Maha to prioritise gaming, creator economy and digital infra: CM Fadnavis

March 20, 2026 10:32 AM

Maha to prioritise gaming, creator economy and digital infra: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the state government is actively building a robust ecosystem to support gaming, the creator economy, education, and digital infrastructure. Speaking at an interactive session with content creators, he addressed various industry concerns and outlined his vision for a digital-first state. In a major announcement for the creative community, the Chief Minister revealed plans to develop a state-of-the-art complex across 50 acres nea...

WAVES 2025: India’s creative economy sets the stage for a trillion-dollar global impact

July 11, 2025 5:18 PM

WAVES 2025: India’s creative economy sets the stage for a trillion-dollar global impact

WAVES 2025 has significantly energized the country’s creative economy, often referred to as the Orange Economy also. This initiative aims to foster economic activities that convert ideas, creativity, rich and diverse cultural expressions and heritage into tangible goods and services. The creative economy spans a wide range of industries including music, film, design, publishing, gaming and many more creative pursuits. This mission amply demonstrates how cultural and creative assets can also be...

WAVES 2025: Govt launches Indian Institute of Creative Technology to boost animation, gaming, and digital arts

May 1, 2025 2:41 PM

WAVES 2025: Govt launches Indian Institute of Creative Technology to boost animation, gaming, and digital arts

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the launch of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai during the WAVES 2025 event, positioning it as a national-level initiative to boost animation, gaming, and digital arts in India. The institute, envisioned as a national hub for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC), has already commenced operations. Several tech giants, including NVIDIA, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, ...