Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara,—To ask the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs,— (1)

(a) Will he inform this House—

(i) of the number of Cultural Centers currently existing in Sri Lanka;

(ii) of the main function performed by the Cultural Centers referred to above in promoting cultural activities;

(iii) of the number of art institutions operating under Provincial Cultural Departments;

(iv) of the function of such art institutions; and

(v) whether there are any registered art institutions that are not in an active state at present?

(b) Will he also inform this House —

(i) of the total amount spent by the government for the Annual Literary Festival conducted by Divisional Secretariats in 2024;

(ii) of the amount allocated to each Divisional Secretariat Division for the Literary Festival,  separately;

(iii) whether the amount concerned is sufficient; and

(iv) if not, of the measures that will be taken in that regard?

(c) If not, why?