**Executive Summary**
The document outlines the Indian Government’s initiatives to bolster the national film ecosystem through the 100% centrally funded Development, Communication & Dissemination of Filmic Content (DCDFC) Scheme. It highlights the role of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in promoting regional cinema, documentaries, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models. This statement was presented on April 1, 2026, to detail efforts like the WAVES 2025 summit and international co-production agreements aimed at making India a global hub for content creation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**DCDFC Scheme and NFDC Role**
* The DCDFC is a Central Sector Scheme providing direct financial support for cinematic excellence.
* NFDC facilitates the production of regional films and documentaries, generating employment for local technicians and artists.
* NFDC provides technical know-how to State Film Development Corporations and supports the preservation of local filmic content.
**Global Initiatives and Collaborations**
* The "Create in India, Create for the World" initiative seeks to establish India as a global content creation hub.
* The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) served as a platform for Indian creators to engage with global investors and OTT platforms from over 100 countries.
* Audio-Visual Co-production agreements (international and domestic) are encouraged to bring in private investment and advanced filmmaking practices.
**State-Level Support and Infrastructure**
* Grants are provided to domestic film festivals recommended by State Governments.
* Government support includes providing curated film packages, conducting masterclasses, and holding workshops.
* State Industrial Development policies are being used to encourage the development of movie production studios via PPP models.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Creators, Producers, and Startups**
**Impact**
They gain access to an integrated platform for global networking, investment, and exposure to international technology and OTT leaders.
**Action Required**
Utilize platforms like WAVES and participate in Audio-Visual Co-production agreements to adopt advanced filmmaking practices.
**Regional Technicians and Artists**
**Impact**
Increased job opportunities and financial support specifically for regional cinema and documentary production.
**Action Required**
Engage with NFDC-facilitated productions and local filmic projects funded by the DCDFC scheme.
**State Governments and Film Development Corporations**
**Impact**
They receive financial grants for festivals, technical expertise from NFDC, and assistance in preserving local content.
**Action Required**
Recommend local festivals for grants and implement Industrial Development policies to foster the creation of production studios.
Key Entities Referenced
National Film Development Corporation (NFDC): The primary agency responsible for facilitating film production, providing technical know-how to states, and preserving local filmic content.
Development, Communication & Dissemination of Filmic Content (DCDFC) Scheme: A 100% government-funded Central Sector Scheme providing direct financial support to foster cinematic excellence and regional cinema production.
World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025): An integrated platform hosted in Mumbai to connect Indian creators and startups with global buyers, investors, and OTT platforms.
“Create in India, Create for the World” initiative: The strategic vision of the Government of India to establish the country as a global hub for content creation.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The primary ministry overseeing the film ecosystem, administering schemes, and promoting international co-production agreements.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government Strengthens Film Ecosystem
through NFDC, Promotes PPP Model and
Advanced Filmmaking Practices
NFDC Also Collaborates with State Film Development
Corporations to Provide Technical Support and Preserve
Local Filmic Content
Posted On: 01 APR 2026 4:40PM by PIB Delhi
The Government actively supports the film production ecosystem through the Development,
Communication & Dissemination of Filmic Content (DCDFC) Scheme.
The DCDFC scheme is a Central Sector Scheme 100% funded by the Central Government wherein the
Government provides direct financial support to foster cinematic excellence.
Under DCDFC scheme, the Government through National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) also
facilitates the production of cinema. It includes regional cinema as well as documentaries. It generates
employment for local technicians, artists, and service providers across the country.
The Government organised World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai. It
was in line with the Government’s vision of making India a global hub for content creation under the
“Create in India, Create for the World” initiative. The Summit provided an integrated platform for Indian
creators, producers and startups to engage with global buyers, investors, OTT platforms and technology
leaders from over 100 countries.
Moreover, the Government also encourages international and domestic collaborations through Audio-
Visual Co-production agreements. As these projects involve participation from private producers
alongside Government support, they operate on a model consistent with Public-Private Partnerships,
aimed at bringing investment and advanced filmmaking practices into the Indian audiovisual ecosystem.
As a part of assistance to conduct domestic film festivals, grants are given to such film festivals that are
recommended by the State Governments. Such festivals are also supported by providing the curated film
packages, conducting Masterclasses and workshops. NFDC also collaborates with several State Film
Development Corporations by offering technical know-how in the entire film ecosystem. Support is also
provided by NFDC for preservation of local filmic content of State Governments. Many states under their
Industrial Development policies encourage development of movie production studios including under
Public private partnership models.
This statement was laid on the table of the House by Hon’ble Minister of Information and Broadcasting
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in response to a starred question by Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan.
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