Question

Write short note on

National Film Archives of India

Answer 1

i. The National Film Archives of India established in 1964, serves as the media unit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India.

ii. The main office of the National Film Archives of India is located in Pune, Maharashtra.

iii. The principal objectives of the National Film Archives of India are as follows:

1. To search and obtain rare Indian films and to preserve the heritage of Indian Cinema for the benefit of future generations. 
2. To classify the important aspects of films, document data, and undertake research relating to films.
3. To act as a centre for the dissemination (spread) of film culture.