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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
IFFI 2025 to have renewed focus on youth
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have a renewed focus on youth and open new avenues for student film-makers and content creators, an official statement said on Friday. The statement was issued after the first meeting of the Steering Committee in Mumbai chaired by Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The steering committee also decided to re-brand the Film Bazaar, held as part of the IFFI, as the WAVES Film Bazaar. This is part of a broader strategic vision to position India as a global hub for content, creativity and co-productions, the statement said. The 56th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. 'With a renewed focus on youth, the festival will open new avenues for student film-makers and young content creators through curated master classes, industry workshops and networking platforms that connect new voices with global mentors," the statement said. The steering committee meeting was attended by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The meeting focused on strategic planning for the IFFI 2025, with detailed discussions on programming, outreach, talent engagement and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the festival's inclusivity, global positioning and public engagement. In a move to foster greater inclusivity and creative insight into the festival's design, the steering committee has been expanded from 16 to 31 members, reflecting a more diverse and industry-representative body. The committee includes film personalities such as Anupam Kher, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo Sundar, Pankuj Parashar and Prasoon Joshi, bringing a wealth of expertise from across cinema, production, media and cultural leadership. PTI SKU RUK RUK view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Print
IFFI 2025 to have renewed focus on youth
The steering committee also decided to re-brand the Film Bazaar, held as part of the IFFI, as the WAVES Film Bazaar. This is part of a broader strategic vision to position India as a global hub for content, creativity and co-productions, the statement said. The statement was issued after the first meeting of the Steering Committee in Mumbai chaired by Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have a renewed focus on youth and open new avenues for student film-makers and content creators, an official statement said on Friday. The 56th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. 'With a renewed focus on youth, the festival will open new avenues for student film-makers and young content creators through curated master classes, industry workshops and networking platforms that connect new voices with global mentors,' the statement said. The steering committee meeting was attended by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The meeting focused on strategic planning for the IFFI 2025, with detailed discussions on programming, outreach, talent engagement and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the festival's inclusivity, global positioning and public engagement. In a move to foster greater inclusivity and creative insight into the festival's design, the steering committee has been expanded from 16 to 31 members, reflecting a more diverse and industry-representative body. The committee includes film personalities such as Anupam Kher, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo Sundar, Pankuj Parashar and Prasoon Joshi, bringing a wealth of expertise from across cinema, production, media and cultural leadership. PTI SKU RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
India poised to lead global creative economy through AI-powered innovation
Hyderabad: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is taking bold strides to position India at the forefront of the global creative economy with the strategic use of artificial intelligence, said Union I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju. Addressing during a high-profile meeting held on Thursday at T-Hub Hyderabad, he invited India's top AI and ML startups to join the Ministry's ambitious challenges—Kalaa Setu and Bhasha Setu—launched under the WaveX Startup Accelerator Platform. Jaju emphasized that these initiatives align with the Prime Minister's vision of nurturing a thriving creator economy rooted in innovation and cultural inclusivity. He called upon the startup community to design scalable and indigenous digital solutions that honor the nation's linguistic and cultural diversity, ensuring last-mile communication delivery across all Indian languages. The meeting witnessed participation from premier incubators, startups based in T-Hub, and representatives from IIT Hyderabad, NITs, and innovation-focused engineering institutions. Startups can register and explore technical details for both challenges at the WaveX portal ( Finalists will pitch their solutions in New Delhi before a national jury. Winners will receive an MoU for full-scale development, pilot collaboration with All India Radio (AIR), Doordarshan (DD), and Press Information Bureau (PIB), and full incubation under the WaveX Innovation Platform. WaveX, launched under the Ministry's WAVES initiative, is dedicated to fostering innovation across media, entertainment, and language technology. At the WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai, more than 30 startups were allowed to pitch directly to key stakeholders, including government agencies, investors, and industry leaders. The Ministry's support through WaveX reflects a strong commitment to empowering startups with mentorship, hackathons, and integration with national platforms, potentially redefining the way India communicates and creates in the digital age. India's vision of leveraging AI for inclusive development just gained significant momentum, he added.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India will leverage AI to lead global creative economy: I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju
Information & Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on Thursday that the country was all set to lead the global creative economy with artificial iIntelligence-driven innovation 'In order to ensure inclusive communication and last-mile information delivery in every language across the country, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is moving towards adopting AI-based solutions that can bridge linguistic divides,' the Ministry said in a statement. Mr. Jaju held a meeting with incubators and startups working on AI/ML-based technology solutions at the T-Hub in Hyderabad on Thursday. 'Apart from the CEO of T-Hub and the startups being incubated at T-Hub, participants included representatives of IIT Hyderabad, Centres of Excellence of NITs, and engineering institutions with active innovation cells,' it said. He said in line with the PM's vision to encourage the creator economy, the Ministry has set up the WaveX Startup Accelerator platform, which has launched the Kalaa Setu and Bhasha Setu challenges. Mr. Jaju urged India's leading AI startups to participate in the above challenges and develop indigenous, scalable solutions that reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity of the nation. The shortlisted teams will present their solutions before a national jury in Delhi, with the winner receiving an MoU for full-scale development; pilot support for AIR, DD, and PIB; and incubation under the WAVEX Innovation platform.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
India set to lead global creative economy with AI-driven innovation: I&B ministry
NEW DELHI: In order to ensure inclusive communication and last-mile information delivery in every language across the country, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is moving towards adopting AI-based solutions that can bridge linguistic divides. The Secretary of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Sanjay Jaju on Thursday held a meeting with Incubators and Startups from across the country, working on AI/ML-based technology solutions at the T-Hub in Hyderabad. Apart from the CEO of T-Hub and the Startups being incubated at T Hub, participants included representatives of IIT Hyderabad, Centres of Excellence of NITs and Engineering institutions with active innovation cells. Addressing the meeting Jaju said that, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to encourage creator economy of the country, the ministry has set up the WaveX Startup Accelerator Platform. He further informed that the platform has launched 'Kalaa Setu' and the 'Bhasha Setu' challenges which would be significant in building a future-ready digital ecosystem. Jaju also urged India's leading AI startups to participate in the above challenges and develop indigenous, scalable solutions that reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity of the nation.
