Overview

• The MoU was exchanged in Mumbai on July 21 by MFSCDCL managing director Swati Mhase-Patil and FTII vice-chancellor Dheeraj Singh, witnessed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior officials.
• Four decentralized hubs in Goregaon, Kolhapur, Prabhadevi and Karjat will offer certified training in filmmaking, television production and digital content creation.
• Initial frameworks are being developed for short-term programs and formal credentialing to bridge gaps between creative talent and industry requirements.
• Maharashtra’s creator economy surged from Rs 92,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh crore in just 100 days, underscoring the urgency of professional upskilling.
• Leaders intend to harness India’s storytelling soft power, highlighting cultural narratives such as Hanuman and Krishna to project the state as a global creative centre.