{"id":12503,"date":"2025-12-02T14:56:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=12503"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:56:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:26:22","slug":"powering-the-avgc-xr-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=12503","title":{"rendered":"Powering the AVGC-XR Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"font-weight: 500; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Powering the AVGC-XR Revolution<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 500; text-align: justify;\">\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s Leap into the Future of Media and Entertainment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 18 NOV 2025 10:59AM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s media and entertainment sector is a sunrise industry, projected to\u00a0cross USD 100 billion by 2030, powered by digital innovation and creative-tech growth.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The\u00a0Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)\u00a0is reshaping creative education through global partnerships with\u00a0Netflix, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA\u00a0and others, building a world-class talent ecosystem.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Indian VFX and animation studios now play a key role in\u00a0global cinema, contributing to blockbusters like\u00a0Avatar, Thor: The Dark World, and Game of Thrones.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s Creative Economy at an Inflection Point<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s Media and Entertainment sector has emerged as one of the country\u2019s fastest-growing industries, powered by digital innovation, youth-driven demand, and a surge in creative entrepreneurship. Recognised by the government as a high-potential segment within the services economy, the sector is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of about\u00a07 percent, reaching approximately\u00a0\u20b93,067 billion by 2027. The national outlook envisions this ecosystem scaling up to\u00a0USD 100 billion by 2030, signalling a decisive shift from a content-consuming nation to a global creator and exporter of intellectual property.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The strategic vision for the sector rests on three core pillars:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Current initiatives aim to strengthen domestic capability in animation, visual effects, gaming, and extended reality through investments in training, digital infrastructure, and innovation-driven institutions. At the same time, inclusive participation across regional and linguistic boundaries remains a key policy priority, ensuring that creative opportunities extend beyond metropolitan clusters and into emerging cultural economies.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Economically, the Media and Entertainment sector contributes significantly to value addition and job creation, with its gross value-added share steadily increasing over the last decade. India offers a\u00a040 to 60 percent cost advantage\u00a0in animation and VFX services, supported by a large skilled workforce. This comparative edge has attracted a steady inflow of international projects and positioned India as a preferred destination for global post-production work. The sector\u2019s growing global resonance is equally visible in digital media, where nearly\u00a025 percent of total viewership for Indian OTT content originates from overseas audiences. This reflects not only the commercial appeal of India\u2019s creative output but also its expanding role in\u00a0cultural diplomacy, as Indian stories continue to build emotional and cultural connections across continents.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The AVGC-XR Revolution<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This creative resurgence finds its most dynamic expression in the AVGC-XR sector, where technology, storytelling, and innovation converge to define the next chapter of India\u2019s media and entertainment growth. It is here that India\u2019s creative ambition meets its digital capability marking a shift from producing content for audiences to shaping experiences for the world.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Genesis\u00a0and Institutional Framework<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s creative economy has entered a transformative phase with the formal recognition of the\u00a0Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR)\u00a0sector as a key driver of growth. The policy journey gained momentum in\u00a02022\u00a0with the constitution of the\u00a0AVGC Promotion Task Force, established to formulate a comprehensive national strategy for nurturing India\u2019s AVGC-XR ecosystem as a global hub for creative technology and digital content production. The Task Force recommended the establishment of a\u00a0National AVGC-XR Mission\u00a0with a \u201cCreate in India\u201d focus to position the country as a global hub for digital content creation and creativity.\u00a0The AVGC Promotion Task Force\u2019s report projected the creation of\u00a0around 20 lakh direct and indirect jobs in the coming ten years, while estimating that the sector could contribute\u00a0to India\u2019s GDP\u00a0through production, exports, and allied services.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>IICT \u2013 From Vision to Action<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>May 2025:\u00a0Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) was formalised as a Section 8 company to advance India\u2019s AVGC-XR ecosystem through education, research, and innovation, transforming policy intent into institutional action.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>May 2025:\u00a0IICT onboarded\u00a0Google, YouTube, Meta, Adobe, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Wacom, and JioStar\u00a0as industry partners to co-develop curricula, offer internships and scholarships, and support creative-tech startups through incubation and mentoring.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>July 15, 2025:\u00a0Admissions opened for the\u00a0first academic session\u00a0featuring\u00a0specialised courses\u00a0across Gaming, Post-Production, Animation, Comics, and XR, designed in consultation with industry experts. The institute has also signed an\u00a0MoU with the University of York (United Kingdom)\u00a0to facilitate\u00a0faculty exchange, collaborative research, and globally benchmarked curriculum development.