India Strengthens Film Preservation Through National Film Heritage Mission

The Government of India is intensifying efforts to preserve the nation’s cinematic heritage under the National Film Heritage Mission. So far, 1,469 films, covering about 4.3 lakh minutes, have been digitised and restored using modern technology. Maintained by the National Film Archives of India, many titles are accessible online for public viewing and research. Alongside preservation, the government continues to support filmmakers across all Indian languages, reinforcing cultural diversity and safeguarding India’s rich audiovisual legacy.