Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune will conduct skill-oriented short courses under the Special Project category of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). The National Skill Development Council (NSDC) has granted approval to FTII as the status of Training Provider in the 'Media and Entertainment' Sector Skill Council (SSC) and allowed it to conduct film-and- television related skill development courses. <br/><br/>The courses will begin in Pune, Guwahati, Jaipur and Visakhapatnam. FTII Director Bhupendra Kainthola said, this is a major boost to FTII's plans to take short courses to smaller towns and cities. He said, the funding under PMKVY will further help lower course fees.