New Delhi: In the recently-concluded 67th National Film Awards, Sikkim was considered the ‘Most Film Friendly State’ in the country.  The national award was based on the state’s performance in the past few years.

In this recognition, the award was received by the state's Information and Public Relations Minister Lok Nath Sharma at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday from Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.

Sikkim government has made several attractive provisions to have a friendly film shooting environment for the producers and directors and also for the local filmmakers. The small Himalayan state was identified for its emergence as a new film shooting landscape in India. Sikkim was recognised for standing out as a new destination for shooting films in the country, according to the official information. The recognition comes as a moment of pride for the state and shall greatly facilitate, setting the foundation for Sikkim to become a premier film destination, while also providing opportunities for the local filmmakers and artists.

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