India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today said that the National Film Awards are being taken to the country's best tourist destinations, inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to take national events beyond conventional venues and connect them with destinations across the country.

Interacting with the media, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "We are taking the National Film Awards to the best tourist destinations in the country, inspired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji."

He said that Ekta Nagar has gained recognition across the world and is a highly attractive destination, home to the world's tallest sta...