Explanation:

The Directorate of Film Festivals is an Indian governmental agency that initiates and presents the International Film Festival of India, the National Film Awards and the Indian Panorama. Since 1967, the award is given by a national panel appointed annually by the DFF to a director for their work within Indian cinema. It is presented by the President of India at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The winner is given a "Swarna Kamal" (Golden Lotus) certificate and a cash prize of ?2.5 lakh