India Expands Promotion of Cinema and Creative Talent through DCDFC Scheme Implemented by National Film Development Corporation
India Expands Promotion of Cinema and Creative Talent through DCDFC Scheme Implemented by National Film Development Corporation
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting allocates funds under DCDFC (Development, Communication and Dissemination of Filmic Content) Scheme to National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
The aims of scheme are to promote the creation, innovation, and dissemination of film content. This includes organizing and participating in the film festivals to promote Indian films at national and international platforms, while also providing financial assistance to filmmakers and film-related institutions to enhance the visibility and global reach of Indian cinema. It further supports preservation, restoration, digitization, and archiving of India’s film heritage, and provides incentives for Audio-Visual co-production and international films shooting in India.
The Ministry also supports filmmakers and other creative professionals through the DCDFC Scheme by organizing and supporting various film festivals, workshops, screenings, masterclasses, and dissemination activities that encourage the growth of the film sector and facilitate interaction among filmmakers, artists, technicians, and other industry professionals. The details in this regard are available at https://www.nfdcindia.com and https://mib.gov.in/en/offerings/schemes-monitoring .
The funds utilisation details of DCDFC Scheme are given below:
S
No.
Financial Year
Funds Allocated & Disbursed
to NFDC (₹ in Cr)
Funds Utilised by NFDC
(₹ in Cr)
1
2021-22
84.50
77.69
2
2022-23
127.00
122.78
3.
2023-24
348.12
339.89
4.
2024-25
340.68
324.21
5
2025-26*
232.46
156.86
*Till 26.02.2026.
The Ministry through NFDC undertakes partnerships with State Governments to promote cinema and related activities like organization of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Goa every year.
Further, WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) was organized successfully at Mumbai in year 2025. Also, Residential Writers’ Lab was organized in collaboration with the Maharashtra Film Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd. (MFSCDCL) at Maharashtra Film City. The year-wise details of major events, number of screenings/shows and approximate number of delegates/participants are placed below:
Year
Event
No. of Screenings/
Shows
Approx Delegates/
Participants
2025
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
380
17,999
2025
World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
–
1,00,000 +
2024
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
435
15,384
2024
Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)
314
12,027
2023
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
318
13,902
2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
293
12,431
2022
Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF)
119
8,898
2021
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
236
8,888
Participation in these events includes representation from various States/UTs as well as international delegates.
The information was submitted today in the Lok Sabha in a written reply to Shri G. Kumar Naik by Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs.