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Economic Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Inter-ministerial committee to develop coordinated action plans to curb film piracy: I&B
An inter-ministerial committee has been constituted to strengthen anti-piracy strategies and develop coordinated action plans, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan informed the Rajya Sabha to an unstarred question on the unauthorised circulation of Indian films, Dr. Murugan said the government remains fully conscious of the adverse impact of digital piracy on the creative economy. He outlined several steps taken to curb piracy, particularly involving pre-release content and international piracy networks operating via the dark web and torrent platforms. He also said that the government amended the Cinematograph Act, 1952, in 2023 to introduce stringent measures against digital piracy. The amendments include strict penalties, with a minimum ofthree months' imprisonment and a fine of Rs 3 lakh. The punishment can be extended up to three years' imprisonment and a fine of up to 5% of the audited gross production Sections 6AA and 6AB of the revised Act prohibit unauthorised recording and transmission of films, while Section 7(1B)(ii) empowers the government to issue necessary directions to intermediaries hosting pirated content. The minister further stated that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification are now empowered to receive complaints from copyright holders or authorised persons and to issue necessary takedown directions to digital intermediaries. He also pointed to the government's engagement with stakeholders and law enforcement agencies as part of its broader anti-piracy part of these efforts, the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) featured a competition focused on developing technical solutions to combat digital to The Rob Report released by EY and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in 2024, the size of India's piracy economy was Rs 22,400 crore in 2023, ranking fourth among the segment-wise revenues of India's Media and Entertainment this, Rs 13,700 crore was generated from pirated content originating from movie theaters, while Rs 8,700 crore came from pirated OTT platform content. Potential GST losses were estimated to be as high as Rs 4,300 India's entertainment ecosystem to improve, the report said it is imperative for the government and private players to take a unified stand against piracy. Policies need to evolve as swiftly as the piracy landscape. Stricter enforcement mechanisms must be set in place by both the government and private organisations, it also stated that large-scale awareness programmes, watermarking of premium content, innovations in pricing and bundling, and forging international alliances must take place simultaneously to curb India's growing piracy menace. An immediate regulatory overhaul, along with judicious enforcement action at a global level, will go a long way in addressing this threat.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inter-ministerial committee to develop coordinated action plans to curb film piracy: I&B
Responding to an unstarred question on the unauthorised circulation of Indian films, Dr. Murugan said the government remains fully conscious of the adverse impact of digital piracy on the creative economy. He outlined several steps taken to curb piracy, particularly involving pre-release content and international piracy networks operating via the dark web and torrent platforms. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads An inter-ministerial committee has been constituted to strengthen anti-piracy strategies and develop coordinated action plans, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan informed the Rajya Sabha to an unstarred question on the unauthorised circulation of Indian films, Dr. Murugan said the government remains fully conscious of the adverse impact of digital piracy on the creative economy. He outlined several steps taken to curb piracy, particularly involving pre-release content and international piracy networks operating via the dark web and torrent also said that the government amended the Cinematograph Act , 1952, in 2023 to introduce stringent measures against digital piracy. The amendments include strict penalties, with a minimum ofthree months' imprisonment and a fine of Rs 3 lakh. The punishment can be extended up to three years' imprisonment and a fine of up to 5% of the audited gross production Sections 6AA and 6AB of the revised Act prohibit unauthorised recording and transmission of films, while Section 7(1B)(ii) empowers the government to issue necessary directions to intermediaries hosting pirated minister further stated that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification are now empowered to receive complaints from copyright holders or authorised persons and to issue necessary takedown directions to digital also pointed to the government's engagement with stakeholders and law enforcement agencies as part of its broader anti-piracy part of these efforts, the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) featured a competition focused on developing technical solutions to combat digital to The Rob Report released by EY and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in 2024, the size of India's piracy economy was Rs 22,400 crore in 2023, ranking fourth among the segment-wise revenues of India's Media and Entertainment this, Rs 13,700 crore was generated from pirated content originating from movie theaters, while Rs 8,700 crore came from pirated OTT platform content. Potential GST losses were estimated to be as high as Rs 4,300 India's entertainment ecosystem to improve, the report said it is imperative for the government and private players to take a unified stand against piracy. Policies need to evolve as swiftly as the piracy landscape. Stricter enforcement mechanisms must be set in place by both the government and private organisations, it also stated that large-scale awareness programmes, watermarking of premium content, innovations in pricing and bundling, and forging international alliances must take place simultaneously to curb India's growing piracy menace. An immediate regulatory overhaul, along with judicious enforcement action at a global level, will go a long way in addressing this threat.
