The Centre now has the following types of programmes:

1. Small schools, workshops, discussion /theme meeting with budget within 1 lakhs: An application is moved 4 months before the start of schools.

2. Major workshops, conferences, symposia (both national and international) with budget within Rs. 5 lakhs: The proposal is made not later than 6 months before and preferably much earlier. There is a small advisory committee and local organizing committee.

3. International conferences, Schools with expenditure exceeding Rs. 5 lakhs: Proposal with an international organizing committee and local organizing committee should be constituted at least one year in advance.