The Chhattisgarh government has done a great initiative towards film production and boosting the tourism sector of the state.
Under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Vikasheel a high level discussion took place at Mahanadi Bhawan with regard to tabling the plans to make Chhattisgarh as a prominent and popular film shooting destination at the National level.
The state has a lot of potential to offer with its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, unspoiled surroundings, scenic landscapes and diverse tourist destinations, the Chief Secretary remarked.
New Shooting Locations to Be Identified
Direct officials to find new filming sites throughout the state that can be attractive opportunities for production companies.
The meeting also addressed the making of film policy in the state to be more effective and practical. There was a discussion with regards to the proposed Chitrotpala Film City and how to make the much awaited project a reality.
The Chhattisgarh government is targeting to streamline the film-making process and improve clarity in the process to entice more production houses to pick Chhattisgarh for showcasing movies.
Focus on Tourism and Employment Opportunities
The Chief Secretary added that the promotion of films can be a big opportunity for tourism but offers direct and indirect employment opportunities.
The expansion of filmmaking activities will benefit local artists, technicians and young people and businesses connected to the hotel industry.
During this meeting, the possibility of a visit by NIFTEM and the expansion of technical facilities and training in the food processing industry were also discussed.
The high-level meeting was attended by several senior officials of the state government’s Administration, tourism and culture department, health and industry department.