Guwahati, April 24
Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Thursday conducted a workshop with media professionals from Guwahati to provide an overview of the upcoming World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.
"Kripa Sankar Yadav, Additional Director General, PIB, North East Zone, chaired the workshop. In his address, Yadav emphasised the growing significance of India's audiovisual sector on the global stage and highlighted the vital role that media can play in promoting regional talent and storytelling from the North East," as per a PIB Guwahati release.
Pavni Gupta, Deputy Director, PIB, delivered the keynote presentation. She elaborated on the WAVES Summit and its various pillars, providing an overview of the event's objectives, structure, and international scope. She also apprised the journalists about the detailed schedule of the summit and the opportunities it presents for content creators, producers, and cultural ambassadors from across the country.
"Gupta informed that WAVES 2025 is an industry-led event supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and is envisioned as a global platform celebrating the convergence of the audio-visual industry, including film, television, OTT, animation, gaming, and immersive technologies. The summit aims to make India a Global Content Hub and a net exporter of content by enhancing Indian media's global market share," the release read.
Also addressing the gathering, Dipankar Gogoi from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) highlighted the participation of numerous artists from the North East in the upcoming summit. He stated that the inclusion of regional voices is a vital step toward a more inclusive and representative national cultural narrative.
The first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), an event for the Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector, will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is such an exciting initiative! The North East has so much untapped talent in storytelling and filmmaking. WAVES 2025 could be their big break 🌟 Hope they get proper representation!
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't just another talk shop. The government needs to ensure actual opportunities come from this summit for regional artists, not just photo ops.
Finally some focus on gaming and animation! India's creative industries have massive potential. Mumbai is the perfect host city too - our entertainment capital 🎬
Attended the workshop today! Pavni Gupta's presentation was so informative. Didn't realize how big this summit will be - over 50 countries participating apparently. Makes me proud to see India taking lead in AV sector.
Hope they stream some sessions online for those who can't attend in person. The gaming and immersive tech panels sound particularly interesting!
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