{"id":51372,"date":"2024-11-21T06:54:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/21\/tech-creator-ecosystem-to-drive-indias-creative-sector-ashwini-vaishnaw-n-f-times\/"},"modified":"2024-11-21T06:54:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:54:22","slug":"tech-creator-ecosystem-to-drive-indias-creative-sector-ashwini-vaishnaw-n-f-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/21\/tech-creator-ecosystem-to-drive-indias-creative-sector-ashwini-vaishnaw-n-f-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech &amp; creator ecosystem to drive India\u2019s creative sector: Ashwini Vaishnaw &#8211; N.F Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi:<\/strong> \u201cThe International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has become a significant milestone in the development of the Indian film industry. India is focused on developing a content creators\u2019 economy, which is vibrant and rapidly growing,\u201d said Union Minister for Information &amp; Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a video message during the vibrant Opening Ceremony of the 55<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0IFFI held in Goa today.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IFFI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IFFI<\/a> has become a very important milestone in the development of film industry in India. We are focused on developing content creator\u2019s economy<\/p>\n<p>We have a very vibrant creator\u2019s economy where people are coming up with very innovative content. With the addition of technology and\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1SqWSiEoKi\">pic.twitter.com\/1SqWSiEoKi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 PIB India (@PIB_India) <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PIB_India\/status\/1859258665087418708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 20, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Minister also highlighted India\u2019s creative sector as a dynamic force contributing to economic growth and showcasing the country\u2019s rich cultural heritage. \u201cPeople are coming up with innovative content that showcases India\u2019s diverse cultures, cuisines, rich heritage, and gems of Indian literature and languages in interesting and creative ways as the country continues to empower creators, foster innovation, and drive cultural diplomacy on the world stage,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The Union Minister also called upon creators to leverage cutting-edge technologies to craft stories that resonate with global audiences while reflecting India\u2019s unique identity. \u201cWith the integration of technology and the development of a robust creators\u2019 ecosystem, we believe India\u2019s creative sector will continue to thrive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister extended a warm invitation to all film lovers, filmmakers, and IFFI delegates, expressing hope that the festival would foster new partnerships and collaborations for creative minds. \u201cWe also hope that young creators will find mentorship and guidance here. The ideas shared during this event will help shape the direction of the industry in the coming years,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>India\u2019s Creative Economy: A Global Powerhouse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an article published today, Shri Vaishnaw also elaborated on the growth trajectory of India\u2019s creative economy. \u2018India\u2019s creative economy is rapidly expanding, now valued at $30 billion, contributing nearly 2.5% to India\u2019s GDP and providing livelihoods to 8% of the workforce. The influencer marketing sector alone is valued at INR 3,375 crore, with over 200,000 full-time content creators contributing to India\u2019s global presence,\u2019 he penned. The Minister pointed out that cities such as Guwahati, Kochi, and Indore are emerging as creative epicentres, fuelling a decentralized creative revolution across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister further emphasized the broader impact of India\u2019s creative industries, stating that they extend beyond GDP growth, helping shape the country\u2019s global soft power through Bollywood, Regional cinema, and other cultural outputs.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister reiterated about the Government\u2019s transformative interventions adding that the World Audio Visual &amp; Entertainment Summit (WAVES) is a landmark initiative to position the country as a global powerhouse in content creation and innovation. \u2018The future belongs to those who innovate, collaborate, and create seamlessly,\u2019 he wrote. \u2018Let India\u2019s creative economy be a beacon of inspiration, driving economic growth, cultural diplomacy, and global leadership. Together, let us ensure that every Indian creator becomes a global storyteller, and the world looks to India for the stories that shape tomorrow.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>As IFFI kicks off, the Minister, through his article, emphasized the role of India\u2019s creators in leading the global creative economy. \u2018India\u2019s creators are poised to take the lead in the global creative economy,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The 55<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0edition of the festival commenced with a grand opening ceremony in Goa, the permanent venue for IFFI, today, 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0November 2024. The nine-day festival will run until 28<sup>th<\/sup> November, 2024 offering the film-makers and creative artists a platform for sharing and celebrating the joy of cinema.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] New Delhi: \u201cThe International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has become a significant milestone in the development of the Indian film industry. 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