The Bhajanlal government in Rajasthan has introduced the Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy–2025 to enhance the state’s appeal for national and international film productions. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma highlighted the state’s cultural richness, desert landscapes, historic forts, and natural beauty, aiming to establish Rajasthan as a prominent filming destination. The policy not only offers subsidies of up to 30% for filming expenses but also streamlines administrative procedures to facilitate business operations.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari emphasized that the policy prioritizes simplifying processes to promote ease of doing business and effective policy implementation. Filmmakers shooting feature films, web series, TV serials, and documentaries in Rajasthan can benefit from subsidies capped at Rs 3 crore for feature films, Rs 2 crore for web series, Rs 1.5 crore for TV serials, and Rs 2 crore for documentaries. Productions showcasing Rajasthan locations extensively on screen will receive higher incentives, with subsidies linked to the percentage of shooting days completed in the state.
To encourage skill development, scholarships will be granted to Rajasthan students pursuing studies at renowned institutions like the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, and the National School of Drama, New Delhi. The policy also includes provisions for reimbursing permission fees for shooting at government-controlled locations and offers special incentives for award-winning films shot in Rajasthan. Additionally, a directory of shooting locations and an online platform will be developed to streamline the filmmaking process in the state.
