Archive · 23 Jan 2026
GDAI Seeks ₹1,150 Crore for Gaming Industry Growth
The Game Developer Association of India (GDAI) has asked the government for ₹1,150 crore over four years to help the gaming industry grow.
They want this money to be used for training people, supporting new game companies, and helping Indian games be sold to other countries.
The GDAI believes this investment can create many jobs and make India a big player in the global gaming market by 2035.
They want to train 50,000 people every year and create 10,000 apprenticeships.
They also want to support 200-300 new game startups and include gaming in a scheme that helps with exports.
By 2030, they hope to have 200,000 trained developers, 1,500 game studios, and 100,000 direct jobs.
GDAI requested ₹1,150 crore over four years for gaming industry growth.
Funding to be used for talent development, startup support, and export promotion.
Target to train 50,000 candidates annually and create 10,000 apprenticeships by 2028.
₹180 crore annually for startup support, including ₹100 crore in Startup India Seed Fund.
Goal to unlock $10 billion in annual exports by 2035 and create 100,000 direct jobs by 2030.
- Who
- Game Developer Association of India (GDAI)
- What
- Requested ₹1,150 crore for gaming industry growth
- When
- Budget proposal shared in January 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To unlock $10 billion in annual exports by 2035 and create jobs
- Funding Request
- ₹1,150 crore over 4 years
- Annual Average
- ₹287.5 crore
- Target Exports
- $10 billion by 2035
- Talent Development
- 50,000 candidates annually
- Apprenticeships
- 10,000 by 2028
- Startup Support
- ₹180 crore annually
- Seed Fund
- ₹100 crore over 4 years
- Incubation Centres
- 5-7 over 5 years
- Fund of Funds
- 5-10% for game studios
- Export Promotion
- Inclusion in RoDTEP scheme