The AAP dispensation has empowered legislators to hold cultural events in their constituencies with government funds, a move aimed at providing more residents access to performances of artistes, an official said. Such events traditionally centred around Lutyens Delhi such as Mandi House area which houses several auditoriums.
According to decisions taken at a recent meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, an MLA wanting to hold a cultural event will have to submit a proposal to the academy secretary concerned who will prepare an estimate and hand it over to him or her. An official said Rs 25 lakh each has been set aside for all 70 constituencies for holding cultural programmes annually.