Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is committed to safeguarding the country’s filmic and non-filmic heritage.
It is taking all necessary steps to preserve films and non-filmic material for posterity as per global standards through launch of Film Condition Assessment.
This is the first phase of implementation of National Film Heritage Mission, NFHM at Pune, Maharashtra.
This is a one-of-its-kind project in the world, wherein the Government is spending huge amount of money towards the aspect of film preservation.
A rich filmic heritage will be available for the future generations to come.
The condition of about 1,32,000 film reels at NFAI would be assessed and necessary measures would be taken to prolong their life.
Each film reel will be tracked and monitored through RFID tagging, during the first phase.
NFAI’s initiative of digitization of non-filmic material and ancillary material like posters, photos, song booklets, pamphlets, press clippings, slides / transparencies, glass negatives was undertaken.
NFHM: Know MoreNFHM is the prestigious mission of Government of India.
It is for preservation, conservation, digitization and restoration of rich cinematic heritage of the country.
National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is the nodal organization for the implementation of this project.
INR.597.41 crore has been allotted towards implementation of the project, which was kick-started with launch of the first phase of the mission, Film Condition Assessment.
