important public records for future reference To preserve important public record Depending on the record they possess No digitization of record from this department
Department of Land Revenue and Settlement
[4.1.1] Heritage sites declared protected monument under MAMAS&amp;R Act-2001 and preserved
NOC for land NOC and land pass have to be issued by the department one certificate per one site Infringement on land may occur
Department of Environment & Forests
[4.1.1] Heritage sites declared protected monument under MAMAS&amp;R Act-2001 and preserved
Clearance certificate Clearance certificate has to be obtained for excavating protected monument sites one certificate per site Excavation cannot be conducted
 
Section 6 : Outcome / Impact of activities of department ministry
S.No OutCome/Impact of Department/Ministry Jointly responsible for influencing this outcome / impact with the following department (s) / ministry(ies) SuccessIndicator Unit 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
1 Training, Seminar, Workshop, Exhibition etc regarding awareness on cultural heritage organized by the department increased rate of awareness among the people of the state Information & Public Relation Department, Department of School Education, Tourism Department, Social Welfare Department. no of people aware in cultural heritage is increased number 17 19 20 21 22
2 Actions taken up by the department influenced the people of the state to cherish and preserve heritage sites of the State. Environment & Forest Dept., Land Revenue & settlement Department, Deputy Commissioner of concerned District. Number of explored & protected monument increased. number 0 35 40 45 50
3 Research work, collection and reprinting of rare books initiated by the department are made available to scholars and researchers Eminent scholars, historians, Department of School Education and Universities. Number of research work and reprinting of important books are increased for public number 100 200 800 850 900
4 Collection of important rare documents of both private and public are invaluable for writers, scholars and researchers. All departments and some private collectors Number of important private & public records increased for public number 50 145 8000 8500 8700
5 Antiquities are exibited in museum Indian Museum, Museum of all States and Private collectors. Number of visitors increased number 14944 33321 35000 36000 36500
6 Increasing of visitors in libraries Art & Culture Department Increase in number of visitors number 33866 34221 35000 36000 36500
7 Providing opportunity to youths through Inter-State Cultural Programme outside the State promotes fraternity and unity of the country through culture. North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India Number of youths participate in Inter-State cultural Programmes is increased. number 15 14 16 20 22