The government on Wednesday decided to make Chhattisgarh a hub for film shooting and encourage producers to shoot in the state.
This decisionin was taken at a cabinet meeting held at the residence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
Briefing newspersons, Transport Minister Mohammad Akbar said that by making it a film-friendly state, nature based tourist sites and places of cultural importance will be promoted. This will also generate employment to local youths.
Akbar said steps would be taken to encourage film production in the state and every possible help would be provided to the film makers.
The cabinet also decided to provide grants to national award winning films shot in Chhattisgarh.
As grant of maximum of Rs 1 crore would be given to award winners in any of the categories: best film, best director, best actor, best actress and for promoting national integration or carrying a social message.
This grant would be provided every year, he said.
The grant of Rs 1 crore for 2021 will be given ‘Bhulan the Maze’, it was announced.
The cabinet also decided to make documentary films focusing on Chhattisgarhi culture.