Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel reviews measures to attract national and international filmmakers; proposed Chitrotpala Film City and revised film policy expected to boost tourism and local employment
TFP Bureau, Raipur, November 4, 2026: Chhattisgarh is planning to position itself as a prominent film shooting destination in the country, with the state government exploring measures to attract national and international filmmakers and promote tourism through the film industry.
A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel was held at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan on Tuesday to discuss the development of film production facilities and the promotion of the state’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage and tourist destinations.
Sheel said Chhattisgarh had considerable potential as a location for film production, given its diverse natural surroundings and rich cultural traditions. He directed officials to identify promising shooting locations across the state and take steps to develop and promote them among filmmakers.
Film policy and Chitrotpala Film City under review
The meeting discussed making the state’s existing film policy more practical and effective to simplify the process of obtaining permissions and encourage production houses to choose Chhattisgarh for their projects.
Officials also deliberated on the proposal to establish the long-pending Chitrotpala Film City and explored possibilities for taking the project forward. The proposed initiative is expected to strengthen the state’s film infrastructure and create a more favourable environment for film production.
Sheel said increased film-related activities could generate direct and indirect employment for local artists, technicians and young people, while also benefiting hotels, transport operators and other businesses associated with tourism and hospitality.
The meeting also discussed opportunities to showcase Chhattisgarh’s tourist destinations and cultural heritage to a wider audience through cinema, potentially attracting more visitors to the state.
Separately, the meeting considered a proposed visit to the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), along with the expansion of technical facilities and training opportunities in the food processing sector.
Senior officials attending the meeting included General Administration Department Secretary Rajat Kumar, Public Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Amit Kataria, Tourism and Culture Department Secretary S. Bharathidasan, Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Cooperative Federation Managing Director Sanjeeta Gupta and Commerce and Industries Department Deputy Secretary Akanksha Shiksha Khalkho.
