Government announces major initiatives to strengthen Indian film industry

New Delhi, Jun 30, 2026 : Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry has announced two major decisions aimed at boosting the Indian film industry. The decisions were taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi yesterday.

The meeting focused on measures to enhance film production, improve distribution networks and integrate emerging technologies into the Indian cinema ecosystem. The Ministry said the initiatives are intended to make Indian cinema more globally competitive while encouraging investment in cinema infrastructure, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas.

A high-level Study Group under the chairmanship of Prasar Bharati Chairman Prasoon Joshi has been formed which will study the opportunities and challenges before Indian cinema. It will suggest ways to strengthen the sector and recommend measures to make Indian films more competitive globally.

The Ministry has also prepared a Model State Cinema Regulations for adoption by the States. The rules have been sent to all state governments with a request to adopt them. This move will help build a strong, modern and globally competitive Indian film industry.