(a) Whether the Government proposes to upgrade the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the funds likely to be allocated for the purpose ; and (
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) Whether the Government proposes to upgrade the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the funds likely to be allocated for the purpose ; and (
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING, ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR).
(a) Yes Sir. A Plan Scheme for upgradation of the Film & Television Institute has been approved.
(b) The Plan Scheme for upgradation of Film & Television Institute of India, Pune envisages creation of additional infrastructure and upgradation of existing infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the Institute. This includes construction of new main theatre, classroom theatres, residential accommodations, art workshop, studio floors and acquisition of modern equipment for different departments of the Institute. A total outlay of Rs. 80 crore has been approved under the 12th Plan.
(c) The 12th Plan Scheme titled “Infrastructure Development Programme relating to Film Sector” has been approved and an amount of Rs. 25 crore has been earmarked for the year 2014-15 for this purpose.