Kathmandu, Oct. 29 -- On Tuesday, the Nepal government announced a grant of Rs35 million in the current fiscal year to encourage the production of films that highlight the country's culture, history and tourism. The Ministry of Information and Communication invited applications for the grant under the 'Procedure for Providing Incentive Grants for Film Production in Areas of Cultural and National Significance, 2026'. It provided a 21-day deadline for the applications.

The grants are available in three categories: scriptwriting, production and post-production. The ministry will offer up to Rs500,000 each for five scripts, Rs7 million each for three film productions and Rs2 million each for five post-production projects. The initiative is p...