The scope for adventure tourism in Uttarakhand will soon be broadcast on the MTV television channel. Providing this information, the information and public relations department deputy director and Uttarakhand film development council nodal officer KS Chauhan informed that the shooting of the travel reality adventure show- MTV Roadies- season 18 will be held in Uttarakhand from February 20 to March 9.
The producers of the show have been granted the permission for shooting by the state authorities. Chauhan further informed that apart from the 16 participants, noted actor Neha Dhupia along with Ranvijay and Raftar will also be present for the shooting. The major locations in Uttarakhand will be show through this show.
This is expected to benefit the tourism business in the state. In the first stage, shooting for the show will be held at various locations in the state during a period of about 19 days. Shooting for this travel reality show will be held at the Rajaji national park, Rishikesh, Vikasnagar and other places. Chauhan also said that this show broadcast on MTV has a considerable viewership, which is expected to benefit Uttarakhand. Places of natural beauty in the state which are still not known to people from India and abroad will be publicised through this show.
It is pertinent to mention here that the state government’s film policy and conducive atmosphere to facilitate activities in this sector have attracted a number of producers and directors to arrive in Uttarakhand for shooting their movies.
A number of television serials and web series have also been filmed in the state so far.