Interacting with students and faculty members of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, he also said the government would hold discussions with all stakeholders before finalising the draft of new cinematograph act.
"The government to bring statute to make both institutes; FTII, Pune and SRFTI (Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute), Kolkata as Centres of National Excellence," Javadekar said on Twitter.
The erstwhile UPA government also had a plan to bring a bill to accord the Centre of National Excellence status to FTII. Then Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni had said the government would bring a bill in this regard.
The measure was expected to enable the institute to foster creative ideas and enjoy the academic status and privileges of a university. It was also expected to facilitate students to pursue higher studies and research in both India and abroad.
In another tweet, Javadekar said the government would "ensure complete modernisation and upgradation of FTII as planned" and "provide all budgetary support".
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