Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with seven of the country’s top gaming content creators. It highlights the government’s growing recognition of gaming as a major cultural and economic force. This meeting comes as India’s gaming industry experiences a surge, boasting over 450 million gamers and generating $3.1 billion in revenue for FY23. A teaser video has been posted on the official Youtube channel of PM Narendra Modi.
Top Indian Gamers meet PM Narendra Modi
The meeting included popular figures like Naman “Mortal” Mathur, Animesh “Thug” Agarwal, and Mithilesh “MythPat” Patankar. These creators expressed optimism about the Prime Minister’s plans, with some like Agarwal and Patankar taking to social media to share their excitement about potential changes on the horizon.
Mortal emphasized the importance of government support for the gaming community. He, along with Payal “Payal” Dhare, a prominent female gamer with a massive YouTube following, lauded the Prime Minister’s focus on inclusivity and recognizing the contributions of female gamers.
Check out the teaser trailer of upcoming “GAME ON FT. NAMO” Episode 1 below where top Indian gamers meet PM Narendra Modi.
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Other participants included Tirth Mehta (Asian Games medal winner), Ganesh “SkRossi” Gangadhar (professional VALORANT esports athelete), and Anshu “GamerFleet” Bisht, who all shared their perspectives on the future of Indian gaming. Prime Minister Modi pledged his administration’s commitment to fostering the growth of the gaming and esports ecosystem. This pledge, along with projections indicating the Indian gaming market reaching Rs. 231 billion by 2025, has stakeholders eagerly awaiting the implementation of reforms that will benefit the industry.
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