| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of the first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai. |
| Objective | To elevate India's presence in the global AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comic & Extended Reality) ecosystem by nurturing industry-ready talent through world-class training and collaborations. |
| Location | NFDC Complex, Mumbai |
| Inaugurated by | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. |
| Key Features | - First batch to train 300 students, industry professionals, and trainers. |
| - Second campus underway at Film City, Maharashtra. | |
| - 17 industry-aligned courses launched. | |
| - Release of WAVES 2025 Outcome Reports and unveiling of the IICT logo. | |
| - MoU exchanged between Prasar Bharati and the Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation to establish a media and film innovation hub. | |
| Collaborators | Global tech giants like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple. |
| Significance | Marks a pivotal moment in institutionalizing creative technology education in India and aims to position India as a global leader in digital creativity and production. |
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