Archive · 20 May 2025
Odisha Plans Shift to Boost Odia Film Industry
The Odisha government is planning to move the film industry from the Industries Department to the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department.
This change aims to give the film industry more attention and resources.
The film industry, currently with a small budget compared to other large projects, is hoped to be revived.
Discussions included better awards, film policy improvements, and renovation of Kalinga Studio.
The goal is to bring back the golden days of Odia cinema.
The Odisha government plans to move the film industry to the Culture Department.
The film industry is currently under the Industries Department.
The shift aims to provide more focus and attention to Odia cinema.
Discussions included policy reforms and infrastructural upgrades.
Participants also discussed the Odisha State Film Awards and renovation of Kalinga Studio.
- Who
- The Odisha state government and members of the Odia film fraternity.
- What
- Shifting administrative control of the Odia film industry to the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department.
- When
- Discussions took place during a meeting with leading voices from the film fraternity.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To revive the Odia film industry and provide it with more focus and attention.
- Department Shift
- Film industry to move under Culture Department
- Current Department
- Industries Department
- Annual Budget (approx.)
- Rs 50 crore
- Key Discussion Points
- Policy reforms, infrastructural upgrades, and institutional support for Odia cinema