(a) whether Government of Goa has sought central assistance for holding the International Film Festival of India;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the decision taken by the Union Government in this regard?
(a) whether Government of Goa has sought central assistance for holding the International Film Festival of India;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the decision taken by the Union Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)
(a), (b) and (c) : In February, 2004 the Government of Goa requested the Planning Commission for grant of Central Assistance of Rs.50 crores for creation of infrastructure to host the International Film Festival of India. No additional funds were however provided to Government of Goa on this account. Government of Goa have again made a request to the Planning Commission in the current year[2005-06] for additional central assistance of Rs.100 crores for the expenditure on infrastructure that has been created/proposed to be created for International Film Festival of India. A decision is yet to be taken in this regard by Planning Commission.