Thu May 01 07:50:13 UTC 2025: **Modi Launches Global Media Summit in Mumbai, Emphasizing India’s Creative Power**

MUMBAI, INDIA (May 1, 2025) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, highlighting India’s burgeoning role in the global creative economy. The summit, attended by delegates from over 30 countries, aims to establish India as a central hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation.

Addressing a packed auditorium, Modi emphasized the importance of “creative responsibility,” urging the protection of the younger generation from “anti-humanity ideas.” He championed a “create in India, create for the world” approach, noting the global demand for new storytelling methods.

WAVES 2025, themed “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” brings together creators, innovators, investors, and policymakers to foster collaboration and growth. The summit aims to unlock a $50 billion opportunity for India’s media and entertainment sector by 2029.

Modi celebrated India’s growing influence in global cinema, citing examples from classic films to recent Oscar wins. He also highlighted the upcoming WAVES awards and the summit’s Global Media Dialogue, bringing together ministers from 25 countries to discuss international collaboration. The event also features a large digital marketplace facilitating business connections.

The Prime Minister concluded by emphasizing India’s transformation into an “Orange economy” (the creative economy) and its potential to share its rich cultural heritage with the world. The summit underscores India’s ambition to become a leading player in the global media and entertainment landscape.

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