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>July 18, 2025:\u00a0The\u00a0first IICT campus\u00a0was inaugurated at the\u00a0NFDC Complex, Mumbai, with an initial\u00a0budget of \u20b9400 crore\u00a0and a goal of training around\u00a0300 students\u00a0in the inaugural batch alongside professional upskilling modules.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>August 30, 2025:\u00a0The\u00a0WaveX Media-Tech Startup Incubator\u00a0was launched to nurture creative entrepreneurship. The first cohort included\u00a015 startups, receiving mentorship, infrastructure, and access to global partners.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>October 7, 2025:\u00a0IICT signed an\u00a0MoU with FICCI and Netflix\u00a0to co-create curricula, conduct masterclasses, and provide scholarships under the\u00a0Netflix Fund for Creative Equity, integrating global content expertise into India\u2019s creative-education ecosystem.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>One of the most significant milestones in India\u2019s AVGC-XR journey has been the creation of a dedicated institutional framework to nurture talent and innovation. The\u00a0National Center of Excellence (NCoE) for AVGC-XR, approved by the Government in\u00a02024, was envisioned as the country\u2019s\u00a0apex body for training, research, and industry collaboration\u00a0in animation, visual effects, gaming, and immersive media.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In\u00a02024, the\u00a0Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)\u00a0was unveiled in\u00a0Mumbai, Maharashtra, as the\u00a0National Centre of Excellence for AVGC-XR<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn7\" name=\"_ftnref7\">[7]<\/a>. Set up as a\u00a0Section 8 company<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn8\" name=\"_ftnref8\">[8]<\/a>\u2014a not-for-profit entity that reinvests its resources into institutional growth\u2014the institute brings together\u00a0academia, industry, and government\u00a0on one platform. By developing modern curricula, fostering joint research, and promoting global industry linkages, IICT is shaping a new generation of creators and innovators, positioning India at the forefront of the global creative economy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Policy Momentum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Complementing national initiatives, several states are advancing the AVGC-XR vision through targeted policies and institutional frameworks.\u00a0Karnataka\u00a0has been one of the firsts to implement a dedicated\u00a0AVGC-XR Policy 2024\u20132029, focusing on skilling, incubation, and global market competitiveness<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn9\" name=\"_ftnref9\">[9]<\/a>.\u00a0Maharashtra, too, has taken significant steps with the approval of its\u00a0AVGC-XR Policy 2025\u00a0in\u00a0September\u00a0this year,\u00a0backed by a\u00a0financial plan of \u20b93,268 crore\u00a0and a\u00a0long-term roadmap extending to 2050. The policy seeks to attract investments, create employment opportunities, and strengthen state-level production infrastructure through dedicated clusters and training initiatives<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn10\" name=\"_ftnref10\">[10]<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Policy Reforms and Infrastructure Development<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>From updated cinema laws and digital-governance frameworks to the development of integrated production facilities, the following initiatives collectively demonstrate India\u2019s commitment to building a globally competitive and future-ready media and entertainment industry:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The\u00a0Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, represents a landmark reform in India\u2019s film legislation<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn11\" name=\"_ftnref11\">[11]<\/a>. The amendment strengthens the regulatory and enforcement framework of the\u00a0Cinematograph Act, 1952<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn12\" name=\"_ftnref12\">[12]<\/a>, introducing for the first time\u00a0stringent anti-piracy provisions\u00a0to curb unauthorised recording and distribution of films<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn13\" name=\"_ftnref13\">[13]<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Sections 6AA and 6AB\u00a0make digital piracy a punishable offence, with imprisonment of up to\u00a0three years\u00a0and fines that may extend to\u00a05 per cent of a film\u2019s audited gross production cost. The newly introduced\u00a0Section 7(1B) (ii)\u00a0authorises the Government to direct online intermediaries to remove or restrict access to pirated film content hosted on their platforms, ensuring timely action against digital infringement<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn14\" name=\"_ftnref14\">[14]<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Act also modernises certification by introducing\u00a0age-based, streamlining recertification for television and OTT release, and enabling\u00a0permanent certification validity\u00a0for films. Together, these provisions align creative freedom with audience protection and content integrity. As one of the key policy milestones under the government\u2019s broader media-reform agenda, the amendment underscores India\u2019s commitment to a transparent, secure, and innovation-friendly cinematic ecosystem<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn15\" name=\"_ftnref15\">[15]<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>National Broadcasting Policy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The\u00a0National Broadcasting Policy\u00a0is being developed to create a modern, inclusive, and growth-oriented framework for India\u2019s broadcasting ecosystem. It will focus on promoting\u00a0content diversity, fair competition, and investment in digital infrastructure, while ensuring\u00a0ethical standards, intellectual property protection, and audience trust. The policy also aims to strengthen India\u2019s global footprint in media and entertainment by fostering innovation, supporting local content creation, and integrating traditional broadcasting with emerging digital platforms to build a future-ready communication environment.