Maharashtra Unveils Rs 3,268 Crore AVGC-XR Policy 2025 to Boost Digital Creativity
The Maharashtra government, under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) Policy 2025. This ambitious policy aims to transform the state into a digital creativity hub, attracting significant investments and creating high-tech jobs.
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The policy grants AVGC-XR the status of both an industry and an infrastructure sector, a significant step towards making Mumbai the epicentre of India’s entertainment and tourism industries. Over the next two decades, the policy is expected to attract investments worth Rs 50,000 crore and create nearly 2 lakh high-tech jobs.
Maharashtra already leads the country in this space, hosting more than 295 studios, accounting for nearly 30 per cent of India’s total and 20 specialised educational institutions in Mumbai and Pune. The state had earlier identified AVGC-XR as an emerging industry under the IT & ITES Policy 2023. Its applications extend beyond entertainment, spanning healthcare, defence, education, agriculture, marketing, and real estate.
Dedicated AVGC-XR Parks will be established in Mumbai’s Film City, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, and Satara. These hubs will offer cutting-edge facilities including motion capture studios, virtual production units, AI-driven animation tools, rendering farms, and immersive metaverse applications.
Sixty per cent of land in Integrated Industrial Areas and IT Parks will be reserved for AVGC-XR, while the remainder will accommodate residential, institutional, and recreational infrastructure. A total of Rs 308 crore has been earmarked for the first five years (2025–2030), followed by Rs 2,960 crore until 2050. Additionally, Rs 100 crore will be released in 2025–26, with special funds of Rs 200 crore through WAVES participation and Rs 300 crore to back local startups.
Maharashtra’s AVGC-XR Skill Advisory Committee will ensure a steady talent pipeline by bringing together industry leaders, academia, and associations to guide training and innovation. This comprehensive approach aims to create a robust ecosystem that supports the growth and sustainability of the AVGC-XR sector in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AVGC-XR Policy 2025?
The AVGC-XR Policy 2025 is a policy approved by the Maharashtra cabinet to transform the state into a hub for digital creativity and innovation. It aims to attract significant investments and create high-tech jobs in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality sectors.
How much funding has been allocated for the AVGC-XR Policy 2025?
The policy has been allocated Rs 3,268 crore, with Rs 308 crore earmarked for the first five years (2025–2030) and Rs 2,960 crore until 2050. Additional funds include Rs 100 crore for 2025–26, Rs 200 crore through WAVES participation, and Rs 300 crore for local startups.
What are the expected outcomes of the AVGC-XR Policy 2025?
The policy is expected to attract investments worth Rs 50,000 crore and create nearly 2 lakh high-tech jobs over the next two decades. It also aims to establish Maharashtra as a leader in digital creativity and innovation.
Where will the AVGC-XR Parks be established?
Dedicated AVGC-XR Parks will be established in Mumbai’s Film City, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, and Satara. These hubs will offer cutting-edge facilities to support the AVGC-XR sector.
How will the AVGC-XR Policy 2025 support talent development?
The Maharashtra AVGC-XR Skill Advisory Committee will ensure a steady talent pipeline by bringing together industry leaders, academia, and associations to guide training and innovation. This will help create a robust ecosystem that supports the growth and sustainability of the AVGC-XR sector.
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