Film Director Shri Narayan Singh met the Chief Minister at his residence on Wednesday. Narayan Singh expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for the support of the state government for the shooting of the movie “Batti Gul Meter Chalu”. Movie “Batti Gul Meter Chalu” is scheduled to be released on August 31, 2018. He said that, “there is lot of talent in Uttarakhand and the need is to provide them opportunities.”
Chief Minister said, “Uttarakhand’s environment and scenic beauty are favourable for film shooting. After the completion of All Weather Road, with the good connectivity in the state, opportunities for film shooting in the state will increase” further adding, “Uttarakhand government is making efforts for the promotion of the films in the state. All the people from the film industry will be extended full support by the state government for shooting films in the state.”
Chief Minister said that in order to promote films, the state government has tax-exempted film shoots in the Uttarakhand. In order to promote tourism, state government has envisaged “13 Districts 13 New Destinations”. In every district, one destination would be selected and developed. On this occasion Producer Nitin Chandrachur, Rati Shankar Tripathi, Sumit Adlakha and Parmod Rana were present.
