J&K 1st Film Subsidy 2021
By Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir
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Quick Answer
Up to ₹1.5 crore or 25% of production cost for a producer's first film shot in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.5Cr
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
About this subsidy
Under the Jammu & Kashmir Film Policy 2021, a producer shooting their first film in the UT can claim a production subsidy pegged to how much of the shoot happens locally:
- Minimum 50% of total shooting days in J&K — up to ₹1 crore, or 25% of the total Cost of Production (COP), whichever is lower
- Minimum 75% of total shooting days in J&K — up to ₹1.5 crore, or 25% of COP, whichever is lower
The 25%-of-COP test binds alongside the rupee cap, so a modest-budget film draws the percentage rather than the headline figure. Shooting-day records are the core evidence for the claim, which makes the location schedule a financing decision as much as a creative one.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
Provider
Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & KashmirJammu · Jammu and Kashmir · India
The Industries & Commerce Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir is the Union Territory's department for industrial and commercial development. Its online front door is the J&K Single Window portal, where a business registers once, applies for departmental approvals and…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹1.5Cr
What You Get
A production subsidy of up to ₹1 crore (minimum 50% of shooting days in J&K) or up to ₹1.5 crore (minimum 75% of shooting days), in each case capped at 25% of the total Cost of Production, whichever is lower. Claimed after the shoot against certified production accounts and shooting-day records.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Shoot in J&K
Obtain shoot permissions and complete the required proportion of shooting days in the UT.
You - 2
- 3
- 4
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a first film claim?
Up to ₹1 crore with a minimum 50% of shooting days in J&K, or up to ₹1.5 crore with a minimum 75% — in both cases limited to 25% of the total Cost of Production, whichever is lower.
What counts for the shooting-day threshold?
The proportion of the film's total shooting days that take place within the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
Does the rupee cap always apply?
You receive the lower of the rupee cap and 25% of the total Cost of Production.
Who administers it?
The J&K Film Development Council / Government of J&K under the Film Policy 2021.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
