Renowned cine stars Nana Patekar and Rajpal Yadav, Producer Anil Sharma and other crew members of Film Journey' called on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at his official residence Oak Over here on Monday late evening.
The Chief Minister apprised them that the state government was promoting film production in Himachal as it has been blessed with rich culture, history and picturesque locations.
Sukhu said to promote Himachal as a favourite destination for film production, the state government had formulated a comprehensive Film Policy and was planning to set up a Film Facilitation Cell in the Department of Information and Public Relations as a single Window platform for granting permission, thereby ensuring a prompt online process within three working days, he said.
"Our Government will offer more developed film shooting locations to film producers with improved amenities," he said and added that the government will allow the film units engaged in outdoor shooting of films in the state to use airstrips and helipads located in various parts of Himachal.
Principal Advisor (Media) to the Chief Minister, Naresh Chauhan and Mayor Municipal Corporation Shimla Surinder Chauhan were also present on the occasion.