Children's Film Society, India

Children's Film Society India (CFSI) was a nodal organisation of Government of India that produced children's films and various TV programs in various Indian languages.

Established in 1955, CFSI functioned under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and was headquartered in Mumbai.

The concept of an exclusive cinema for India's children was mooted by its first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and Children's Film Society, India (CFSI) was founded on 11 May 1955 with Hriday Nath Kunzru as its first president.

[3] The Chairperson of CFSI was selected for a duration of three years, and over the years, several notable personalities have remained Chairperson of CFSI including Sai Paranjpye (twice),[4] Nafisa Ali (2005–2008), Nandita Das[1] (2008–2012), Amol Gupte (2012–2015) and Mukesh Khanna (2015–2018).

[6] CFSI also organised an International Children's Film Festival held every alternate year in India.