Mumbai, Feb. 28 -- A delegation of journalists from across the country visited the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT), Mumbai, on Friday during a press tour facilitated by the Press Information Bureau, to gain first-hand insight into India's emerging centre of excellence for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR).

IICT is being developed as a specialised higher-education institute to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in animation, VFX, gaming and immersive technologies. The institute aims to build a structured talent pipeline for the country's expanding media and entertainment sector, often described as part of India's "Orange Economy."

Established in September 2024 as a Nat...