New Delhi 28th August: “ The role of media is
very essential in developing economy. But it should not cross its limit.
Entertainment has a very important place in our life we must appreciate the
efforts of ICMEI to bring in International media summit at the right hour” said
Shyam Jaju Senior Vice President BJP and State in charge for Delhi and
Uttrakhand at the inauguration of summit at Hyatt Hotel in Delhi.
“ Comparing Indian media and entertainment industry of USA
Dr. Lalit Bhasin President Delhi Indo American Chamber of Commerce said, “We
have yet to grow at the level of American both quantity wise and quality
wise, We have to be more responsible in
our action”.
Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and Chairperson of Media And
Entertainment Committee of IACC initiated the talks by quoting figures from the
Indian media and entertainment industry. “We are one of the biggest industry
and we need more synchronization and planning in developing and promoting this
industry so that we all can be more helpful to the government as well as to the
large audience of this country”
“The business may look glamorous but the hard work and
investment today in entertainment business is huge. Government has to come down
to support the industry by way of reducing taxes,” said J.P.Chowskey President
FFI- Film Federation Of India the Apex body in films business in India.
We are ready to join hands in all those issues, which are
common, and for the benefits of the industry. ICMEI is a strong platform to remind
government about our concerns,” said T.P.Agarwal President IMPPA- Indian Motion
Picture Producers Association.
“American market of media and entertainment is in the hands
of private people. The demand and supply measures the quantum of business. The
industry is huge and we have catered to international business for the survival”
said Peter Kemp Deputy Minister Counselor Economic, Environment, Science &
Technology Affairs Embassy of the United States of America.
Later ICMEI presented a special award to KISAN Channel of
Ministry of Information And Broadcasting, Government of India. The advisor
Naresh Sirohi and Channel Head Ranjan Mukherjee received the award. Delegates
attended the summit from 30 countries of the World. Pratyush Kumar Vice
President IACC paid vote of thanks.
