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J&K Grants 495 Film Shooting Permits, No Subsidies Issued Since 2021
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:02 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved 495 film shooting permits, but has not disbursed any subsidies since 2021.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has granted a total of 495 film shooting permits in the current fiscal year. The permits cover a range of locations across the state, from mountainous terrains to urban settings.
Despite the large number of approvals, the state has not released any film‑industry subsidies since 2021. The subsidy scheme, which was intended to support local productions, has remained dormant for the past two years.
The decision to issue permits without accompanying financial support has drawn attention from filmmakers who rely on state incentives to offset production costs. Industry observers note that the lack of subsidies could affect the attractiveness of Jammu and Kashmir as a filming destination.
The government has not issued a statement explaining the pause in subsidy disbursement, but the move underscores a shift in policy priorities for the state's cultural and economic development initiatives.
Despite the large number of approvals, the state has not released any film‑industry subsidies since 2021. The subsidy scheme, which was intended to support local productions, has remained dormant for the past two years.
The decision to issue permits without accompanying financial support has drawn attention from filmmakers who rely on state incentives to offset production costs. Industry observers note that the lack of subsidies could affect the attractiveness of Jammu and Kashmir as a filming destination.
The government has not issued a statement explaining the pause in subsidy disbursement, but the move underscores a shift in policy priorities for the state's cultural and economic development initiatives.