J&K can once again emerge as global filmmaking destination: Murugan

Srinagar, Sep 10: Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting L. Murugan Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to once again emerge as a preferred destination for filmmakers from India and across the world.
Addressing the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir, Murugan said the festival reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of encouraging filmmakers to shoot and create films in Kashmir. Highlighting the region’s distinctive landscapes and cinematic heritage, he expressed confidence in its renewed potential as a filmmaking destination.
The Minister said India is emerging as a major global hub for media, digital content and virtual reality, and emphasised the Government’s initiatives to strengthen the creative economy, including the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) and programmes supporting content creators and film production.
Emphasising the need to equip young people with industry-relevant skills, Murugan said the focus is on nurturing talent, strengthening industry linkages and providing quality infrastructure and opportunities. He noted the growing participation of Jammu and Kashmir’s youth in filmmaking, scriptwriting and digital storytelling, and expressed hope that the festival would create new opportunities for local talent and foster collaboration with the wider creative industry.