**Executive Summary**
The 4th meeting of the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC), held on April 30, 2026, focused on a roadmap to establish India as a global hub for live events by 2030. The meeting emphasized streamlining regulatory processes through a digital single-window system and targeted economic growth, including the creation of 15–20 million jobs. A critical deadline of May 31, 2026, was set for States and Union Territories to adopt a Model Executive Order to simplify licensing.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Economic and Strategic Objectives**
* Position India as a premier global destination for live events by 2030.
* Generate an additional 15–20 million jobs within the sector.
* Drive the sector's valuation from ₹145 billion in 2025 to a projected ₹196 billion by 2028, maintaining a 10% growth rate.
**Regulatory and Administrative Reforms**
* Launch of a single-window clearance system on the "India Cine Hub" (ICH) portal to digitize and accelerate the permission process.
* Promotion of the “Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026” to standardize regulations nationwide.
* Commitment to enhancing "Ease of Doing Business" through transparent and efficient approval mechanisms.
**Infrastructure and Skill Development**
* Development of a draft concept note regarding "Greenfield Venue Development" to boost physical infrastructure.
* Introduction of specialized certificate courses in live events by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in collaboration with MESC and EEMA.
* Focus on the live events sector as a multiplier for allied industries, including tourism and employment.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments and Union Territories**
**Impact**
States are central to the transition from manual to digital licensing and the standardization of regulatory frameworks across India.
**Action Required**
Adopt the Model Executive Order by May 31, 2026, and integrate local permission processes with the India Cine Hub (ICH) portal.
**Industry Members and Event Organizers**
**Impact**
Organizers will benefit from a more transparent, robust, and faster approval process, reducing administrative hurdles for hosting events.
**Action Required**
Transition to the single-window clearance system for all live event permissions and engage with new skilling initiatives to professionalize the workforce.
**Educational and Training Bodies (IIMC, MESC, and EEMA)**
**Impact**
These institutions are designated as the primary drivers for capacity building to meet the workforce demands of a growing sector.
**Action Required**
Finalize and launch certificate courses specifically designed for the live events segment.
Key Entities Referenced
Live Events Development Cell (LEDC): A specialized body under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting tasking with positioning India as a global hub for live events and driving the concert economy.
Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026: A regulatory framework shared with States and UTs to establish a simplified and standardized system for live event approvals.
India Cine Hub (ICH) portal: A single-window clearance platform developed to digitize the permissions process and ensure transparent approvals for live events.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB): The central ministry responsible for overseeing the LEDC and initiatives related to the growth of India’s live events and entertainment sectors.
Greenfield Venue Development: A strategic initiative and concept note focused on infrastructure development for the live events segment.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
4th Meeting of Live Events Development Cell
Reviews Roadmap to Position India as a Global
Hub for Live Events
Live Events Sector Poised to Become a Key Driver of
Employment, Tourism and Economic Multiplier across Allied
Sectors
Single-Window Clearance for Live Events on India Cine Hub
Portal to Ensure Faster, Transparent Approvals
States & UT’s Urged to Adopt Model Executive Order by 31st
May 2026 to Streamline Licensing and Permissions for Live
Events
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Boost Live Events
Sector through Ease of Doing Business, Infrastructure, and
Skilling Initiatives
Posted On: 01 MAY 2026 2:34PM by PIB Delhi
The 4th meeting of the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) was held on 30th April 2026 at Vigyan
Bhavan, under the chairmanship of Shri Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting (MIB). The meeting was attended by representatives from 9 Central Ministries, 6 States, and
12 industry members.India’s organised live events sector, valued at ₹145 billion in 2025 as per industry estimates, has emerged
as the highest growth segment in the media and entertainment sector. To promote this sector, the Ministry
of Information & Broadcasting has set up a Live Events Development Cell (LEDC), in July 2025, under
the chairpersonship of the Secretary, I&B. It includes representatives from Central Ministries, State
Governments, industry bodies and other stakeholders.
LEDC aims to position the concert economy as one of the key drivers of national growth and make India
a global hub for live events by 2030 and generate 15-20 additional million jobs in this sector. The
sector is projected to grow at 10% to ₹196 billion by 2028.
During the Meeting, Secretary (MIB) highlighted the role of LEDC in creating a coordinated roadmap for
the growth of India’s live events industry. He noted that the Live Events sector is one of the fastest-
growing segments of the Media and Entertainment industry, contributing significantly to employment
generation, tourism promotion and economic multiplier across allied sectors.
The progress of various initiatives taken by LEDC was presented by Shri Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary
(Broadcasting), MIB. It was informed that a single-window clearance system for live event permissions has
been developed on the India Cine Hub (ICH) portal. The adoption of the ICH portal by States will help
digitize the live event permissions process, and ensure timely, transparent, and efficient approvals.Further, the need for adoption of the “Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and
Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026” was emphasized with a target timeline of 31st May 2026,
which was shared with States and Union Territories on 13th March, 2026. This framework aims to
establish a simplified and standardised regulatory system for the live events industry in India.
The LEDC also discussed the draft concept note on “Greenfield Venue Development” & skilling
initiatives for the live events segment. It was informed that the Indian Institute of Mass Communication
(IIMC), in collaboration with MESC and EEMA, will soon introduce certificate courses in live events.
Speaking at the event, Shri Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, said,
“On behalf of the Government, both Centre and State, I assure that all necessary facilitation will be
extended to make the processes for organising live events robust and transparent.” He further added,
“There is complete alignment in the intent of all members of LEDC, the focus should now be on effective
implementation.”
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to
promote a supportive and growth-oriented ecosystem for the live events sector in India.
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Mahesh Kumar/ Vivek Vishwash
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