State PCS - Uttar Pradesh (UP PCS)

• 30 May 2025

North India’s Largest Film City in Noida

Why in News? 

The International Film City project in Uttar Pradesh advanced with the submission of its layout plan to the  Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA).  

Key Points 

• Project Overview: 
  • The Film City will be located in Sector-21 of Greater Noida, along the Yamuna Expressway. 
  • It will cover a total area of 1,000 acres, making it the largest film city in North India. 
  • Phase 1 will cover 230 acres with an estimated investment of ₹1,510 crore. 
• UP Film Policy 2023: 
  • The government provides a 50% subsidy on the total cost of films made in regional languages such as Awadhi, Braj, Bundeli, and Bhojpuri. 
  • For Hindi films, a subsidy of up to 25% of the total production cost is available. 
  • Films that complete at least 50% of their shooting days in Uttar Pradesh are eligible for a subsidy of ₹1 crore. 
  • If a film completes two-thirds of its shooting days in the state, it becomes eligible for a maximum subsidy of ₹2 crore. 
  • Incentives for Engaging Local Talent: 
    • A grant of ₹25 lakh, or the actual remuneration paid (whichever is lower), is provided for featuring actors who are residents of Uttar Pradesh. 
    • An additional grant of ₹5 lakh, or 2% of the total subsidy (whichever is lower), is provided for employing local singers, composers, lyricists, directors, cameramen, and other crew members from the state. 
  • OTT Productions Incentives: 
    • Web-series shot at least two-thirds in UP receive 50% of production costs or ₹10 lakh per episode (whichever is less). 
    • Web-films get 25% of costs or up to ₹1 crore under similar criteria. 
  • Film Infrastructure Subsidies: 
    • Film Training Institutes get 25% capital subsidy or ₹50 lakh (minimum ₹50 lakh investment). 
    • Film studios/labs receive 25% subsidy or ₹50 lakh; rises to 35% in Poorvanchal, Vindhyanchal, and Bundelkhand (max ₹50 lakh). 
  • Outdoor Shooting Support: 
    • 25% discount on accommodation in UP STDC hotels/motels. 
    • Government guest house rooms at standard rates for film crews. 
  • Film Education Support: 
    • ₹25,000 stipend per student refunded for training 10 students each at FTII Pune and Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute Kolkata.. 
  • Nodal Agency: 
    • The implementation and coordination of the film policy are managed by Film Bandhu, the state's official film promotion body.