Bihar only state to impart training in film production

PATNA: Information and public relations department (IPRD) secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Saturday said that besides carrying out its routine works, the IPRD has developed innovative ideas which was evident from the successful organisation of the film appreciation workshops.
Addressing the valedictory function of the 10th Film Appreciation Workshop at Soochana Bhawan here, Bhushan said that the IPRD has a dedicated faculty for holding such workshops.He said that Bihar is the only state where the government is imparting training to the students in film production. Though some similar facilities have been provided in Tamil Nadu, it is only for the students of the film institution, he said.
Earlier, the IPRD secretary distributed certificates among 30 participants who attended the workshop.
Chief coordinator of the workshop R N Das thanked the IPRD for organizing such workshops.
IPRD director Ganesh Prasad thanked Bhushan, faculty members R N Das, Prof N N Pandey, Jaimangal Deo, Vinod Anupam, Minti Chaklanavis and other colleagues for the successful conduct of the function.