HP to formulate its own Film Policy : Dr. Baldi

5 Dariya News

Shimla 10-Jul-2018

A meeting regarding formulating the film policy of the State was held here today under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Shrikant Baldi.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Baldi said that the state government was making all out efforts to develop Himachal Pradesh as foremost destination for film production in the country. He said the state had the advantage of adventurous, heritage, spiritual, seasonal and unexplored destinations and the efforts would be made to attract the film makers for film production in the state.He said that the cultural, mythological, historical heritage and glorious traditions of the state would also be publicized in a big way to attract investment in film sector in the state. The government would endeavour to provide opportunity to the talents in the field of acting and other related fields besides generating employment opportunities to the youth of the state.Dr. Baldi said that production of regional films based on Himachali dialects would be especially encouraged for which the government would provide various incentives to the producers.Various other important issues like establishing required infrastructure and to make available desired facilities to the film makers and providing them attractive financial incentives were also discussed in the meeting.Media Advisor the CM Rohit Sawal and Director, Information and Public Relations Anupam Kashyap were also present on the occasion.