Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2020-12-07

Performing essential renovation and rehabilitation activities of the Mahinda Rajapaksa National Tele Cinema Park

- Mahinda Rajapaksha National Tele Cinema Park has been established for earmarking a renaissance in the local cinema and tele creations sector by providing studios and scenic background facilities as well as accommodation and other facilities for artists of the said field, on a concessionary basis. 13 local films, 18 tele dramas and 08 songs for advertisements have been produced up to date since the year 2010. Since this park has not been properly maintained for the past four years, most of the physical resources of the institution are being deteriorated. Therefore, it has been identified that prompt actions should be taken to carry out essential renovations of the tele cinema park and accordingly, the the proposal made by the Hon. Prime Minister in his capacity as the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs for allocating funds from the General Treasury during the years 2021 and 2022 for the purpose, was approved by the Cabinet.