Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated Dadasaheb Phalke Awaree Asha Parekh for her special contribution to the world of cinema and said that this award to her is a recognition of women empowerment.

Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting (I&B), Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for I&B Dr. L. Murugan, Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Apurva Chandra, Chairpersons of Jury and other dignitaries were present at the event.

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu conferred National Film awards for the year 2020 under various categories at 68th edition of the ceremony in New Delhi. 

The Dada Saheb Phalke Award was also conferred on the occasions. 

Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting (I&B), Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for I&B Dr. L. Murugan, Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Apurva Chandra, Chairpersons of Jury and other dignitaries were present at the event.

Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated Dadasaheb Phalke Awaree Asha Parekh for her special contribution to the world of cinema and said that this award to her is a recognition of women empowerment.

Films have the widest impact among all the art forms, the President remarked, and added that films are not just an industry but also a medium for an artistic expression of our value system. Cinema is an effective tool for nation building as well.  

Murmu said that as the nation celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, feature and non-feature films related to the life stories of freedom fighters, known and unknown, will be welcomed by Indian audience. The audience desires production of such films which bolster unity in the society, accelerate the pace of development of the nation and strengthen the efforts of environmental protection.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that he holds a strong belief that Cinema is poetry in pictures mirroring the magic, marvel and madness of all that which makes us feel alive .