Sarkari Yojana
Grant to Films
About Grant to Films
Under the Uttarakhand film policy – 2024, the “Grant to Films” is carried out by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Uttarakhand. It offers financial grants to films, TV serials and web series shot in the state, with the goal of growing film production in Uttarakhand, encouraging filmmakers to feature the state’s culture, heritage and locations, and creating local jobs while strengthening the state’s film economy.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Grant to Films, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
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1. Only film producers can apply.
Benefits Provided
Grant to Films provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The Uttarakhand Film Policy–2024 provides grants on the following basis:
Films in regional languages and dialects receive 50%…
Films in regional languages and dialects receive 50% of their spending in the state or a maximum of ₹2 crore, whichever is less.
Films in Hindi or in languages in the…
Films in Hindi or in languages in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution receive 30% of their spending in the state or a maximum of ₹3 crore, whichever is less.
Foreign-language films that spend at least ₹3 crore…
Foreign-language films that spend at least ₹3 crore in the state and suitably feature its shooting locations receive 50% of their spending in the state or a maximum of ₹3 crore, whichever is less.
TV serials or web series made in Hindi,…
TV serials or web series made in Hindi, in languages in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, or in Uttarakhand's regional dialects receive 30% of what they spend in Uttarakhand during shooting or a maximum of ₹3 crore, whichever is less.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The film's Censor Certificate
The film's Censor Certificate
A full account of film production expenses
A full account of film production expenses
Production-related contracts
Production-related contracts
Invoices and bills
Invoices and bills
Any other supporting records and documents relating to…
Any other supporting records and documents relating to production
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Grant to Films through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Once the film has its Censor Certificate and has been released/exhibited, the producer may apply for the grant by submitting to the department the complete expenditure details, contracts, invoices and other documents connected with the production. Before any grant is considered, the technical and financial committees set up for film subsidies scrutinise the proposals and watch the films. On the financial committee's recommendation, the Hon'ble Chief Minister/Chairman of the Film Development Council approves and sanctions the grant. (Grant applications are to be filed offline with the Film Development Council, Information and Public Relations Department, Dehradun.)
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.