President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Confers 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. Veteran actor Anant Nag was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to theatre and cinema. Key announcements included holding future award ceremonies across various tourist destinations to promote tourism and cultural heritage, the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), and the approval of 15,000 Creative Labs. Various feature and non-feature films across multiple languages, including regional tongues like Garhwali, Tulu, and Santhali, received honors, highlighting India's linguistic and cultural diversity.