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Draft document of AVGC policy, revised note on biotech released

November 29, 2023

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday released the draft document of the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) policy and the revised draft of the Biotechnology Policy at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023. Earlier, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 26th edition of the three-day technology meet with the theme 'Breaking Boundaries' at the sprawling Bengaluru Palace grounds. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “The policy amendment reflects our commitment to stay ahead and promote growth in the vital sector.” Recognizing the emerging landscape of technology and creativity, Siddaramaiah said that the government has understood the importance of Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC), which has prompted it to launch the new AVGC-XR policy which will be part of the Government's A proof of commitment. and progressive approach in leading India's AVGC sector towards achieving global excellence. The Chief Minister said that the State has consistently topped NITI Aayog's India Innovation Index for the last three years and the State has been recognized as a top performer in the DPIIT rankings. He said the Karnataka government is focused on building a seamless ecosystem that attracts investments, talent and opportunities. “We want Karnataka to be seen as a hub with an ‘end-to-end ecosystem’ for innovation and growing businesses,” Siddaramaiah said. The Chief Minister said the government would aim to bridge the digital divide to ensure that the benefits of technology reach every citizen, irrespective of their background. The government aims to bridge this gap through targeted initiatives by harnessing the power of data and analytics to take informed decisions in governance, he said, adding that ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ is one such initiative. He also said that the government will invest in infrastructure to support the next wave of innovation, promote collaboration between industry and academia and create policies that will take Karnataka to new heights on the global tech stage. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to the industry leaders to extend a helping hand to raise the level of education in rural areas and upgrade the skills of students studying in rural areas. Industry and technology captains from 30 countries are participating in the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023, which is being organized by the Department of Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka in collaboration with Software Technology Parks of India. The summit will host technical sessions for three days till December 1.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday released the draft document of the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) policy…

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