Government plans to set up world-class university for creators in media

NEW DELHI: The government is working to establish a world-class university aimed at enhancing the capabilities of creators in the media and entertainment sectors, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

“To further develop this creators’ economy, the government is focused on creating world-class talent development programmes and infrastructure. We plan to establish a major center with affiliated sub-centers at various locations to enhance the capabilities of creators in media and entertainment,” he said.

Emphasizing that filmmaking is a significant strength, Vaishnaw noted that there is substantial potential for utilising new technology and tools in this sector, which will help generate employment. It is estimated that if successfully executed, the programme could create two to three jobs for each role within the sector, he added.