The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) urged States to utilise the India Cine Hub portal to facilitate global film production locally and also presented a roadmap for promoting low-cost cinemas.
At a conference attended by State and Union Territory Information and Public Relations secretaries, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said the portal had been revamped into a unified single-window system, offering streamlined access to filmmaking permissions and services across the country.
“With GIS features and common forms, it supports ease of doing business and showcases India’s film-friendly policies under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he said.
The Minister highlighted grassroots cinema initiatives aimed at empowering women and local communities through low-cost theatres. He said major global events such as WAVES 2025 and IFFI Goa attracted global talent, boosted India’s creative economy, promoted cultural diplomacy worldwide, and empowered creative minds of tomorrow.
He said the recently launched Indian Institute of Creative Technology would skill the youth in animation, gaming, music, and other creative fields.
