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Himachal tehelka bureau

Pradesh he breathtaking locales of the hill state-Himachal Pradesh

have always attracted renowned film-makers but still
the State is full of popular, scenic, cultural, heritage and
seeks to T and creative persons of the State have made their mark
spiritual sites which are yet to be explored. Many artists
in various departments of film making both at national and interna-
showcase tional level.
State government has approved Himachal Pradesh film Pol-
icy-2019 to create an amiable atmosphere that not only would
facilitate film shooting at a large scale in Himachal Pradesh, but also
itself as ensure all round development of activities related to various aspects
of film production. It will develop Himachal Pradesh as an impor-
tant destination for film production and promote the culture, history,
key film heritage and glorious traditions and captivating tourist places of the
State through films to attract tourists. It will also provide opportunity
of growth to the talents of the State in all departments of film-mak-
ing. It will generate opportunities of employment in the State besides
production attracting additional capital investment through film industry.
Himachal Pradesh Film Development Council (HPFDC) would be
set up for long term and meaningful development of Film Industry.
destination The Council could delegate its financial powers to the Executive Com-
mittee. The Executive Committee will examine the eligibility and fix
criteria to provide financial and other incentives to film-makers. The
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