Govt introduces box office system in film sector

KATHMANDU: Government has introduced the box office system in Kathmandu valley from today.

During a programme organised at Film Development Board here on Tuesday, Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Gokul Prasad Baskota, launched the system much sought in the film sector in Nepal.

On the occasion, Minister Baskota informed that the box office system was launched to make the investment in film secure and promote transparency. "With the box office in place, the film sector would be promoted," he said, adding that it would help generate revenue to the state as well.

Meanwhile, the box office will be launched in movie theatres outside the valley from coming February.