NEW DELHI: The Government has cleared proposals for setting up Film Facilitation Office (FFO) in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata for foreign film producers in assisting them to procure requisite permissions to shoot in India.

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore told Parliament today that the FFO would be set up with the help of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).

It would also disseminate information on shooting locations and the facilities available with the Indian film industry for production and post production. 

A total number of 33 requests from foreign filmmakers for shooting in India have been received till date during the current year, Rathore said. The requests include shooting of feature films and television shows.

The Government has already taken several steps to promote India as a filming destination and to promote Indian film industry.

The Ministry has also taken up with Home and External Affairs Ministries, the issues relating to easing of visa norms as well as simplification of procedures for according permission, duly taking into consideration the security concerns and other related issues.