National Film Awards to move out of Delhi for first time, Gujarat to host ceremony
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is expected to move from New Delhi to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, for the first time in its history. President Droupadi Murmu is slated to present the awards near the Statue of Unity.
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This shift represents a significant departure from long-standing administrative traditions in Indian cultural governance.
The National Film Awards are set to break with decades of tradition this year. For the first time, the prestigious awards ceremony is expected to move out of New Delhi, with Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, home to the Statue of Unity, likely to host the 72nd edition.President Droupadi Murmu is expected to present the awards during her Gujarat visit later this month. According to reports, she is likely to travel to Ekta Nagar as part of the visit and present the National Film Awards there.National Film Awards ceremony moves to GujaratThe proposed venue marks a significant departure from the long-standing tradition of holding the National Film Awards in the national capital.
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