Why in News?
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on September 22, 2026.
Key Points
- For the first time in the ceremony’s 70-year history, the National Film Awards will be held outside Delhi.
- The 72nd National Film Awards will felicitate 92 winners for contributions to Indian cinema.
- The ceremony is organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the awards will be presented by the President of India.
Exam Connect
- Statue of Unity → 182 m → world’s tallest statue → dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel → Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- National Film Awards → instituted 1954 → initially called State Awards for Films