Provide renewed support to Goa's Utsavi Rangbhumi tradition
Bharatiya Janata Party · Goa Legislative Assembly Election 2022
Last updated 23 Jun 2026
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The stated commitment has been substantively delivered, supported by evidence.
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Original manifesto wording
“We will endeavour to provide renewed impetus for the growth of the Rangbhumi culture of Goa by promoting Utsavi Rangbhumi.”
Our Assessment
Fulfilled. The Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi originally predates the election and is therefore treated as baseline rather than new delivery. Post-election action nevertheless demonstrates the promised renewed impetus. During 2024-25, the Directorate provided Rs 7.69 lakh to 32 theatre groups for prose and musical productions in rural and festival settings. The Performance Budget provided Rs 20 lakh for 2025-26. In May 2025, the Government formally extended the scheme until March 31, 2028. Continued financial support to multiple groups, a dedicated budget provision and multi-year statutory extension substantively promote the growth and continuation of Utsavi Rangbhumi. The manifesto prescribed no higher grant rate or numerical beneficiary target. Status fulfilled.
Sources & Evidence
Government of Goa Official Gazette - Extension of the Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi
Directorate of Art and Culture Goa - Performance Budget 2025-26, research fellowships and assistance to authors and publishers
BJP Goa Assembly Election 2022 manifesto
Promise Timeline
The Directorate recorded assistance of Rs 7.69 lakh to 32 Utsavi Rangbhumi theatre groups during 2024-25 and provided Rs 20 lakh for 2025-26.
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