NewzVille Desk
Government has announced two major decisions aimed at boosting the Indian film industry and increasing the number of cinema screens across the country. The decisions were taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in New Delhi today.
A high-level Study Group under the chairmanship of the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, Prasoon Joshi has been formed which will study the opportunities and challenges before Indian cinema.
The Group will study the opportunities and challenges before Indian cinema. It will suggest ways to strengthen the sector. It will also recommend steps to make Indian films more competitive globally.
The Study Group will look into the following issues, among others:
- Steps to make Indian films more competitive in world markets.
- The impact of new technologies on cinema. These include Artificial Intelligence and virtual production. The Group will suggest how Indian filmmakers can use these tools.
- How filmmakers can access institutional finance from the market and new funding options for film production.
- The problems filmmakers face in raising money for production and distribution.
- Working with State Governments and other stakeholders. The Group will identify best practices. It will also recommend a complete policy framework for the long-term growth of Indian cinema.
The Study Group will consult all relevant stakeholders across the country. It will submit its report to the Ministry within three months.
It will suggest ways to strengthen the sector and recommend measures to make Indian films more competitive globally.
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has prepared a Model State Cinema Regulations for adoption by the States.
The rules have been sent to all State Governments with a request to adopt them. This move will help build a strong, modern and globally competitive Indian film industry.
