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. 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.