AVGC-XR, Creative Tech & Maharashtra’s Bet on the Next Digital Workforce (5)

AVGC-XR, Creative Tech & Maharashtra’s Bet on the Next Digital Workforce

Maharashtra, Beyond IT Services

The AVGC-XR Policy 2025 marks a decisive shift. Maharashtra is formally recognizing animation, gaming, and extended reality as industrial sectors, not hobbies.  Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality. AVGC-XR Parks are specialized creative hubs being developed under India's state-level Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) policies

The Numbers

Policy targets include:

• ₹50,000 crore investment by 2050

• ~2 lakh high-skill jobs

• Dedicated AVGC-XR parks with advanced computing infrastructure

Why This Sector Matters

AVGC-XR sits at the intersection of:

• AI

• High-performance computing

• Design and storytelling

• Global export markets

This aligns perfectly with India’s demographic dividend.

Long-Term View

Creative tech is one of the few sectors where:

• Talent matters more than land

• IP creates exponential returns

• Global demand is rising steadily

Maharashtra’s early policy clarity gives it a first-mover advantage.

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