India must move beyond being a Content Consumer to become a World Leader in Content Creation: Union Minster Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addresses at FICCI FRAMES 2026

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed the 26th edition of FICCI FRAMES in Mumbai, emphasizing the need for India to transition from a content consumer to a global leader in content creation. He highlighted that authenticity, human creativity, and Indian stories will drive the future of content, noting the importance of expanding the creative ecosystem beyond metropolitan areas. Officials from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and industry leaders discussed key initiatives like the WAVES ecosystem, the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), and opportunities in emerging sub-sectors such as AVGC, XR, gaming, and artificial intelligence.