Archive · 20 Jul 2026
IICT Strengthens AVGC-XR Ties with Korea and Japan
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) joined a government delegation to South Korea and Japan to learn about advanced creative technologies and content creation.
They met with broadcasting companies, gaming firms, and educational institutions to understand how these countries support animation, gaming, and digital media.
The delegation focused on areas like talent development, start-up incubation, and original IP creation.
The insights gained will help IICT build better programs and support India's growing AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The visit included meetings with organizations like Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, KRAFTON Inc., and Kyoto Seika University, providing valuable knowledge for India's proposed Content Creation Labs.
IICT joined the MIB delegation to South Korea and Japan for a knowledge exchange programme on AVGC-XR and creative technologies.
The delegation met with broadcasting companies, gaming firms, and educational institutions to learn about global best practices.
Key focus areas included talent development, start-up incubation, and original IP creation.
Visits to organizations like Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, KRAFTON Inc., and Kyoto Seika University provided insights into advanced creative education and content creation.
The delegation aims to adapt global best practices for India's proposed Content Creation Labs and strengthen the AVGC-XR ecosystem.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) delegation
- What
- Knowledge exchange programme on AVGC-XR, creative technologies, and content infrastructure
- When
- During the delegation visit to the Republic of Korea and Japan
- Where
- Republic of Korea and Japan
- Why
- To learn from global best practices and strengthen India's AVGC-XR ecosystem
Indian Perspective
Korean and Japanese Perspectives
Focus on Talent Development
Indian Perspective
India aims to strengthen its AVGC-XR ecosystem through talent development and start-up incubation.
Korean and Japanese Perspectives
Korea and Japan focus on advanced creative education and residential talent development models.
Content Creation Labs
Indian Perspective
India is looking to establish Content Creation Labs to support original IP creation and industry-aligned programs.
Korean and Japanese Perspectives
Korea and Japan have well-established systems for creator support, human resource development, and overseas dissemination.
- Delegation Leader
- Shruti Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
- Key Members
- Ashutosh Mohle, Bineet Kaur, Dr. Vishwas Deoskar, Ninad Raikar
- Countries Visited
- Republic of Korea, Japan
- Key Organizations Met
- Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, KRAFTON Inc., Korea Creative Content Agency, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Kyoto Seika University
- Focus Areas
- AVGC-XR, creative technologies, content infrastructure, gaming, animation, manga, digital media, start-up incubation