National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM)

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In response to a question in Lok Sabha recently, the Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting said that till date 1,469 titles, equaling 4.3 lakh minutes of films, have been digitized under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM).

About National Film Heritage Mission

• It was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for restoring and preserving the film heritage of India. 
• Implementation Agency: National Film Archive of India, Pune.
• Objectives:
  • Condition assessment of film reels to ascertain the remaining life of the film.
  • 2K/4K picture and sound restoration of landmark films of India and recording of new picture and sound inter-negatives of each film.
  • Digitization of films.
  • Construction of archival and preservation facilities called vaults.
  • Training and workshops for in-house capacity building.
  • Web-based end-to-end IT solution.

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Key Facts about National Film Archive of India (NFAI)

• It was established in February 1964 as a media unit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
• Its primary objective is to acquire and preserve Indian cinematic heritage. 
• This includes preservation of film and non-film material, including but not limited to celluloid, stills, glass slides, posters, lobby cards, scripts, and song booklets.
• Beyond safeguarding celluloid history, the NFAI actively promotes Indian cinema. 
  • They organize screenings, film appreciation courses, and research programs, fostering a deeper understanding of Indian film culture.
• It is headquartered in Pune with regional centers in Bangalore, Kolkata, and Trivandrum.
• It has been a member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) since 1969.

Source: PIB