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It is learnt that the government will follow suit in the case of film festival as well. “As per the proposal, Rs 2 crore can be raised through the delegate passes and other revenue incomes itself. Remaining Rs 1 crore can be met from their plan funds. The youth festival, which was cancelled, has been reinstated, and will be held without fanfare at Alappuzha . Last year’s expenses were Rs 6 crore,” he said.The minister said the academy has also said that two third of the expenses could be met through the delegate fees and has also proposed increasing the delegate fee this year..