Delhi to launch landmark film & tourism policy
The Delhi Government is set to launch what it describes as the country’s “most progressive and comprehensive” Film and Tourism Policy, aimed at transforming the National Capital into a leading destination for film production. The announcement was made on Friday by Kapil Mishra, Minister for Art, Culture, Language and Tourism, during the inaugural session of the Celebrating India Film Festival (CIFF) at the NCUI Auditorium.
Addressing an audience that included prominent film personalities such as former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, National Award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar and actors Manoj Joshi and Ishita Bhatt, Mishra said the government’s objective is to “position Delhi as the best destination for film production” while enhancing its cultural and tourism appeal.
He said a dedicated budget has been allocated for the upcoming International Film Festival in Delhi. In addition, a Single Window Clearance system would soon be operational to simplify shooting permissions for producers. “This festival is not just about entertainment — it is a celebration of dialogue, identity and creativity,” Mishra said, adding that the Delhi Government would continue to support similar large-scale cultural events in the future.
Organised by Graphisads in association with the Uttarakhand Film Development Council, Signature Global Foundation and other partners, CIFF 2025 runs until August 10. The event is supported by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), the Film Critics Guild (FCG) and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). It brings together filmmakers, artists, and cinema professionals from across India to showcase work exploring themes such as the environment, wildlife, tourism, heritage, art, culture, spirituality and patriotism.
Festival highlights include the screening and discussion of India Lockdown, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and produced by Pranav Jain; special 4K restoration screenings of ‘Umrao Jaan’ and Manoj Kumar’s patriotic classic ‘Kranti’; and the world premiere of ‘Aham Bharatam’, a documentary by Bharatbala, followed by an interactive “Virtual Bharat” session.
The festival would also see the launch of Grammy Award winner Padma Shri Ricky Kej’s new music video ‘Gandhi – Mantra of Compassion’, alongside a special live performance by Bollywood playback singer Hema Sardesai.
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