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Bhubaneswar. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that his government will soon implement a special Odia cinema policy for the revival of Odia film industry and also set up a film training institute. Majhi made this announcement while participating in a special seminar organized on Odia cinema on Friday.

He also suggested the filmmakers to make films on subjects like Lord Jagannath and the Odia culture to him, maritime history of Kalinga, tribal culture, struggle of people during natural disasters like cyclones and floods and the joys and sorrows of rural Odisha.

The Chief Minister had a detailed discussion with many prominent personalities and artistes of the film industry about the current status of Odia cinema and its future. “We will soon implement a new film policy, which aims to create its own identity for Odia cinema,” he said.

Majhi said, “Cinema is not just a medium of entertainment, but it is a true reflection of the memory, culture, thoughts and soul of a nation.” Commenting on the popularity of Odia cinema, the Chief Minister said that Odia films should not be copied from elsewhere, but should have their own voice and identity. Plans to develop picturesque destinations like Chilika, Konark and Koraput as major shooting destinations to promote film tourism were also discussed in the seminar.

Apart from this, it was also proposed to start an international film festival in Odisha to provide a global platform to local talent. The Chief Minister said that cinema based on Odia life, culture and tradition will attract the audience, hence there is a need for a film training institute in Odisha to impart skills in film making.

He said that such an institute would be established in the state. Majhi alleged that the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government made no contribution to the Odia film industry during its 24-year rule in the state.

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