The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) ministry plans to merge its various film units, a move aimed at realigning its resources to enhance efficiency, an official said.
The initiative was seen as part of ongoing restructuring process at the Ministry.
Last month, the Ministry had integrated the Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP), the Song and Drama Division (S&DD) and the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP).
Now the Ministry was planning to merge its film units — National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Children’s Film Society India (CFSI), Directorate of Film Festivals (DIFF) and the Films Division of India, the official said.
The NFDC, which had so far produced or financed over 300 films, worked with film-makers to co-produce movies in public-private partnerships. The CFSI was involved in content for children, while Films Division produced documentaries, short films and animation films.
