I&B unveils policy draft for animation, visual FX

The government on Monday released a policy draft for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics – Extended Reality (AVGC-XR), to spruce up India’s domestic capacity and develop opportunities in the sector.

The Centre is preparing to unveil a national skilling academy in Mumbai dedicated to animation and gaming in the next few months and is also working with the industry on a new curriculum for these sectors, targeting about 2 million jobs by 2030.