UDF 100-day action plan: Keralam govt to grant industry status to Malayalam cinema by September-end, says Minister

The Keralam government has announced its plan to grant industry status to Malayalam cinema by the end of September. Minister P.C. Vishnunadh revealed this during an interview with The Hindu. The announcement comes as part of the UDF government's 100-day action plan. Vishnunadh emphasized that the government is committed to fulfilling its promises to Malayalam cinema before the October 9 deadline.

The government's Department of Culture has major initiatives lined up for implementation before the deadline. One of these initiatives involves making the Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex in Kollam active by scheduling various programs throughout the year. Additionally, this initiative aims to connect the three cultural complexes in Kollam, Kasaragod, and Palakkad through a network.

The stakeholder consultations for granting industry status to Malayalam cinema are nearing completion, involving departments such as Industries, Local Self-Government, Finance, and the Kerala State Electricity Board.

Vishnunadh also addressed the film literacy program, which will be introduced in select higher secondary schools and colleges in the first phase. The program's goal is to encourage meaningful discussions on world cinema among students by providing them with a platform to interact with filmmakers and expand their understanding of cinema and its various aspects. The collaboration for this project is being carried out in partnership with the Department of General Education and the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.