Press Information Bureau

Media Advisory for 69th National Film Awards

The Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will give away the Awards at the 69th National Film Awards Function, as per the following schedule:

Venue: Vigyan Bhawan

Date: October 17, 2023

Time: 3.00 PM onwards

Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and other senior dignitaries will be present on the occasion.

You are cordially invited to cover the event. Entry for media will be strictly as per the following guidelines:

• All media must arrive latest by 2 PM.
• Only one correspondent and one photojournalist/cameraman will be allowed per news organization.
• Entry for media persons with equipment (still photographers and TV cameras) will be strictly on the basis of the PIB accreditation card.
• Entry for correspondents (agencies, print and electronic media) will only be through invitation cards issued by NFDC for this function.
• A limited number of invitation cards will be issued on First Come, First Serve basis.
• Correspondents from agencies, print and electronic media may collect invitation cards in person from Room No. 213, National Media Centre, till 6 PM, 16^th October 2023. Cards may be collected either by showing your PIB accreditation, or a suitable letter of authorisation from your editor.