The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) was established in 1961 under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

The primary objective of the NFAI is to preserve and promote Indian cinema by collecting, preserving, and restoring films, as well as promoting their exhibition and study.

The Kerala State Film Archives is dedicated to the preservation of regional cinema, particularly films produced in Malayalam.

Film archives contribute to the globalization of Indian cinema by restoring and preserving Indian films, organizing international film festivals, and facilitating the distribution of Indian films abroad.

The Indian Documentary Foundation (IDF) Archives is responsible for the preservation of documentaries and short films produced in India.

Film archives promote the study and research of Indian cinema by providing access to film prints and digital copies, organizing seminars and workshops, and publishing books and journals on Indian cinema.

The North-Eastern Film Archives is dedicated to the preservation of films produced in the North-Eastern region of India.

Film archives contribute to the cultural heritage of India by preserving and restoring Indian films, promoting the study and research of Indian cinema, and facilitating the distribution of Indian films abroad.

The Marathi Film Archives is dedicated to the preservation of films produced in the Marathi language.

Film archives contribute to the education and training of filmmakers by providing access to film prints and digital copies, organizing seminars and workshops, and collaborating with film schools and universities.

The Kannada Film Archives is dedicated to the preservation of films produced in the Kannada language.

Film archives contribute to the development of film criticism in India by providing access to film prints and digital copies, organizing seminars and workshops, and publishing books and journals on Indian cinema.

The Tamil Film Archives is dedicated to the preservation of films produced in the Tamil language.

Film archives contribute to the preservation of India's cultural diversity by preserving and restoring films from different regions and languages of India, promoting the study and research of regional cinema, and facilitating the distribution of regional films abroad.

The Telugu Film Archives is dedicated to the preservation of films produced in the Telugu language.