AGARTALA: A sum of Rs 5.7 crores has been earmarked by the Tripura government for setting up of a film institute in the state. 

This was informed by Tripura information and cultural affairs minister Sushanta Chowdhury. 

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Chowdhury said that that the Tripura government has decided to allocate Rs 5 crore 76 lakh for the stateโ€™s first ever film institute.  

The Film Institute would be set up in collaboration with Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute. 

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Chowdhury said, โ€œThis government is trying hard to make its presence felt. We are trying our best to make the change visible and reach people with benefits.โ€ 

โ€œFor the first time in the history of Tripura, the government is going to set up a film institute. The state government has already allocated Rs 5 crore 76 lakh for the ambitious project,โ€ he added.