Cabinet okays draft cinema policy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 03 2016:
To give more teeth to film production and the needed support, the State Cabinet which met today decided to go ahead with the Draft Manipur Cine Policy, 2016 .
Apart from the Draft Cine Policy, the Cabinet also decided to give the nod to the MoU signed with the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to introduce Regional Connectivity Scheme and to implement the decision to introduce intra and inter-State helicopter service.
Government spokesperson M Okendro said that the Draft Cine Policy, will be more than about entertainment and will be able to spread information to the public.
It will also go a long way in promoting the vibrant culture of the land and the people, he added.
A number of Manipuri feature films have won international accolades, said the Minister and recalled how the first Manipuri feature film, Matamgi Manipur won the President's silver medal and how Imagi Ningthem won the grand prix at the Nantes film festival in France.
The policy will not only help streamline film production but will encourage the film artistes, he added.
On the inter-State helicopter service, Okendro said that in the first phase, service will be introduced on the Imphal-Moreh-Imphal sector and thrice a week service on Tamenglong-Jiribam-Tamenglong-Imphal route.
Inter-State service will also be introduced on the Imphal-Silchar sector which will be a daily service, he added.