India, July 22 -- Jharkhand signed an agreement with Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) on Wednesday to establish the state's first Film and Television Institute, a move Chief Minister Hemant Soren said would create new opportunities for youth in the film and creative industries.

The Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited (JFDCL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SRFTI to establish and operate the Film and Television Institute of Jharkhand.

Soren said the institute would provide young people access to world-class technical education and training in film media and creative fields. He said Jharkhand has immense talent but needs opportunities and proper guidance to help youth realise their po...