India’s gaming industry is once again in the national spotlight after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed gaming as a legitimate career option during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026. Responding to a student’s concern about choosing gaming over traditional studies, the Prime Minister delivered a message that quickly went viral across social media.
His remarks signal a growing shift in how gaming and esports are being viewed in India, not as mere entertainment, but as a skill-driven profession with global potential.
PM Modi acknowledged the pressure students often face from parents when opting for unconventional careers. He explained that parental concern usually comes from care, and that skepticism often turns into pride once success is visible.
“When children achieve something meaningful, that success becomes the family’s honour,” he said, encouraging students to focus on results rather than fear of criticism.
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A major highlight of the interaction was the Prime Minister’s call for Indian gamers to move beyond playing and step into game creation. He urged young developers to draw inspiration from India’s culture, history, and mythology, citing examples like the Panchatantra stories and characters such as Abhimanyu.
According to him, India should aim to export culturally rooted games instead of only consuming global titles.
PM Modi also stressed that gaming develops important skills such as alertness, strategic thinking, and mental agility. However, he clearly differentiated skill-based gaming from online gambling, warning students against money-betting games and highlighting the government’s legal efforts to curb such practices.
For aspiring professionals, his advice was practical—build a strong digital presence, create original projects, and use affordable technology to showcase talent globally.
With India’s rapidly expanding gaming ecosystem, the Prime Minister’s remarks reinforce the idea that gaming is no longer just “time pass,” but a serious career pathway for the country’s youth
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