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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra to revamp 60 prison libraries
Pune: Maharashtra government on Sunday announced that 60 prison libraries across the state will each receive a new bookcase and book rack. The initiative, aimed at fostering a reading culture among inmates and supporting their rehabilitation, will be executed under the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation's (RRRLF) Matching Grant Scheme, in collaboration with the State Directorate of Libraries. Police-stand-guard-outside-the-high-security-Yerwada-Jail-where-Pakistan-born-Mohammed-Ajmal-Kasab-the-sole-surviving-gunman-of-the-2008-Mumbai-attacks-was-hanged-in-Pune-AFP The decision follows a proposal placed before the state library planning committee during its meeting on December 13, 2024, which explored ways to extend the benefits of RRRLF's schemes to libraries in Maharashtra. The furniture will be delivered to prison libraries in the coming weeks, said officials. 'Access to books can open a window to new perspectives, self-improvement, and a better future,' chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had said, adding that prison reforms must go hand-in-hand with opportunities for education and personal growth. The Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, headquartered in Kolkata, is a central government institution that supports the development of public libraries across India through grants, infrastructure support, and literacy programmes. Its grant scheme enables state governments to receive funds for library development projects, with the cost shared between the state and the foundation. State library authorities have urged other public and community libraries in Maharashtra to apply for such schemes to enhance facilities, promote reading culture, and make libraries vibrant community spaces.
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Fahmi: MyCreative allocates RM13 million to boost local creative arts industry
PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry, through MyCreative Ventures, has allocated RM13 million this year under the Music Industry Creative Content Fund and the Matching Grant Scheme to support Malaysia's creative arts industry players. Its minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, said applications for the Creative Content Fund are now open, offering three categories of funding, namely the Music Performance Fund, which closes on June 11, as well as the International Marketing and Promotion Fund, and the Domestic Marketing and Promotion Fund, which are open year-round. "To date, RM23 million from the Music Industry Creative Content Fund has been disbursed to 223 recipients, supporting them based on merit, feasibility, and the market potential of each project, with the aim of strengthening the country's music ecosystem." Fahmi, who is also government spokesman, said this at his weekly post-cabinet meeting media briefing. He said for the Matching Grant Scheme 2025, which also opened for applications today, MyCreative is offering one-to-one matching grants of up to RM250,000 for each successful proposal. Fahmi said, among the key requirements for the matching grant, is that projects must be owned by registered entities in Malaysia's creative industry and must fall under performing arts, visual arts, crafts, music, digital creative content, or interdisciplinary arts. "Applications from creative sectors beyond those directly supported by MyCreative will also be considered, provided they meet the programme's criteria and objectives," he added. Further information and application details for the fund and matching grant are available at
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MyCreative allocates RM13mil to boost creative arts industry
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Communications, through MyCreative Ventures (MyCreative), has allocated RM13 million this year under the Music Industry Creative Content Fund and the Matching Grant Scheme to support Malaysia's creative arts industry players. Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that the applications for the Creative Content Fund are now open, offering three categories of funding, namely the Music Performance Fund, which closes on June 11, as well as the International Marketing and Promotion Fund, and the Domestic Marketing and Promotion Fund, which are open year-round. 'To date, RM23 million from the Music Industry Creative Content Fund has been disbursed to 223 recipients, supporting them based on merit, feasibility, and the market potential of each project, with the aim of strengthening the country's music ecosystem.' Fahmi, who is also MADANI Government spokesperson, said this at his weekly press conference after the Cabinet meeting today. He said for the Matching Grant Scheme 2025, which also opened for applications today, MyCreative is offering 1-to-1 matching grants of up to RM250,000 for each successful proposal. Fahmi said that among the key requirements for the matching grant is that projects must be owned by registered entities in Malaysia's creative industry and must fall under performing arts, visual arts, crafts, music, digital creative content, or interdisciplinary arts. 'Applications from creative sectors beyond those directly supported by MyCreative will also be considered, provided they meet the programme's criteria and objectives,' he added. Further information and application details for the fund and matching grant are available at MyCreative is a government investment arm to spur Malaysia's creative industry via strategic and innovative funding in a form of equity or debt investments.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MyCreative allocates RM13 million to boost local creative arts industry
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Communications, through MyCreative Ventures (MyCreative), has allocated RM13 million this year under the Music Industry Creative Content Fund and the Matching Grant Scheme to support Malaysia's creative arts industry players. Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that the applications for the Creative Content Fund are now open, offering three categories of funding, namely the Music Performance Fund, which closes on June 11, as well as the International Marketing and Promotion Fund, and the Domestic Marketing and Promotion Fund, which are open year-round. 'To date, RM23 million from the Music Industry Creative Content Fund has been disbursed to 223 recipients, supporting them based on merit, feasibility, and the market potential of each project, with the aim of strengthening the country's music ecosystem.' Fahmi, who is also MADANI Government spokesperson, said this at his weekly press conference after the Cabinet meeting today. He said for the Matching Grant Scheme 2025, which also opened for applications today, MyCreative is offering 1-to-1 matching grants of up to RM250,000 for each successful proposal. Fahmi said that among the key requirements for the matching grant is that projects must be owned by registered entities in Malaysia's creative industry and must fall under performing arts, visual arts, crafts, music, digital creative content, or interdisciplinary arts. 'Applications from creative sectors beyond those directly supported by MyCreative will also be considered, provided they meet the programme's criteria and objectives,' he added. Further information and application details for the fund and matching grant are available at MyCreative is a government investment arm to spur Malaysia's creative industry via strategic and innovative funding in a form of equity or debt investments.
Barnama
30-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
MyCreative Allocates RM13 Million To Boost Local Creative Arts Industry
PUTRAJAYA, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Communications, through MyCreative Ventures (MyCreative), has allocated RM13 million this year under the Music Industry Creative Content Fund and the Matching Grant Scheme to support Malaysia's creative arts industry players. Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that the applications for the Creative Content Fund are now open, offering three categories of funding, namely the Music Performance Fund, which closes on June 11, as well as the International Marketing and Promotion Fund, and the Domestic Marketing and Promotion Fund, which are open year-round. 'To date, RM23 million from the Music Industry Creative Content Fund has been disbursed to 223 recipients, supporting them based on merit, feasibility, and the market potential of each project, with the aim of strengthening the country's music ecosystem.'