News18
20-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Mumbai Gets India's 1st Institute of Creative Technologies: Courses To Jobs, All You Need To Know
Last Updated: The first batch of 300 students will begin classes in September on the campus on National Film Development Corporation's premises on Mumbai's Pedder Road News18 In a major boost to India's digital and creative economy sector, the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will open admissions for its first batch starting this August. The first batch of 300 students will begin classes in September on National Film Development Corporation's premises on Mumbai's Pedder Road. What will students learn? The institute will offer industry-driven courses in the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sector. The institute, which was announced by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, at World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in May 2025, is backed by prestigious global partnerships and industry leaders, a Ministry of Information and Broadcasting release said. The inaugural academic offering includes six specialised courses in gaming, four courses in Post Production and eight courses in Animation, Comics and XR. Collaboration with foreign universities, global companies IICT recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of York, United Kingdom, paving the way for collaborative research, faculty exchange and global certification pathways. Leading global companies such as Google, YouTube, Adobe, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and JioStar have committed to long-term collaborations with IICT. Their support encompasses curriculum development, scholarships, internships, startup incubation and placement opportunities. IICT, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Vishwas Deoskar stated that the vision is to make India a global powerhouse in the AVGC-XR sector by nurturing world-class talent. The courses are designed to meet global standards while being rooted in India's dynamic creative potential. The detailed curriculum is expected to be announced later this month. With the global AVGC-XR industry projected to grow exponentially, IICT's comprehensive course offerings aim to build a future-ready talent pool that will contribute significantly to India's creative economy and position the country as a leader in immersive and digital content technologies, the release said. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 19:53 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.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates first IICT campus in Mumbai ahead of WAVES outcome report launch; promises more such institutions in future
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday inaugurated the first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), and said more such institutions will be created in future on the lines of IITs and IIMs. Speaking at the inauguration of the first IICT campus on the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) premises here, he said the institute has partnered with Google , Meta , NVIDIA , Microsoft, Apple, Adobe and WPP to design industry-focused training modules in the fields of VFX, gaming and extended reality (XR). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MCA Data Science Management Cybersecurity MBA healthcare Public Policy others Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Healthcare CXO Technology PGDM Data Science Digital Marketing Finance Design Thinking Leadership Product Management Data Analytics Others Project Management Degree Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was also present there, said the state government was committed to making Mumbai the global capital of the creative economy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo Vaishnaw, who holds the portfolios of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and IT, said that tie-ups with four universities are in process, while it has already inked a pact with York University. "Like IITs and IIMs, more IICT institutions will be created in future," he said, adding that this institute has come up in very short duration and it is a huge undertaking for the country's future, youth and creating opportunities. Live Events Calling it a proud moment for Mumbai, Vaishnaw said the city, which is already a hub of film and creativity, will now host India's flagship institution for creative technology. The next IICT campus will come up at the Film City in Mumbai. Rs 400 crore have already been allocated and land has been provided by the Maharashtra government. The new facility is expected to be one of the most advanced campuses in the country with design and planning expected to be completed in the coming months, the Union minister said. The IICT aims to train around 300 students and trainers in its first year through advanced short-term and long-term courses in VFX, animation, post-production, gaming and XR. Along with CM Fadnavis, his cabinet colleague Ashish Shelar was also present at the inauguration of the newly developed IICT-NFDC campus and the launch of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) outcome report. On the occasion, Fadnavis announced a dedicated Rs 150 crore fund from the government to promote the WAVES initiative and the creative economy, expressing hope that the Centre would extend its support. He said the state is committed to making Mumbai the global capital of the creative economy and plans to host a mega biennial international event akin to the World Economic Forum in Davos. Referring to the success of the WAVES Index , which tracked 42 creative economy companies, the CM said the combined valuation has surged to Rs 1 lakh crore from Rs 93,000 crore in a short span, highlighting the sector's rapid growth. The event also witnessed the inauguration of the Bharat Pavilion, a permanent museum installation at Gulshan Mahal in the NMIC campus, which traces India's creative evolution from "Shruti to Streaming". Fadnavis described it as a significant addition to Mumbai's cultural and tourism map.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
India's first creative tech institute to open admissions in August
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is set to launch this August, offering specialized courses in AVGC-XR domains. Aiming to develop world-class talent, IICT has partnered with the University of York and industry giants like Google and Meta. The institute's curriculum, aligned with international standards, seeks to position India as a global leader in digital content and immersive technology. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Services 1. NCERT textbook revisits Mughal era: Akbar brutal yet tolerant, Aurangzeb austere India's growing digital and creative sectors are set to benefit from the launch of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), which will begin admitting its first batch of students this August. The institute will offer a range of courses focused on the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) announced by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in May 2025, IICT aims to serve as a specialised institution for skills development in creative technologies The initial academic offerings include six courses in Gaming, four in Post Production, and eight in Animation, Comics and XR. These programmes have been developed in consultation with industry stakeholders to reflect current and emerging trends in the has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of York, UK, to facilitate faculty exchange, joint research, and international certification addition, companies such as Google, YouTube, Adobe, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and JioStar are supporting the institute through partnerships in curriculum design, internships, scholarships, incubation and vision is to make India a global powerhouse in the AVGC-XR sector by nurturing world-class talent, said Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, CEO, IICT. The courses are being aligned with international benchmarks while building on India's creative strengths. Details of the curriculum will be shared later this month, he IICT Governing Board includes Sanjay Jaju, Vikas Kharge, Swati Mhase, Chandrajit Banerjee, Ashish Kulkarni, Manvendra Shukul and Rajan Navani. The Governing Council comprises Munjal Shroff, Chaitanya Chichlikar, Biren Ghose, Bhupendra Kainthola and Gaurav global demand for AVGC-XR talent continues to rise, the institute aims to contribute to India's capabilities in digital content and immersive technology through a structured, industry-linked academic approach
