India’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today said that India is a pivotal power in Asia and as member of the BRICS consortium, it would like to play a crucial role to strengthen ties among the member countries. He said, organising the first ever BRICS Film Technology Symposium is a step in this direction to bring the people from all member states together. Addressing the virtual inauguration of BRICS Film Technology Symposium, organized by FICCI, jointly with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and FTII, Mr. Thakur said, through the medium of films, art and culture India has also open avenues for cooperation which will be supporting development and growth in the film business.