Union Cabinet sanctions creation of National Center of Excellence for Gaming

The NCoE primarily aligns with the interests and career aspirations of the Gen-Z demographic, expanding career opportunities in the AVGC-XR sector.

Update: 2024-09-19 07:54 GMT
Union Cabinet sanctions creation of National Center of Excellence for Gaming

The National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) represents a transformative leap for India’s gaming and esports industry. (Representative photo)

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The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the creation of the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR).

Scheduled to be established in Mumbai, Maharashtra, this initiative is in line with the 2022-23 budget announcement by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs regarding the formation of an AVGC Task Force.

Since esports received official recognition as a ‘multi-sport event’ from the Indian government, the gaming industry has seen significant growth in the country, with various states actively engaging with the sector to support its development. 

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting recently furthered this support with the announcement of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), scheduled to take place in New Delhi in February 2025. 

This summit will feature esports tournaments for popular titles such as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), World Cricket Championship (WCC), and eFootball, showcasing the country’s commitment to creating a thriving gaming ecosystem.

The NCoE will provide specialized training and learning programs designed to equip both beginners and professionals with the latest skills in advanced AVGC-XR technologies.

To deliver high-quality output, high-performance PCs are essential. CyberPowerPC, which recently entered India and is renowned for its top-tier custom and pre-built gaming PCs, is well-suited to meet this growing demand.

Commenting on this development, Roby John, CEO and Co-founder of SuperGaming, said, “The NCoE’s role as an incubation hub will be a game-changer for startups, nurturing innovation and supporting early-stage companies that could very well define the next generation of gaming experiences. Just as IITs and NITs were established to advance engineering and technology, and IIMs for management, we believe the NCoE for AVGC-XR will similarly transform the gaming industry in India."

Animesh Agarwal, CEO and Co-founder of 8Bit Creatives said, “The establishment of the NCoE for AVGC-XR is commendable. It will mark the next step in supporting and nurturing the development of Made-in-India game titles for the global audience by harnessing the rich history and cultural tapestry of India. The emergence of these new titles will enable Indian content creators to work and grow alongside and make an indelible mark in the global gaming ecosystem.”

The NCoE primarily aligns with the interests and career aspirations of the Gen-Z demographic, expanding career opportunities in the AVGC-XR sector.




 


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