Delhi–Prasar Bharati MoU to build integrated media hub

Key facts

• The Delhi government signed a memorandum of understanding with Prasar Bharati to develop Delhi as a major media and entertainment industry hub.
• The agreement was signed between Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) and Prasar Bharati at Bharat Mandapam on the sidelines of the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD).
• The project envisions a state-of-the-art integrated film, television, and media hub combining film production, television, and animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics (AVGC) on a single platform.
• Modern studios, post-production facilities, and AVGC hubs will be developed with emphasis on skill development, training, and innovation.
• A joint coordination committee comprising representatives from both sides will oversee planning, financing, and implementation.
• Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra stated that a forthcoming film policy will offer subsidies for shoots in the city and focus on new technologies such as artificial intelligence.