The Government of India has announced an ambitious strategic vision to accelerate the growth of the country’s gaming industry as part of its broader AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) revolution. This initiative prioritizes the development of homegrown intellectual properties, cultural storytelling, and a responsible esports ecosystem to establish India as a global creative powerhouse.
Empowering Indigenous Game Development and Storytelling
Central to the government’s plan is fostering Indian gaming studios to create original titles deeply rooted in India’s rich cultural heritage and mythology. Games like Raji: An Ancient Epic and Indus Battle Royale exemplify this narrative-driven approach, gaining global recognition for their innovative design and authentic storytelling. The government aims to significantly scale such projects by supporting studios through funding, training, and international collaborations.
Institutions such as the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) have been set up to provide specialized education and skill development in gaming, with involvement from technology leaders like Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Meta. This academic-industry integration ensures that emerging creators gain exposure to the latest tools and international standards.
Structuring Ethical and Sustainable Esports
Recognizing the rapid growth of esports in India, the government is committed to instituting ethical gameplay frameworks and transparent monetization models. These measures will safeguard player rights, foster fair competition, and build a trustworthy ecosystem as esports professionalizes nationwide. The focus on governance and integrity aims to attract both players and investors alike, bolstering India’s presence in the global esports arena.
Regional Policies Accelerate Ecosystem Expansion
States such as Karnataka and Maharashtra are pioneering focused policies with multi-crore budgets to create dedicated AVGC-XR hubs, attract investments, and generate employment opportunities. Maharashtra’s ₹3,268 crore AVGC-XR policy outlines a long-term roadmap to 2050, fostering innovation clusters and capabilities beyond metro centers. Such initiatives democratize creative opportunities and boost localized development in gaming and allied sectors.
Reacting on This, Roby John, CEO & Co-founder of SuperGaming said “The launch of the IICT as the National Centre of Excellence to power our AVGC-XR sector is a significant development for talent, mirroring the impact of institutions like the IITs. This represents a shift: we are moving beyond simply discussing potential; we are building a foundry for the next generation of creative-tech entrepreneurs, ensuring that ambitious, original Indian IPs, have the mentorship, capital, and skilled workforce needed to thrive as global franchises.
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The government has also launched accelerators like the WaveX Media-Tech Startup Incubator in partnership with innovation hubs like T-Hub, Hyderabad. These platforms provide mentorship, funding access, and infrastructure support to early-stage gaming startups, particularly those working on immersive and extended reality experiences. This ecosystem nurtures India’s next generation of game developers ready to compete globally.
A Future-Ready Gaming Industry
The Government of India’s AVGC-XR strategy establishes gaming not just as entertainment but as a key driver of economic growth, cultural diplomacy, and technological innovation. With focused investments in talent development, academic-industry collaboration, ethical play, and regional growth, India is poised to emerge as a global hub producing premium, culturally resonant gaming experiences.
