Synopsis
On February 8, 2025, PM Modi chaired a significant meeting of the WAVES Advisory Board via video conference, aiming to position India as a global entertainment hub. The summit will celebrate creativity and media innovation, culminating in the 'Create in India Challenge'. Leaders from various sectors engaged in discussions to enhance India's role in the international entertainment landscape.Key Takeaways
- PM Modi chaired the WAVES Advisory Board meeting via video conference.
- The WAVES Summit aims to position India as a global entertainment hub.
- Launch of 'Create in India Challenge' to foster creativity.
- Top industry professionals participated in discussions.
- WAVES 2025 is organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presided over a significant virtual meeting of the WAVES Advisory Board to establish India as a leading global entertainment center.
The Prime Minister engaged in a virtual dialogue with distinguished professionals and industry leaders from both India and abroad, who are members of the WAVES Summit Advisory Board.
The WAVES Summit serves as a global platform uniting the realms of entertainment, creativity, and culture, as stated by the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
In a post shared on X, he remarked: "Just wrapped up a comprehensive meeting of the WAVES Advisory Board, the global summit designed to unite the realms of entertainment, creativity, and culture. The Advisory Board members are prominent figures from various sectors, who not only reinforced their support but also provided insightful suggestions on amplifying our endeavors to position India as a global entertainment leader."
The WAVES 2025 event is being organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to celebrate and elevate India's creative and media sectors.
As part of the WAVES Summit, slated for February 5 to 9, 2025, the Ministry will introduce the Create in India Challenge, Season 1, featuring multiple 'challenges' aimed at spurring innovation and creativity. This summit has convened leaders, stakeholders, and innovators from the industry. Originally, the summit was planned to coincide with the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa in November.
On Friday, PM Modi conversed with top professionals from India and globally who are integral to the WAVES Summit Advisory Board.
He engaged in virtual discussions with renowned actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Diljit Dosanjh, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Chiranjeevi, Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, and Anupam Kher, along with music composer AR Rahman.
The Prime Minister also had discussions with business leaders such as Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, and Anand Mahindra, Chairperson of Mahindra & Mahindra, among others.
In December 2024, PM Modi announced the inception of the World Audio Visual Entertainment (WAVES) Summit, characterizing it as a pivotal move towards making India a central hub for content creation.
He encouraged young professionals within the creative sector to participate in the summit, which is set for next year.
"Next year, for the first time, the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit, also known as WAVES, will take place in our country. This summit will attract media and entertainment industry giants and creative professionals to India. This summit represents a significant milestone in our aim to establish India as a global content creation hub. I take pride in stating that young creators will also be involved in this," PM Modi remarked during the 117th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'.
He mentioned that the creator economy is infusing new vigor as India strives to achieve a five trillion-dollar economy.
He urged the entire entertainment and creative sectors in India to engage in the WAVES Summit.
"As we progress toward a five trillion-dollar economy, our creator economy is igniting fresh energy. I encourage all of India's entertainment and creative sectors—whether you're a budding creator or an established artist, affiliated with Bollywood or regional cinema, a professional in the TV industry, an expert in animation, gaming, or an innovator in entertainment technology—to join the WAVES Summit," PM Modi stated.
The inaugural edition of the WAVES - International Animation Filmmakers Competition (AFC) has emerged as a groundbreaking initiative, offering a global platform for creators in animation, VFX, AR-VR, and virtual production, as per an announcement from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Launched on September 8, 2024, as part of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), the competition has attracted participants and industry leaders, cementing its status as a leading platform for creative storytelling and technological innovation.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has partnered with Dancing Atoms for the Animation Filmmakers Competition, the flagship event of the upcoming WAVES Summit.
This historic partnership signifies the commencement of Create in India Season 1, paving the way for a transformative era in India's creative landscape.
