On February 4, 2026, the Government announced its support for diverse musical heritage and new economic opportunities for creators through the 'Create in India' (CIC) Challenges launched during the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. These challenges, including Resonate: The EDM Challenge, Wah Ustad, Battle of the Bands, and Symphony of India, saw participation of 86 creators from 13 states. This is in addition to the 'Waves of India' album, which will showcase regional artists such as the Tetseo Sisters (Nagaland). The initiatives aim to promote India's diverse musical heritage and facilitate the structured growth of the creative economy through the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC). The information was given in the Lok Sabha by Minister Dr. L. Murugan in response to a question by Shri Pradyut Bordoloi. The release ID is 2223138, and the visitor counter is at 120. The release is also available in Urdu, Hindi, Assamese, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Mahesh Kumar is listed as the contact.
Key Entities Referenced
Create in India (CIC) Challenges: Challenges launched to empower independent and regional creators during the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.
Lok Sabha: The House where the reply regarding the support for diverse musical heritage was given.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The ministry responsible for the initiative to support diverse musical heritage and economic opportunities for creators.
Live Events Development Cell (LEDC): The cell established to facilitate the structured growth of the creative economy.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Govt supports diverse musical heritage and
offers new economic opportunities for creators
Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 4:23PM by PIB Delhi
To empower independent and regional creators, Government launched ‘Create in India’ (CIC) Challenges
during the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. These include Resonate: The
EDM Challenge, Wah Ustad, Battle of the Bands, and Symphony of India, etc. These events saw
participation of 86 creators from 13 states. These initiatives, complemented by the launch of the 'Waves of
India' album and showcases featuring regional artists like the Tetseo Sisters (Nagaland), are aimed at
promoting India's diverse musical heritage and create new economic opportunities for creators.
Government has also established the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to facilitate the structured
growth of creative economy.
Reply given in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and
Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan to the question raised by Shri Pradyut Bordoloi.
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Mahesh Kumar
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