Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy-2022 | 07 Apr 2022

Why In News?

In the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on 6^th April, 2022, the Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy-2022 was approved with the aim of developing Rajasthan as a film destination.

Key Points

• This decision of the cabinet will encourage film shooting in the state. This will promote the preservation of art and culture along with creation of employment in various fields related to films, and through films, the tourist places of Rajasthan will be promoted in the country and the world.
• It is noteworthy that Rajasthan has been a favorite state for national and international filmmakers. Filmmakers are eager to shoot the film at various locations including the world famous fort-palaces, havelis, deserts, sanctuaries here.
• Through this policy, provisions for financial assistance, awards and cash prizes have been proposed to encourage film production in Rajasthani language.
• Along with this, it has also been proposed to give financial benefits and grants to domestic and foreign filmmakers for shooting in Rajasthan.