Raipur, Jan. 24 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai laid the foundation stone for the Chitrotpala International Film City and Tribal and Cultural Convention Centre at Naya Raipur, marking a major step towards developing the state as a hub for cinema, culture and creative industries.

The foundation stone-laying ceremony (Bhoomi Poojan) was held in the presence of senior ministers, legislators, and officials of the Chhattisgarh government, along with representatives from the film and creative industries. Veteran filmmaker Anil Sharma also attended the event, extending industry support to the project.

According to a release, the project, touted to be India's first world-class, fully equipped Film City, is created by Tarun Rathi, ...