Order Issued to Regularize Direct Import of Barco Projectors for KSFDC Theatres, Subject to Board Approval ...

Summary

The Government of Kerala has issued an order granting formal ratification for the direct import of Barco projectors by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) for its theatres in Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. This action was taken to modernize the facilities and ensure the timely reopening of theatres following COVID-19 restrictions and for the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). The ratification acknowledges that the procurement was done without prior government approval but was necessary for operational requirements.

Key points

• Ratification granted for the direct import of Barco projectors by KSFDC.
• The procurement was for Kairali/Sree theatres in Kozhikode and Kairali/Sree/Nila in Thiruvananthapuram.
• The purchase was made without prior government approval, necessitating this retrospective ratification.
• The import was part of modernization efforts and to ensure timely reopening post-COVID-19.
• The decision was approved by the Council of Ministers.

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