Chandigarh, April 4 – Haryana Minister of State for Sports, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Sh. Gaurav Gautam on Friday inaugurated the Haryana Film Mahotsav-2025 in Tagore Auditorium of Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the Haryana Film Festival is an important cultural event, which will not only promote the culture and language of Haryana, but will also give a new identity to the talents of the state.
The two-day film festival is being organized under the joint aegis of Cine Foundation, Haryana (Vishwa Samwad Kendra) and Maharishi Dayanand University.
Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that such programmes will pave the way for the Haryanvi film industry to get international fame and the film artists, producers, directors and others associated with it will also get more employment opportunities.
The Sports Minister also called upon the youth to join sports and arts to avoid drug addiction. He said that a Centre of Excellence will be set up by the Sports Ministry in MDU and said that this centre will prove to be a milestone in the times to come.
The Minister also announced a grant of Rs 5 lakh for the Haryana Film Mahotsav-2025 and released the souvenir of the Haryana Film Mahotsav-2025.
Earlier speaking on the occasion, MDU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rajbir Singh said that films are not only a means of entertainment, but they are a powerful medium to bring social and cultural change in the society.
Chairperson of Vishwa Samvad Kendra, Dr. Markandey Ahuja and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.
