Govt to come up with film policy: CM

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 9, 2022

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday announced the state government’s decision to come up with a ‘Film policy’ to promote the budding film industry in the state.

“The government will formulate a ‘Film policy’ to lay out a framework for better production and screening of local films and attract film-makers to the state,” Sangma said while allocating Rs 1,363 crore for the youth budget during the presentation of the budget in the Assembly.

He also announced an allocation of Rs 5 crore specifically for various activities related to the promotion of the films and the film industry in the state.

Stating that the state has high-potential in film making, the chief minister said that this sector can provide both general employment for the youth and revenue for the state.

Also Read | Govt to provide 50% subsidy for entrepreneurs operating luxury tourist vehicles

The chief minister further informed that a series of festivals including the cherry blossom festival, the Shillong literary festival, Me-ong festival and a Meghalaya film festival will be organized to showcase the talent of the youth and to engage with national and global talents.

“I am allocating Rs 20 crore for the organising of these events and promotion of music and other creative arts,” he said.

Also Read | MDA Govt dumped 800 trucks of garbage against people wish: UDP

Stating that the government will also launch a new program for organizing round the year calendared music events, Sangma said this will create employment for musicians, attract tourists and truly make Meghalaya the ‘Music Capital.’ of India.