Chhattisgarh Culture Minister Amarjeet Bhagat on Thursday visited Birbira village in Mahasamund district to gauge the prospects of developing it as a film city.
After visiting the site, the Minister said there was enormous potential for film making in various locations in Chhattisgarh.
The state government unveiled a film policy 2021 to encourage the Chhattisgarh film industry. The policy incorporates numerous concessions for filmmakers, directors and artists, he said.
Sites for film cities in various districts including Naya Raipur are being selected to provide a comprehensive format to the Chhattisgarhi film industry as well as other language industries.
Bhagat said the Chhattisgarh film policy will benefit hundreds.
He said a good location for a film city was important. Also, youngsters will have access to job opportunities.
Similarly, films on the state's art and culture will take the shape of serials and web series.
The Minister said the journey of Chhattisgarhi films began in 1965 with "Kahi Debe Sandesh" and "Ghar-Dwar".
Mahasamund Collector Nilesh Kumar Kshirsagar said that 327 acres of revenue land has been identified in Birbira village, about 4-5 km from National Highway 143.