Content creators set to get major boost following rollout of WAVES

The programme was officially rolled out at a programme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai in the presence of several Bollywood Stars, foreign delegates and content creators.
Speaking on the occasion,said that WAVES highlights India’s creative strengths on a global platform while adding that World Audio Visual And Entertainment Summit, WAVES, is not just an acronym, It is a wave of culture, creativity and universal connectivity
He also pointed out that India, with a billion-plus population, is also a land of a billion-plus stories
Asserting that Today, India is emerging as a global hub for film production, digital content, gaming, fashion, music and live concerts,he urged creators of the world to dream big and tell your story,
” To investors- invest not just in platforms, but in people, To Indian youth- tell your one billion untold stories to the world,” he added.
Earlier, Union Information and Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India’s first Indian Institute of Content creators will be setup in Mumbai at a cost of Rs 400 crores and Maharashtra Government has already allocated land for the same
Earlier,State like Shahrukh Khan, Rajnikant and Hema Malini and other Bollywood Stars lauded the initiative saying it would provide a platform to the budding youths of the countr
In line with Prime Minister’s vision of leveraging creativity, technology, and talent to shape a brighter future, WAVES will integrate films, OTT, gaming, comics, digital media, AI, AVGC-XR, broadcasting, and emerging tech, making it a comprehensive showcase of India’s media and entertainment prowess. WAVES aims to unlock a $50 billion market by 2029, expanding India’s footprint in the global entertainment economy.
At WAVES 2025, India is also hosting the Global Media Dialogue (GMD) for the first time, with ministerial participation from 25 countries, marking a milestone in the country’s engagement with the global media and entertainment landscape.
The Summit is also featuring the WAVES Bazaar, a global e-marketplace with over 6,100 buyers, 5,200 sellers, and 2,100 projects.
It aims to connect buyers and sellers locally and globally, ensuring wide-reaching networking and business opportunities.
Prime Minister visited the Creatosphere and interacted with creators, selected from the 32 Create in India Challenges launched nearly a year ago, which garnered over one lakh registrations. He will also visit the Bharat Pavilion.
WAVES 2025 is witnessing participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300+ companies, and 350+ startups.
The summit will feature 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout sessions, and 32 masterclasses spanning diverse sectors including broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media.