Waive tax to boost film tourism: FICCI-YES BANK study

Says govt to make norms making it mandatory on foreign production houses to hire specific number of local artistes, technical crew

A  FICCI-YES BANK study has recommended a series of policy initiatives including tax concessions to foreign film makers to give a boost to local tourism.

Various foreign governments offer tax incentives and rebates to encourage foreign film makers to shoot in their countries.  

The study also says government to make norms making it mandatory on foreign production houses to hire specific number of local artistes and technical crew.

The recommendations are part of the study  'Film Tourism: India as the Next Hotspot' was released by Jyotsna Suri, vice president of FICCI today.

The study lists five point agenda to give boost to film tourism which include mandatory hiring of Indians in film shoots, protection of local culture, fast track clearances for film shoots, responsible tourism practices and grant of tax incentives.