Cabinet Approves  National Centre Of Excellence For Animation 

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19 Sept 2024



The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to set up the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) to anchor the animation ecosystem in the country

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The centre is being set up for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) on lines of the IITs and IIMs 

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NCoE will help in enhancing India's soft power globally and attracting foreign investments into the media and entertainment sector

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The centre will be set up in Mumbai as a Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013

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The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will be partners with the government in setting up the proposed institute 

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The centre will offer specialised training-cum-learning programs to equip both amateurs and professionals with the latest skill sets in cutting-edge AVGC-XR technologies

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The NCoE will also foster research and development and will bring together experts from various fields

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The centre will extensively focus on creation of India's IP for both domestic consumption and global outreach

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NCoE will function as an incubation centre by providing resources for nurturing startups and early-stage companies in the AVGC-XR field

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It will also serve as one of the biggest sources of employment for the youth from all parts of the country

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