PM to Address Post-Budget Webinar on 9th March on the subject “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People: Education, Skills and University Townships”

**Executive Summary** This document details a Post-Budget Webinar scheduled for March 9th, focusing on Union Budget 2026-27 initiatives for India's education, skills, and AVGC-creator economy. The Hon'ble Prime Minister will deliver a special address during the inaugural session at 11:30 AM, outlining the vision for the AVGC-creator economy. A key event is the Ministry of I&B's breakout session on "AVGC Content Creator Labs in Schools and Colleges" from 12:20 PM to 01:50 PM, with a closing session at 4:30 PM where the Hon'ble Minister of Information and Broadcasting will provide a special address. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Webinar Objective:** To deliberate on Union Budget 2026-27 initiatives aimed at strengthening India's education, skills, and AVGC-creator economy. * **Participants:** The webinar will convene policymakers, industry leaders, academia, startups, and students. * **Inaugural Session:** * To be addressed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on March 9th at 11:30 AM. * Will outline the vision for the AVGC-creator economy, focusing on creativity, culture, and technology for growth, jobs, and soft power. * **Ministry of I&B Breakout Session:** * **Topic:** "AVGC Content Creator Labs in Schools and Colleges." * **Timing:** 12:20 PM to 01:50 PM. * **Focus:** Implementation of the Union Budget announcement to establish AVGC Content Creator Labs (CCLs) across 15,000 schools and 500 higher educational institutions. * **Goals:** Nurture creative talent, strengthen India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) ecosystem, and build a skilled creator pipeline for the Orange Economy. * **Moderator:** Shri Chaitanya Chinchlikar (VP & CTO, Whistling Woods International). * **Keynote Address:** Shri Sanjay Jaju (Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting). * **Panel Discussion:** Will feature experts from government and industry, including representatives from the Department of School Education and Literacy, FICCI AVGC Forum, JetSynthesys, Vygr, industry figures from Graphiti Multimedia, Technicolor Group, Lakshya Digital, Adobe India, Amar Chitra Katha, and young volunteers from MyBharat. * **Closing Session:** * **Timing:** 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM. * **Purpose:** Summarize webinar outcomes. * **Special Address:** By the Hon'ble Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, at 05:25 PM. * **Participation and Webcast:** * **Encouraged Participants:** Educational institutions, industry bodies, startups, creators, students, parents, and professionals from the AVGC sector. * **Live Viewing:** Available on YouTube at the provided link: https://youtube.com/live/seASZfw_G1Y?feature=share * **Expected Outcomes:** Actionable insights and collaborative strategies for implementing the AVGC Content Creator Labs initiative, aiming to equip young Indians with creative and digital skills and position India as a global leader in the AVGC sector. **Impact Analysis** * **Educational Institutions (Schools and Higher Education):** * **Impact:** Will be directly involved in the implementation of AVGC Content Creator Labs, providing a platform for students to develop creative and digital skills. * **Action Required:** Encourage participation in the webinar to understand the initiative and its implementation pathways. * **Industry Bodies (e.g., FICCI AVGC Forum):** * **Impact:** Will play a crucial role in shaping the AVGC ecosystem and guiding the implementation of the CCL initiative through expert contributions. * **Action Required:** Participate in the webinar and panel discussions to share expertise and collaborate on strategies. * **Startups and Industry Leaders in the AVGC Sector:** * **Impact:** Opportunities to contribute to the development of the AVGC ecosystem, identify skilled talent, and understand government initiatives. * **Action Required:** Engage in the webinar to share insights, explore collaborations, and understand the future direction of the sector. * **Creators (including young volunteers):** * **Impact:** Direct beneficiaries of the initiative, gaining access to training and resources to enhance their creative and digital skills. * **Action Required:** Participate in the webinar to learn about opportunities and contribute their perspectives. * **Students:** * **Impact:** Will benefit from the establishment of AVGC Content Creator Labs, acquiring new skills and career opportunities in the creative economy. * **Action Required:** Join the webinar to understand the initiative and how it can benefit their future. * **Policymakers:** * **Impact:** Will gain insights from stakeholders on the implementation of the AVGC Content Creator Labs initiative and related Union Budget 2026-27 proposals. * **Action Required:** Participate in the webinar to gather feedback and refine implementation strategies. * **Parents:** * **Impact:** Will gain understanding of the career opportunities and skill development pathways available for their children in the AVGC sector. * **Action Required:** Attend the webinar to learn about the initiative's impact on future career prospects.

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