ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): The National History and Literary Heritage Division has earmarked Rs 125.926 million for the up-gradation and development of various cultural institutes working for adequate projection of art and culture in the country, under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2021-22.
According to the budget document issued here on Friday, the Federal Government has allocated Rs 55.904 million for the three on-going schemes and Rs 70.022 million for the new schemes of the division.
Among the ongoing schemes, Rs 20.874 million is specified for the mapping of historical and religious sites in Pakistan, Rs 25.030 million for the preservation, restoration and presentation of Rawat Fort Islamabad, and Rs 10.000 million for the upgradation of film projection, light and sound system installation at PNCA Auditorium.
Among new schemes, Rs 19.087 were allocated for building and upgradation of national library of Pakistan and Rs 40.935 million for establishment of National language processing laboratory (NLPD).
PC II for master plan for upgradation of national museum of Pakistan Karachi, an amount of allocation of Rs. 10.000 million has been allocated for the financial year 2021-22.