Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 29th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
The Government of India has established the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to position the country as a global hub for live events by 2030. Key reforms include the launch of a digital permission system on the India Cine Hub portal and the streamlining of licensing frameworks across States and Union Territories. Notable regulatory changes, specifically regarding RBI bank guarantee requirements for service imports, are scheduled to come into force on October 1, 2026.
Key Points / Main Content
Digital and Regulatory Framework
An online system for live event permissions is now operational on the India Cine Hub (ICH) portal, providing a single digital workflow for applications, payments, and real-time tracking.
The "Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026" was circulated to all States/UTs on March 13, 2026, to standardize approval processes.
29 States/UTs have already designated Nodal Officers to manage permissions through the ICH portal.
Venue Management and Infrastructure
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has created a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and identified 224 heritage sites for hosting live events.
A Greenfield Venue Development Policy concept note has been circulated to stakeholders to encourage the development of new event infrastructure.
The LEDC is addressing issues related to music licensing and the use of sports and heritage venues for events held beyond 10 p.m.
Financial and Administrative Reforms
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has dispensed with the requirement of furnishing a Bank Guarantee for advance remittances of USD 500,000 and above for the import of services.
New Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, notified in January 2026, will become effective from October 1, 2026.
Inter-ministerial coordination is underway to facilitate visas and FRRO requirements for visiting international artists and crews.
Skill Development
A Skilling Committee has been formed to develop certificate and short-term courses specifically for the live events sector.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), in collaboration with industry bodies, is preparing elective modules and specialized training programmes.
Impact Analysis
Event Organizers and Industry StakeholdersImpact
Organizers benefit from a simplified "ease of doing business" environment with reduced financial burdens regarding international remittances and a transparent, timebound digital application process.
Action Required
Organizers should transition to the India Cine Hub (ICH) portal for all permission applications and comply with the new ASI SOPs when using heritage sites.
State Governments and Union Territory AdministrationsImpact
They are responsible for localized implementation of the national framework to ensure administrative uniformity across the country.
Action Required
States that have not yet done so must implement the "Model Executive Order" and ensure Nodal Officers are actively managing the digital workflow on the ICH portal.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Financial InstitutionsImpact
They must oversee the transition to the updated Foreign Exchange Management Regulations regarding service imports.
Action Required
Enforce the removal of Bank Guarantee requirements for specific advance remittances starting October 1, 2026.
Educational and Training Institutes (IIMC, MESC, EEMA)Impact
These bodies are primary drivers for professionalizing the sector's workforce to meet 2030 leadership targets.
Action Required
Finalize the preparatory work for certificate courses and integrate live event modules into existing academic programmes.
Key Entities Referenced
Live Events Development Cell (LEDC): A body chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, established in 2025 to position India as a global hub for the live events sector.
India Cine Hub (ICH) portal: The online single-window system developed for live event permissions, providing a digital workflow for applications, approvals, and real-time tracking across 29 States/UTs.
Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026: A regulatory framework prepared by the LEDC to standardize and simplify licensing processes for live events across States and Union Territories.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): The regulator responsible for framing the Standard Operating Procedure and identifying 224 heritage sites for organizing live events.
Greenfield Venue Development Policy: A policy initiative aimed at developing new, specialized venues for live events in collaboration with state governments and sports authorities.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Setting the Stage: India Targets Global Live
Events Leadership by 2030
Model Licensing Framework, Heritage Venue SOP and
Greenfield Venue Policy Among Major LEDC Reforms
29 States/UTs Designate Nodal Officers for Live Event
Permissions on India Cine Hub Portal
IIMC, in Collaboration with MESC and EEMA, to Develop
Certificate and Short-Term Courses in Live Events
प्रव तथ: 29 JUL 2026 3:16PM by PIB Delhi
The Government has identified the live events sector as an important driver of economic growth,
employment generation, tourism and cultural promotion.
To facilitate the sustainable growth of the sector and position India as a global hub for live events by 2030,
the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) was constituted in July 2025. It is chaired by the Secretary
(Ministry of Information and Broadcasting), with representatives of Central Ministries and Departments,
State Governments, industry associations and other stakeholders.
Four meetings of the LEDC have been held on 26.08.2025, 16.10.2025, 04.02.2026 and 30.04.2026, and
has initiated several measures to strengthen infrastructure, simplify regulatory processes, promote ease of
doing business and develop a robust ecosystem for the live events sector.
The major outcomes are as under:
An Execution Framework setting out a comprehensive strategy for the growth of the sector has been
prepared and circulated to all stakeholders.
An online system for live event permissions has been developed and made operational on the India
Cine Hub (ICH) portal. It provides a single digital workflow covering application, coordination,
approvals, payments and inspections, with timebound processing, real-time tracking, escalation of
delays, integrated digital payments and digital audit trails.
29 States/UTs have designated their Nodal Officers for Live Event permissions on the ICH portal.
The "Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India,
2026" has been prepared by LEDC and circulated to all States and Union Territories on 13.03.2026.
At present, 3 States/Union Territory have implemented it in their State.
The Archaeological Survey of India has framed a Standard Operating Procedure for organising live
events at protected monuments and has shared a list of 224 heritage sites for the purpose.
A concept note on a Greenfield Venue Development Policy has been prepared and circulated to
State Governments, sports authorities and industry stakeholders.A Skilling Committee has been constituted. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication, in
collaboration with the Media and Entertainment Skills Council and the Event and Entertainment
Management Association, has undertaken preparatory work relating to certificate and short-term
courses in live events and elective modules in its existing programmes.
The LEDC has identified issues relating to visa and FRRO facilitation for visiting artists and crews,
use of sports and heritage venues, streamlining of music licensing, permissions for events beyond
10 p.m., taxation and access to finance, and has shared these with the concerned Ministries and
Departments for their consideration.
Upon recommendation of LEDC, Reserve Bank of India has dispensed with the requirement of
furnishing a Bank Guarantee for advance remittances of USD 500,000 and above for the import of
services under the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, 2026, notified on 15th January
2026. The regulations shall come into force from 01.10.2026.
This information was provided by the Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and
Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, in a written reply to an Unstarred Question in the Lok Sabha
today.
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