Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. File
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Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday (June 29, 2026) directed immediate structural measures to bolster film production, distribution, and technological integration.
“The Ministry has set up a high-level study group. Prasoon Joshi will chair this Group. It will include industry experts and technology partners as well,” read a press release.
The group will study the opportunities and challenges before Indian cinema and will suggest ways to strengthen the sector.
The group will also recommend steps to make Indian films more competitive globally. “The group will identify best practices. It will also recommend a complete policy framework for the long-term growth of Indian cinema,” the release added. It is expected to submit its report to the Ministry within three months.
The Ministry has also prepared model State Cinema Regulations for adoption by States. “Regulation of cinemas and theatres are under the State list. Different States follow different rules for various permissions required for cinema and theatres. This has been a major roadblock to the growth of cinema infrastructure especially in small towns and rural areas,” it noted.
The Ministry has now sent these Model State Cinema Regulations to all State governments, and requested them to adopt the rules. The Ministry will also help the States put the regulations into practice, the release added.
Published – June 30, 2026 03:32 am IST
