The Meghalaya Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy 2025 and the discontinuation of interviews for Group D posts in state recruitment.
The key decision was made during the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.
The Meghalaya Film Tourism Policy 2025, aimed at positioning the state as a prime filmmaking destination in the northeast. The policy will attract national and international productions, while providing incentives for local filmmakers and strengthening infrastructure, Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh said.
The policy, released three months ago and finalised after integrating over 200 suggestions from industry stakeholders, includes subsidy support of up to 1 crore or 25 per cent of the total production cost for films made in major national and international languages, provided 75 per cent of the shoot takes place outdoors in Meghalaya.
Local films in Khasi, Pnar, and Garo will receive a 50 lakh subsidy, which can be availed of once every two years.
Further support is extended to the production of TV serials, web series, and original shows for the state-run Hello Meghalaya App, the only government-funded OTT platform in India.
Grants will also be available for documentaries and short films, alongside the establishment of a much-anticipated state-run film studio.
A dedicated film facilitation cell will be created to coordinate with various departments, including Tourism, Arts & Culture, and the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), to streamline implementation.
“This is a milestone initiative to promote our landscapes, create job opportunities, and support homegrown content,” Lyngdoh said.
