Government to host first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Goa

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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Ministry of Information Broadcasting will organise the first edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from November 20-24, 2024..

Speaking with the reporters on Saturday, Union IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, The Media and Entertainment industry is a major source of employment, currently providing jobs to approximately 25 lakh people..

This global summit, held alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), aims to create substantial job opportunities and will serve as a significant employment generator in the country...

Meanwhile, the Union Minister also addressed the curtain raiser of the first edition of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2024 in the national capital on Saturday...

According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the global Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry, covering Films, TV, Broadcast, Print, Radio, News, Advertising, Animation, VFX, Gaming & E-sports, Music, and LIVE events, reached a. revenue of USD 2.32 trillion in 2022, showing significant growth..

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