Meghalaya government launches its own OTT platform Hello Meghalaya
Meghalaya government launched its very own OTT platform Hello Meghalaya.
Meghalaya becomes the first State to launch an OTT platform that monetizes youth passion. To cater for the huge youth population base, Government of Meghalaya introduced Hello Meghalaya OTT platform that intends to engage them in productive activities and enable economic growth.
Hello Meghalaya Platform provides content ranging from Movies, Music Videos, short films and many more.
For film makers the platform provides up to Rs.5 lakhs per film, with additional funding for nationally or internationally acclaimed films. Content creators gets Rs.18,000 every month for maximum uploads, more funds are provided based on number of views they have. Short video makers, short film makers are also benefitted from the platform.
Further, the government is also planning to stream key live events in the app such as football matches of State’s leagues, music festivals, MGMP events and many more. The intent is to make the content and events available to everybody in the State.
Chief minister Conrad K. Sangma said that in continuation of effort of recognition of language, the State intends to do their bit to preserve and promote the languages. He said, «This is going to be a very important game-changer for the talents and an opportunity like never before to the film makers and musicians of our state.”
He urged the State’s people to join the platform and view content to enable payment to the local creative talent pool. He also cited Prime Minister’s