<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn16\" name=\"_ftnref16\">[16]<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India Cine Hub<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India Cine Hub (ICH), developed under the Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting and managed by the National Film Development Corporation\u00a0(NFDC), serves as the Government\u2019s\u00a0single-window platform\u00a0for film facilitation across India. It streamlines processes, promotes transparency, and enhances India\u2019s appeal as a global filming destination.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>By integrating permissions, incentives, and production resources,\u00a0India Cine Hub\u00a0has become the\u00a0digital backbone of India\u2019s film facilitation ecosystem, reinforcing the country\u2019s position as a premier global filmmaking hub<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn17\" name=\"_ftnref17\">[17]<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>WAVES: India\u2019s Global Platform for Creative Collaboration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The\u00a0World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES)\u00a0is India\u2019s first integrated platform to showcase and strengthen the country\u2019s creative economy on a global scale. The platform serves as a convergence point for policymakers, industry leaders, creators, and investors across the film, television, OTT, animation, VFX, gaming, and XR sectors.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The\u00a0inaugural edition, held from\u00a01<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0&#8211; 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0May 2025\u00a0at the\u00a0Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn18\" name=\"_ftnref18\">[18]<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0inaugurated by the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn19\" name=\"_ftnref19\">[19]<\/a>, brought together participants from\u00a0across the world\u00a0and global majors in content, technology, and investment. The four-day summit combined\u00a0ministerial roundtables, market screenings, investor forums, masterclasses, and B2B networking, setting the stage for India\u2019s leadership in the global media landscape.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Key highlights included the adoption of the\u00a0WAVES Declaration on Global Media Cooperation, a\u00a0\u20b91,328 crore\u00a0business pipeline generated through the\u00a0WAVES Bazaar, and a\u00a0\u20b950 crore investment pool\u00a0unveiled at\u00a0WaveX\u00a0for media-tech start-ups. Anchored in the vision of\u00a0Viksit Bharat 2047, WAVES underscores India\u2019s growing role as a hub for creative technologies, digital storytelling, and international co-production partnerships<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn20\" name=\"_ftnref20\">[20]<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Achievements and Impact<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Source: IMDb<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s technological evolution in this sector reflects a decade-long progression from experimentation to excellence. The use of motion capture and CGI in films such as\u00a0<em>Ra.One<\/em>\u00a0(2011),\u00a0<em>Baahubali: The Beginning<\/em>\u00a0(2015), and\u00a0<em>Brahm<\/em><em>a<\/em><em>stra<\/em>\u00a0(2022) etc. demonstrated early domestic capability in high-end production<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn21\" name=\"_ftnref21\">[21]<\/a>. Since then, Indian studios have advanced rapidly, adopting\u00a0real-time rendering, volumetric capture, and virtual-production pipelines\u00a0to produce immersive storytelling experiences. This growing technical maturity has strengthened India\u2019s competitiveness in global post-production and VFX markets, with an increasing number of international studios outsourcing advanced creative work to Indian facilities.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The AVGC-XR ecosystem has also witnessed remarkable progress in professional training and creative capacity building.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Skilling and Workforce Development<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Through initiatives led by the\u00a0Media and Entertainment Skills Council (MESC), professionals are being trained in specialised disciplines such as animation, VFX, gaming, and post-production<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn22\" name=\"_ftnref22\">[22]<\/a>. Industry-academia collaborations have led to the development of competency standards and modular courses that reflect international benchmarks.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Ecosystem Growth and Global Visibility<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Source: India Cine Hub<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>RRR:\u00a0Featured\u00a0over 2,800 VFX shots. All animal scenes were synchronised using\u00a0radio-controlled cars, programmed to operate at specific speeds, reflecting the high sophistication of India\u2019s VFX workflow<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Thor: The Dark World:\u00a0The VFX work was partially executed by a Mumbai-based studio, illustrating India\u2019s expanding participation in international productions<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Game of Thrones:\u00a0The\u00a0iconic dragons (Khaleesi\u2019s dragons)\u00a0were animated in India, highlighting India\u2019s growing technical credibility in high-end animation and creature design<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Avatar:\u00a0Over 200 VFX\u00a0shots\u00a0for\u00a0<em>Avatar<\/em>\u00a0were completed by an\u00a0Indian company, reflecting India\u2019s collaboration on top-tier global productions<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s growing mastery in visual effects and animation has positioned it among the world\u2019s most sought-after creative destinations. The country\u2019s studios are now integral to large-scale domestic and international productions, contributing to some of the most visually complex projects in global entertainment. This evolution reflects the sector\u2019s shift from service-based outsourcing to high-value creative collaboration, where Indian talent drives innovation, precision, and storytelling at par with global standards.