Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Rajasthan Launches Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2025
The Rajasthan government has introduced a new policy to attract filmmakers to shoot their movies, web series, and documentaries in the state.
This policy offers financial incentives, such as subsidies of up to 30% of the production costs, with a maximum cap depending on the type of production.
For example, feature films can get up to Rs 3 crore, while web series can get up to Rs 2 crore.
The policy also provides additional benefits for films that shoot entirely in Rajasthan or win international awards.
Moreover, the government will support local talent by offering scholarships to Rajasthan residents studying at prestigious film and drama institutions.
The policy aims to make Rajasthan a popular filming location by simplifying administrative procedures and providing a comprehensive directory of filming locations and local talent.
Additionally, the government is working to preserve the state's heritage, including havelis, by creating awareness and encouraging their use for tourism and cultural purposes.
Rajasthan government launched the Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy-2025 to attract filmmakers and position the state as a preferred filming destination.
Subsidies of up to 30% of eligible expenditure are offered for feature films, web series, television serials, and documentaries, with specific caps for each category.
Films shot entirely in Rajasthan or giving significant screen time to Rajasthan locations are eligible for higher subsidies.
The policy includes incentives for award-winning films and scholarships for Rajasthan residents studying at premier film and drama institutions.
The government will develop a comprehensive directory of filming locations and an online portal listing local talent to support filmmakers.
- Who
- Rajasthan Government
- What
- Unveiled the Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy-2025
- When
- December 24
- Where
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Why
- To position Rajasthan as a preferred national and international filming destination and create employment opportunities
Government
Private Havelis Owners
Preservation of Havelis
Government
The government is working to preserve havelis by creating awareness, preventing alterations, and encouraging their use for tourism and cultural purposes.
Private Havelis Owners
Private owners have the right to sell or modify their properties, and the government cannot enforce preservation without their consent.
- Policy Name
- Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy-2025
- Subsidy for Feature Films
- Up to 30% of eligible expenditure, capped at Rs 3 crore
- Subsidy for Web Series
- Up to 30% of eligible expenditure, capped at Rs 2 crore
- Subsidy for Television Serials
- Up to 30% of eligible expenditure, capped at Rs 1.5 crore
- Subsidy for Documentaries
- Up to 30% of eligible expenditure, capped at Rs 2 crore
- Minimum Expenditure for Feature Films
- Rs 2 crore
- Minimum Expenditure for Web Series, Television Serials, and Rajasthani-language Films
- Rs 1 crore
- Additional Subsidy for Films Shot Entirely in Rajasthan
- 5% within prescribed limits
- Incentives for International Award-winning Films
- Up to Rs 1 crore
- Incentives for National Award-winning Films
- Up to Rs 50 lakh
- Scholarship for Rajasthan Residents
- Full tuition fee assistance of up to Rs 50,000 and a monthly stipend of up to Rs 5,000
- Number of Scholarships per Year
- 10
- UNESCO Heritage Sites in Rajasthan
- 9
- Number of Havelis Identified for UNESCO Listing
- 600
Sources
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