On Thursday, state Cultural Affairs Minister Advocate Ashish Shelar instructed his department to introduce a single-window clearance scheme to streamline the process for issuing film shooting permits across Maharashtra. The initiative is designed to provide a significant boost to the state’s film industry, positioning Maharashtra as a hub for production houses, generating substantial employment opportunities, and ensuring a smoother, more efficient process for producers.

Shelar emphasised that the Cultural Affairs Department plays a vital role in employment generation and raising awareness of societal issues. He urged senior officials to implement necessary schemes effectively to enhance the department’s contribution to the state’s cultural landscape.