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The Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) was officially launched in Mumbai during the WAVES 2025 event by the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw. This institution is part of a national effort to promote excellence in the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) sector, aiming to position India as a global hub for digital creativity. Mumbai, being a major centre for media and entertainment, was a strategic choice for the launch. The IICT will provide training, research, and industry collaboration opportunities to empower young creative professionals and advance India’s digital content ecosystem.