Dear Friends,
Now I would like to send some comments of the VIPs about the Film Industry of Uttarakhand and petty contribution of Uttaranchal Film Chamber of Commerce. I hope that after knowing these comments you will appreciate the efforts made by film freternity of the State.
“Uttaranchal is a State with beautiful locations for film making and encouragement to film industry can add to the prosperity of this State.”
Surjit Singh Barnala
Governor, Uttaranchal
“The people of India have great interest in Cinema, which is a source of entertainment and sometimes education as well. Cinema industry need to be promoted in all states so as to give vivacity to this fine art. I am sure the newly constituted Uttaranchal film Chamber of Commerce will help in doing so in Uttaranchal.”
Suraj Bhan
Governor, Himachal Pradesh
“It is a matter of pleasure that ‘Uttaranchal Film Chamber of Commerce’ has taken up a purposeful task in its hands to gear up the entire state to work for laying down the foundation of a film industry. It is beyond doubt that Uttaranchal is the best suited place for Film Industry to flourish in view of the State being ‘treasure house’ of natural beauty.
Moreover, the establishment of a Film Industry will open lot of opportunities for tourism industry, as the two aspects are inevitably interrelated. Apart from this the crusade would generate lot of employment opportunities for needy youth.”
Nityanand Swami
Chief Minister, Uttaranchal
“The idea of popularising Uttaranchal with the film world is an excellent one and I fully subscribe to the view that Uttaranchal can definitely score upon other states in this trade if only a sincere effort is made. I am very happy that you have already apprised the Chief Minister and the Governor of the State for adopting a very sound film policy.
K.S.Fonia
Tourism Minister
“Being the oldest film producers’ association in India, our active support, guidance and cooperation from time to time will be always there. We send you our blessings, good wishes, and patronage in promotion of a good cinema and ideal film industry in Uttaranchal.
Shakti Samanta
President, IMPPA
“At the outset please accept my heartiest congratulations on becoming the President of Uttaranchal Film Chamber of Commerce, which would be flagged off by Smt. Sushma Swaraj Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting.
On behalf of the Film Producers Guild of India Ltd. and my own I send greeting & wish the function a great success.
Surinder Kapoor
President, Film Producers Guild
“It is a matter of great pleasure that such a small span of life of your new State, you have formed a Chamber for upliftment of the film members of the State.”
L.C.Bakliwal
President, East India Motion Picture Association
“Permit me please to extend my and my Association’s congratulations on the formation of Uttaranchal Film Chamber of Commerce to you, your colleagues and your honourable members.
I am sure of the newly formed Uttaranchal film chamber of Commerce being welcomed by India’s Film fraternity. I and my Association hail the advent of Uttaranchal Film Chamber of Commerce and assure it of our whole hearted cooperation and convey our best wishes for success of its mission.”
Santosh Singh Jain
President , Central Circuit Cine Association
“On behalf of the Malayalam Film Industry and the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce, apex body of the Malayalam Cinema, in particular, May I wish every success in all your noble endeavours.”
Dr. C.R.Ramdas
President, Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce
“I am very glad to note that you are taking up the film as much more than an entertainment but also as an industry. I also note that you have big plans to interact with your State Government for expansion of the film industry in the State. I also appreciate your point that your beautiful state nestling in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas provide ideal locations for film making. Your idea of a film city to be established in your State is very laudable.
As you are aware the general economic and industrial crisis in the country coupled with the rising popularity of the small screen is challenging the very foundations of film industry. Unless the Government comes forward with thoughtful and integrated plans of assistance, it would be very difficult for this industry and the art form to survive. I congratulate you for taking up all these issues in right earnest. Kindly tell us what we from this distance can do to build up bridges between the film industry in the northern-most State and the southern-most State of India “
P. Govinda Pillai
Chairman, Kerala State Film Development Corporation
“We are happy to note down that your Chamber is the first in India which is located in the most beautiful and natural environment of the great Himalayas.
We hereby convey our Hearty Congratulation for the newly formed Film Chamber of Commerce and we are sure that your Chamber will extend its maximum service to prosper the film industry of India.”
Rm. M. Annamalai
President, Tamilnadu Exhibtors’ Association
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Dr. R.K.Verma