MUMBAI: As a special gesture to filmmakers making Rajasthani language films, the Rajasthan government has decided to give a subsidy of Rs 500,000. This was announced by the state chief minister Ashok Gehlot.

With this, the six-and-a-half-decade-old Rajasthani film industry hopes to match the standards of Tamil, Telugu, Bhojpuri and Kanada films. 

About a fortnight ago, a delegation of Rajasthani film producers had met Gehlot and sought subsidies and drew the state government‘s attention towards the plight of the local film industry.

Confirming the initiative, Rajasthan government principal secretary, finance CK Mathew said, "We have cleared the proposal that allows an aid up to Rs 5 lakh for all the Rajasthani films after their completion. The producers, after getting clearance from the Censor Board, can apply for this aid."

The state government has been providing 100 per cent entertainment tax exemption to the Rajasthani films shot in the state.