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Innovation and Enterprise<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s gaming industry, driven by titles such as\u00a0BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)\u00a0and\u00a0FAU-G (Fearless and United Guards), represent the emerging\u00a0home-grown gaming ecosystem\u00a0and local IP creation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The\u00a0Indian comics industry\u00a0continues to thrive with iconic characters like\u00a0Suppandi, Chacha Chaudhary, Tenali Raman, and Shikkari Shambhu, several of which are being\u00a0adapted into animated series and films, signalling the convergence between traditional storytelling and new media platforms.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The rise of start-ups in\u00a0gaming, XR, and<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>immersive storytelling\u00a0marks a major shift toward indigenous innovation. Indian studios are now developing mobile and console games rooted in local narratives, mythology, and heritage\u2014reflecting a move from service-driven work to original content creation. Indie developers have introduced culturally resonant titles such as\u00a0<em>Raji: An Ancient Epic<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Indus Battle Royale<\/em>, which have earned global attention for their design and storytelling depth. These ventures also attract increasing investor interest, signalling growing confidence in India\u2019s creative-tech potential and its readiness for the\u00a0metaverse economy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Academic\u2013Industry Integration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The creation of\u00a0dedicated AVGC hubs\u00a0and the establishment of the\u00a0Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)\u00a0have enabled long-term academic\u2013industry collaboration. They serve as incubation grounds for digital creators, offering specialised courses and collaborative spaces that connect students with production studios and technology companies. Several state-level initiatives are also promoting regional clusters for animation and gaming, ensuring that creative opportunities expand beyond metropolitan centres.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Further reinforcing India\u2019s creative technology infrastructure, the\u00a0WaveX Media-Tech Startup Accelerator\u00a0has partnered with\u00a0T-Hub, Hyderabad, to establish dedicated\u00a0innovation hubs for the AVGC-XR ecosystem. The collaboration will focus on nurturing media-tech start-ups, facilitating access to mentorship, funding, and infrastructure, and building bridges between creative professionals and technology enterprises.<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn23\" name=\"_ftnref23\">[23]<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Road Ahead for India\u2019s AVGC-XR Sector<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s AVGC-XR sector is entering a phase of strategic growth marked by innovation, skill development, and policy convergence. The focus ahead lies in transforming the creative economy into a global powerhouse, driven by indigenous talent, technological advancement, and creative entrepreneurship<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2191085&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#_ftn24\" name=\"_ftnref24\">[24]<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Animation and Visual Effects (VFX)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Develop Centres of Excellence and introduce fiscal incentives to strengthen India\u2019s position as a global VFX and post-production hub.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Promote co-productions and international partnerships to integrate Indian talent into global content ecosystems.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Encourage IP-led animation projects that reflect India\u2019s cultural depth and creative diversity.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Gaming and eSports<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Foster a structured gaming and eSports ecosystem to support original Indian games and professional tournaments.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Expand start-up incubation and investment avenues for gaming technologies across entertainment, education, and healthcare.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Institutionalise ethical gameplay and monetisation frameworks to build a credible and responsible gaming environment.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Extended Reality (XR) and Emerging Technologies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Scale XR applications across education, tourism, defence, and healthcare, extending beyond entertainment.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Create standards for accessibility and interoperability, ensuring responsible and inclusive technology use.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Comics and Digital Intellectual Properties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Digitise and reimagine Indian comic and folklore IPs for animation, gaming, and cross-platform storytelling.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Promote new transmedia franchises that blend cultural authenticity with global market appeal.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Strengthen collaborations among artists, publishers, and studios to expand creative ecosystems.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Strategic Enablers and Cross-Sectoral Priorities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Integrating\u00a0AVGC-XR courses\u00a0within mainstream higher education and vocational training, supported by certification standards and a national talent registry.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Strengthening\u00a0intellectual property frameworks\u00a0and facilitating access to global markets through\u00a0<em>\u201cCreate in India\u201d<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>\u201cBrand India\u201d<\/em>\u00a0initiatives.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Collectively, these measures envision a\u00a0holistic ecosystem\u00a0that integrates policy reform, human capital, and creative technology to accelerate India\u2019s emergence as a\u00a0global powerhouse in the AVGC-XR domain.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Powering the AVGC-XR Revolution India\u2019s Leap into the Future of Media and Entertainment Posted On: 18 NOV 2025 10:59AM by PIB Delhi Key Takeaways India\u2019s media and entertainment sector is a sunrise industry, projected to\u00a0cross USD 100 billion by 2030, powered by digital innovation and creative-tech growth. 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