Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Gaming Vision for India!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and interacted with a select group of Indian gamers. He discussed the growing significance of the gaming industry in the country. The meeting included gamers such as Animesh Agarwal, Mithilesh Patankar, Payal Dhar, Naman Mathur, and Anshu Bisht.

• Discussions focused on the gaming industry‘s rising prominence and the increasing number of games inspired by Indian mythology.
• The gamers said it’s important to tell the difference between games you play for real money and games where you win based on your skills.
• PM Modi also raised concerns about gaming addiction during the interaction.
• PM Modi experienced various gaming platforms firsthand, including VR, mobile, and PC/console gaming.
• The Indian gaming industry witnessed a revenue surge to $3.1 billion in FY23, a notable increase of 19% from the previous year’s $2.6 billion.
• The industry has a vast audience ranging between 450 and 550 million enthusiasts.
• PM Modi asked the gamers about the challenges faced by gamers, particularly the misconception of gaming as gambling.