The first film promotion policy in Bihar aims to support the state’s film industry as well as the production of films in the various languages spoken there.
On Friday, the Bihar government established its first policy for promoting films. The goal of the policy is to give filmmakers complete institutional support, including funding. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar presided over a Cabinet meeting where the decision was made. The Department of Art, Culture, and Youth of the state government made the request.
The audio-visual entertainment sector, which includes the film industry, is anticipated to see significant growth in the state under the new film promotion program.
Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha of the state stated, “Bihar has developed the most updated film policy in the nation…film promotion policy will give a new dimension to the talent and identity of Bihar.”
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Aim and expected benefits under Bihar’s film promotion policy
This policy aims to promote the film industry in Bihar and to promote filmmaking in different languages of the state. “Film promotion policy is a reflection of the inspiration of our Prime Minister and the thinking of the Chief Minister,” said Vijay Kumar Sinha.
“Our priority is to develop the state into a center of filmmaking,” he told the news agency PTI. To facilitate film production in the state, we have streamlined the permissions application process.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said the policy made by the Bihar government is very favorable for industrialists. “Under the policy, the Bihar government will buy their products. “It is a big attraction that the government buys the goods of any industry that will be set up here…,” he was quoted by ANI as saying.
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Special Grants under Bihar’s Film Promotion Policy
The Deputy Chief Minister said Bihar is “also going to provide more grants than other states in the country” under the new policy. “We will provide grants up to ₹4 crore to filmmakers, while the maximum grant amount in any other state of the country is ₹2.5 crore,” he said.
He added, “…will provide a grant up to 50 percent of the cost for films made in the regional languages of the state. In this policy, we have included grants for TV serials and OTT platforms.”
“We have also decided to give grants of up to ₹1 crore and ₹3 crore, respectively, for films made for the state. We will also give special grants for films made on stories and screenplays from the state and for giving work to artists from the state in films,” the Deputy CM said.
Besides, filmmakers will be able to avail special grants and incentives for films with more than 75 percent of shooting days in the state.
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