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Union Cabinet Approves Establishment of National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) in Mumbai.

National | Dated: 06 Oct 2024

On September 18, 2024, Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

🎯 Key Highlights:

* It will be administered by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoI&B).
* This represents a crucial advancement in enhancing India's media and entertainment sector.

💡 Other Important Facts:

- It is expected to boost the Indian economy and create new job opportunities in the rapidly growing AVGC sector.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which city will host recently the National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics?

Correct Answer: Mumbai

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India(MoI&B),

Minister : Ashwini Vaishnaw
Headquarters: New Delhi