Grant to Films - Films Shot in Uttarakhand with a Budget of Minimum ₹50 Crores or More

Grant to Films - Films Shot in Uttarakhand with a Budget of Minimum ₹50 Crores or More क्या है?

The scheme aims to promote film shooting in the state, generate employment, support local and regional films and artists, and generate revenue for the state. The scheme offers up to ₹3 crore as financial assistance to film producers who shoot major parts of their films in Uttarakhand.

लाभ

> **Financial Grant:** - A grant of 30% of expenditure incurred or up to ₹3 crore, whichever is less, is provided. > **Note:** - The maximum sanctioned amount of the grant will be accessed based on the quality and technical aspects of the film. - 90% of total expense must be paid through bank, cheque, online medium, internet banking, UPI, digital mediums, etc. - Cash transactions are strongly discouraged. It will only be permitted in unavoidable circumstances on the Chartered Accountant's certification: Provided that, in any case the total cash expenditure shall not be allowed more than 10% of the total expenditure.

स्तर

State — Uttarakhand

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Uttarakhand Information Department

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

1. The applicant should be a film producer or their duly authorized representative (individual/institution). 1. A film that has been shot in Uttarakhand and has a budget of minimum ₹50 Crores or more, with a minimum expenditure of ₹3 Crores in the State, provided the locations where the shooting too

अंतिम सत्यापन

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Benefits

> **Financial Grant:** - A grant of 30% of expenditure incurred or up to ₹3 crore, whichever is less, is provided. > **Note:** - The maximum sanctioned amount of the grant will be accessed based on the quality and technical aspects of the film. - 90% of total expense must be paid through bank, cheque, online medium, internet banking, UPI, digital mediums, etc. - Cash transactions are strongly discouraged. It will only be permitted in unavoidable circumstances on the Chartered Accountant's certification: Provided that, in any case the total cash expenditure shall not be allowed more than 10% of the total expenditure.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Application Process: Step 1: After obtaining the film censor certificate and the release/exhibition of the film, the filmmaker can apply for a grant. Step 2: The producer/filmmaker can contact the Film Development Council, Information & Public Relations Department, Dehradun. Step 3: The filmmaker must submit all related expenses, agreements, scripts, and other relevant documents to the Film Development Council, Information & Public Relations Department, Dehradun. Post-Application Process: Step 1: A technical and financial committee, constituted for grant approval, reviews the proposals. Step 2: After examining the film and related documents, the committee decides on the eligibility for the grant. Step 3: The final approval and sanction of the grant are given by the Financial Committee, headed by the Hon’ble Chief Minister/Chairman of the Film Development Council. Step 4: After approval, the grant amount is disbursed to the producer or their authorized institution’s bank account. Note: The applicant’s expenses must be documented and verified by a Chartered Accountant.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.