Karnataka leads centre in AVGC support, aims to create 50,000 jobs by 2028: IT/BT minister Priyank KhargeKarnataka IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge said that Karnataka aims to create 50,000 jobs in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics...
02 Feb, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
India adds 23 million new gamers, Karnataka leads with 300 AVGC, XR studios: IT-BT minister Priyank KhargeThe state is planning to create 50,000 high-quality jobs in this sector over the next three to four years through a strong AVGC-XR policy, ...
25 Feb, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
Gaming, animation, VFX market projected to touch $6.8 billion by 2026: reportThe Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector, currently accounting for 20% of India's M&E industry,...
21 Aug, 2024, 10.57 PM IST
Bengaluru will lead gaming & animation industry in India: Priyank KhargeKarnataka Minister Priyank Kharge discussed the state's efforts to support the AVGC-XR sector and establish Bengaluru as a key global hub. ...
19 Aug, 2024, 10.11 PM IST
Karnataka's Kitven launches Rs 20 crore fund for AVGC sectorThe Kitven Fund-4 (AVGC) is poised to play a transformative role in supporting startups and fostering innovation in animation, visual effec...
30 Jan, 2024, 06.57 PM IST
GAFX Bengaluru: Karnataka targets 30,000 jobs in AVGC-XR sector by 2028Speaking at the inauguration of the Bengaluru Games, Animation and Visual FX Conference Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said his gove...
29 Jan, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
AVGC-XR technologies to generate 30,000 jobs in Karnataka: State CM SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah aims to position the state as a global innovation leader in Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics...
29 Jan, 2024, 02.22 PM IST
Karnataka set to lead as gaming market seen doubling in 5 years, says Priyank KhargeKarnataka will be taking big strides in the animation and gaming sectors, the minister said in a post on social media platform X. “We are b...
01 Dec, 2023, 06.12 PM IST
Tech Summit: Karnataka’s visual effects, gaming policy targets 30,000 jobs in five yearsThe policy seeks to foster growth of animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality sectors, and see that the sector earns ...
29 Nov, 2023, 06.22 PM IST
Karnataka to unveil revised biotech policy: CM at Bengaluru Tech SummitKarnataka was the first state to introduce a groundbreaking Information Technology Policy in 1997, he said, adding that this initiative mad...
29 Nov, 2023, 12.48 PM IST
AVGC task force to submit first action plan within 90 daysThe Ministry said that the terms of reference of the task force include framing of a national AVGC policy, recommend national curriculum fr...
08 Apr, 2022, 05.50 PM IST
I&B Ministry forms task force for animation, VFX sectorThe task force will submit its first action plan within 90 days and will also be responsible for framing a national AVGC policy. It will fa...
08 Apr, 2022, 11.58 AM IST
Karnataka launches country’s biggest AVGC center of excellence in BengaluruKarnataka, which is the first in India to bring an AVGC policy in 2012, also became the first state to set up the first center of excellenc...
20 Jan, 2022, 07.42 PM IST
Karnataka VC funding only for subscription or ad-driven gaming companiesOfficial sources said the government would not back gaming companies—including those running skill-based games—if they lack transparency ab...
24 Sep, 2021, 01.09 PM IST
Karnataka to tap family offices, HNIs, film stars to back its startup fundKarnataka currently operates three venture funds focused on biotechnology, semiconductors and electronic manufacturing, and animation, visu...
08 Apr, 2021, 07.59 AM IST
K'taka opens field for gaming companies with new policyState to rework animation, visual effects, gaming and comics policy to extend more support for the sunrise industry.
09 Feb, 2017, 11.49 AM IST
Siddaramaiah government aims to make Karnataka global innovation hubKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said the government's aim was to make Karnataka the innovation hub of the world.
14 Feb, 2014, 09.17 PM IST