India Cine Hub portal

India Cine Hub portal : Recently, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting urged States to actively use the India Cine Hub portal to attract and facilitate global film productions at the local level. The Ministry also outlined a roadmap for promoting low-cost cinema infrastructure across the country.

• About India Cine Hub portal : Launched on June 28, 2024, designed to streamline the process of granting film-making permissions, disbursing incentives, and mapping resources across India.

o Aims to create a film-friendly ecosystem and ease of doing business in the media sector and promotes India as a global filming destination.

• Key Features: GIS-based location mapping to help filmmakers identify ideal shooting spots.

o A common application form to simplify permission processes.

o Single-window clearance mechanism for all necessary approvals.

• Current Integration Status: Fully Integrated: 7 States and 2 Union Territories

o Onboarded (In Progress): 21 States and 6 Union Territories

• Extended Services: Originally meant for foreign filmmakers, the portal’s services have now been extended to Indian filmmakers as well.