The Minority Affairs Minister was addressing a 'Global Film Tourism Conclave' organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in suburban Mumbai.
Naqvi said that Indian film industry has been playing a key role in eliminating various social evils, creating an atmosphere against various social problems and also towards bringing social reforms.
"Indian films have succeeded in delivering effective messages social, cultural and reformist issues. Films can play an important role in eliminating the menace of terrorism and radicalism," he said.
"India is geographically, socially and culturally a rich and beautiful country. In India, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Gujarat to northeast states, beautiful locations attract not only domestic, but also foreign film makers to shoot their movies at these places," he said.
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"We should provide information to the entire world about these promotional programmes," he said.
He added that organisations such as PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry can play an important role in encouraging these possibilities.
Naqvi said that India is one of the few countries in the world, where the film sector has an industry status.
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