Grant to Films - Films in Hindi and the Languages Listed in 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India

What is Grant to Films - Films in Hindi and the Languages Listed in 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India?

Under this scheme, financial grants and performance-based incentives are provided to the film producers who shoot films in Hindi or in the languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution within Uttarakhand.

Benefit

**Primary Financial Assistance:** - During film shooting in Uttarakhand, 30% of the expenditure incurred in the State or up to ₹3 Crore, whichever is less, may be granted. **Additional Incentives:** - For children films, an additional grant of 10% will be given in addition to the sanctioned amount of subsidy. - An additional 5% of the sanctioned grant will be awarded to film producers who shot the film for a minimum of seven days in new shooting locations in the hilly areas of the State, as per determined T&C by the Council. - An additional 5% of the sanctioned grant will be awarded, on using the authentic/real names of Uttarakhand locations in the film. - If one or more of the five actors/actresses in an Indian film in Hindi or another language are casted as main role then up to ₹10 lakhs or their actual remuneration, whichever is less, will be paid to that actor/actress. Council's determination regarding eligibility and applicability will be final during this procedure. - In order to be eligible for the provision of additional grant, technicians are required to have their domicile in Uttarakhand. In such case, the combined actual payment to a maximum of 5 eligible technicians or up to ₹10 lakhs, whichever is less, will be granted. Decision of the Council on the eligibility and entitlement will be final. > **Notes:** - The maximum sanctioned amount of the grant will be accessed based on the quality and technical aspects of the film. - New shooting locations will be s

Level

State — Uttarakhand

Ministry / Dept.

Uttarakhand Information Department

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The applicant should be a film producer or their duly authorized representative (individual/institution). 1. The applicant should ensure that 75% of the film shooting takes place in Uttarakhand, and 75% of the screen time should reflect content shot in the state. 1. The applicant must shoot in 4K

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Benefits

**Primary Financial Assistance:** - During film shooting in Uttarakhand, 30% of the expenditure incurred in the State or up to ₹3 Crore, whichever is less, may be granted. **Additional Incentives:** - For children films, an additional grant of 10% will be given in addition to the sanctioned amount of subsidy. - An additional 5% of the sanctioned grant will be awarded to film producers who shot the film for a minimum of seven days in new shooting locations in the hilly areas of the State, as per determined T&C by the Council. - An additional 5% of the sanctioned grant will be awarded, on using the authentic/real names of Uttarakhand locations in the film. - If one or more of the five actors/actresses in an Indian film in Hindi or another language are casted as main role then up to ₹10 lakhs or their actual remuneration, whichever is less, will be paid to that actor/actress. Council's determination regarding eligibility and applicability will be final during this procedure. - In order to be eligible for the provision of additional grant, technicians are required to have their domicile in Uttarakhand. In such case, the combined actual payment to a maximum of 5 eligible technicians or up to ₹10 lakhs, whichever is less, will be granted. Decision of the Council on the eligibility and entitlement will be final. > **Notes:** - The maximum sanctioned amount of the grant will be accessed based on the quality and technical aspects of the film. - New shooting locations will be s

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Application Process:

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   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.

Sources & References

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