New Delhi, June 30 -- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken two major decisions aimed at strengthening the Indian film industry and increasing the number of cinema screens across the country. The decisions were taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi. During the meeting with senior ministry officials, the Minister directed immediate structural measures to bolster film production, distribution and technological integration.

The Ministry has constituted a high-level Study Group under the chairmanship of Prasoon Joshi, with industry experts and technology partners as members. The Group will examine the opportunities and challenges before I...