Question : FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA


the amount sanctioned and spent in the recently held Film Festival of India in Goa?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Goa had organized the 35th International Film Festival of India at Goa, during the period 29th November, 2004 to 9th December, 2004. While the expenditure on infrastructure etc. were incurred by the Government of Goa, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had sanctioned Rs.157.25 lakhs in connection with organization of the festival. Few bills in connection with the festival expenditure are in the process of settlement and the expenditure is expected to be within the sanctioned amount of Rs.157.25 lakhs.