New Delhi: The Delhi government is developing a single window system under his new film policy to provide permissions needed in a fast and smooth way to attract national and international producers and improve the entertainment industry.
The absence of such a system has made it challenging for filmmakers to get permission to photograph in the capital, said a source.
The film policy preparation is in the advanced stage and is likely to be presented before the Cabinet immediately for approval.
This agreement is a welcome step.
This will reduce the hassle of bureaucracy and save time.
The decision was too late for a long time.
Over the past decade, Delhi has become a destination that is sought after for film shooting.
Official say a single window system will be developed for fast distance and make the whole process smooth.
“The software will be developed, which can be used by film producers and others concerned to find permits without difficulty approaching various institutions,” the official said.
Multiple permits are now needed to photograph movies in any location in the capital and 16 agencies, such as Delhi and police traffic, Indian archaeological surveys, New Delhi City Council and three city companies, engaged in this process for various locations.
At least two-three permits are needed before shooting can be done.
“If a film is being shot under the corporate jurisdiction of North Delhi Municipal, producers need to get separate permits from the corporation, Delhi police and traffic police,” said a producer.
Some TI manufacturers spoke by saying that they were happy with the government’s decision to bring new policies.
“Film shooting in Delhi is expensive.
Around Rs 75,000 to RS 2 Lakh must be paid as a cost for shooting on one site.
This is more expensive than many foreign goals, which understates small budget producers,” said a producer.
Recently, the Head of Secretary Vijay DEV held a meeting to discuss the policy with officials of various institutions.
A official said the policy would also aim to promote less known tourist destinations such as Sanjay van and Naini Lake through films.
The government has studied film policies from other countries, he added.
The chairman of the Minister of Arvind Kelamwal recently said the Delhi government would come out with a film policy that would be the most progressive.
The policy will immediately get approval from the cabinet, he added.