Lok Sabha Question No. 5380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-25
Subject: Targets for Live Events Development Cell
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Miteshbhai Rameshbhai Patel, Shri Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5380

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.03.2026)

TARGETS FOR LIVE EVENTS DEVELOPMENT CELL

5380. SHRI MITESHBHAI RAMESHBHAI PATEL:

SHRI HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of targets set for the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) in terms of employment generation and the size of the sector by 2030;
- (b)  the  manner  in  which  the  inaugural  World  Audio  Visual  and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 has contributed to promoting international  partnerships  and  engagement  within  the  creative economy;
- (c) whether the Government is developing a single-window clearance system to simplify the process of obtaining permissions for organizing live events in major cities and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  date  on  which  the  first  phase  of  operations  of  the  Indian Institute  of  Creative  Technologies  (IICT)  in  Mumbai  was  officially inaugurated?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

(DR. L. MURUGAN)

- (a) to (d): India's organised live events sector has emerged as a key growth segment within the broader media and entertainment sector. To promote this sector, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has  set  up  a  Live  Events  Development  Cell  (LEDC).  It  includes

representatives from Central Ministries, State Governments, industry bodies and other stakeholders. LEDC aims to position the concert economy as one of the key drivers of national growth. India is expected to become a global hub for live events by 2030 and, thus, generate 15-20 additional million jobs in this sector. LEDC  has  taken  steps  to  promote  the  sector  through  digital integration,  infrastructure  development  and  regulatory  reforms.  A single-window clearance system, through the India Cine Hub (ICH) Portal,  is  aimed  to  simplify  approvals  by  reducing  the  need  to approach multiple authorities. Applications will be routed automatically  to  the  concerned  departments.  The  portal  will  map venues with relevant departments for expeditiously processing the permissions by the respective nodal officers. With integration across States  and  other  institutions,  the  portal  will  enable  time-bound approvals,  provide  real-time  status  updates,  and  ensure  greater predictability for organisers. By  organising  the  World  Audio  Visual  and  Entertainment  Summit (WAVES)  2025,  India  became  the  first  country  in  the  world  to establish a comprehensive global platform encompassing the entire media and entertainment (M&E) ecosystem. With a dynamic blend of exhibitions,  high-level  panel  discussions  and  B2B  engagements, WAVES saw an exceptional response and firmly  reinforced  India's emergence as a global powerhouse in the M&E sector. It  brought  together  over  one  lakh  delegates  from  more  than  100 countries, including policymakers, industry leaders, creators, investors and technology innovators. The event significantly deepened international partnerships and dialogue within the global creative economy. Initiatives such as the Create in India Challenge (CIC)  and  WaveX  further  expanded  global  engagement  of  creative talent and startups, fostering innovation and investment.

Overall,  WAVES  2025  emerged  as  a  structured  and  high-impact platform  for  policy  exchange,  industry  collaboration  and  deeper global integration of India's media and entertainment sector. The  Indian  Institute  of  Creative  Technologies  (IICT)  has  been established  as  a  centre  of  excellence  for  the  AVGC-XR  sector (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality). It focuses on skill development, innovation and industry collaboration for AVGCXR sector. The first phase of IICT's operations started on 18 July 2025 at the IICT-National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) campus in Mumbai.

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