West Bengal issues advisory on fair pay and 10-hour shifts for film workers

West Bengal's Information and Cultural Affairs Department has issued an advisory seeking fair wages, reasonable working hours, safety and dignity for artistes, technicians and other workers. It covers film, TV, OTT, web series and digital productions shot wholly or partly in the state, in any language, and proposes written procedures on wages, timely payment, overtime, safe locations and complaint redressal.