I&B Ministry sets up panel to boost film industry
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has formed a high-level panel chaired by Prasoon Joshi to modernize the film industry. The initiative aims to improve production, distribution, and infrastructure through new policy frameworks and state-level regulations.
Why it matters
Reflects government efforts to formalize and scale the creative economy, which is a significant sector for national growth.
Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday (June 29, 2026) directed immediate structural measures to bolster film production, distribution, and technological integration.
The article reports on government policy announcements without taking a stance on the efficacy of the proposed measures.
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