About National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM):
- It was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for restoring and preserving the film heritage of India.
- Implementation Agency: National Film Archive of India, Pune.
- Objectives:
- Condition assessment of film reels to ascertain the remaining life of the film.
- 2K/4K picture and sound restoration of landmark films of India and recording of new picture and sound inter-negatives of each film.
- Digitization of films.
- Construction of archival and preservation facilities called vaults.
- Training and workshops for in-house capacity building.
- Web-based end-to-end IT solution.
Key Facts about National Film Archive of India (NFAI):
- It was established in February 1964 as a media unit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
- Its primary objective is to acquire and preserve Indian cinematic heritage.
- This includes preservation of film and non-film material, including but not limited to celluloid, stills, glass slides, posters, lobby cards, scripts, and song booklets.
- Beyond safeguarding celluloid history, the NFAI actively promotes Indian cinema.
- They organize screenings, film appreciation courses, and research programs, fostering a deeper understanding of Indian film culture.
- It is headquartered in Pune with regional centers in Bangalore, Kolkata, and Trivandrum.
- It has been a member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) since 1969.
