India’s Best Tourist Destinations to Host National Film Awards: Vaishnaw

UdaipurTimes, Sept 22, 2026 - Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday, September 22, said that the National Film Awards are being taken to the country’s best tourist destinations, inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take national events beyond conventional venues and connect them with destinations across the country.

Interacting with the media, Vaishnaw said that Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat (where the 72nd National Film Awards is being hosted today September 22), has gained recognition across the world and is a highly attractive destination and home to the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He added that when the President of India Droupadi Murmu and leading personalities from the Indian film industry visit such a renowned tourist destination, it would provide an opportunity for more people to learn about and experience the destination.

Vaishnaw invited all States to submit proposals identifying their best tourism destinations for hosting the National Film Awards. He said the proposals should include the best facilities as well as a plan for 360-degree development of the destination. The State whose proposal is selected will host the subsequent National Film Awards at the proposed tourist destination.