FICCI hails govt’s decision to introduce a new category of visa forForeign film makers

Mumbai, Apr 5: FICCI has welcomed the decision of government for introducing a new category of visa for film makers to shoot films in India.
Uday Shankar, Chairman of FICCI’s Media and Entertainment Committee said, ‘This is a right step taken at the right time as it ll simplify the visa process and ease the entry of artists and technicians into India.
This initiative will bring in multiple benefits as our young artists and technicians will get opportunities to be part of international projects and M&E verticals like studios and animation will get much needed exposure, he said adding that these movies are released internationally, it will put India as a great tourist destination and thus promote India’s tourism potential, Mr.
Uday Shankar added.
Meanwhile, the minister of state for Information & Broadcasting, Col.