Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday said that film policy has been formulated and released to encourage the Haryanvi culture.
“Those who would make films based on Haryanvi language and culture and artists from Haryana, would be encouraged,” said the Chief Minister while addressing the gathering at the launch of poster and trailer of movie SP Chauhan- A struggling man in Karnal.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the programme by lighting the traditional lamp and also honoured social workers and celebrities and artists associated with the film on behalf of Nav Chetna Manch.
He said that the habit of drug addiction has increased among the youth of the seven states of northern India. A joint policy has been formed to combat with this evil. Under the policy, awareness would be generated among the youth and public awareness drive would be launched, he said.
The police headquarters at Panchkula has been made head office of this. The general public should also cooperate and make efforts in ending this evil, Manohar Lal said.
The Chief Minister said that the film based on the life story of SP Chauhan would no doubt give a new direction to the society and would prove beneficial in keeping the youth away from drugs. The film has shown the struggle, service, patriotism and also about prevention of social evils, he added.
The programme organizer, SP Chauhan welcomed all the guests and said that the aim of this film is to curb the spread of drug abuse, discrimination of casteism in the society with special emphasis on respect for daughters.
He added that this is the first time in Haryana, where the trailer of the movie is being launched.