Digital India reaches the remotest corners
India’s data costs are a fraction of that is seen in the developed economies, while the high-quality talent in the country is waiting to create technology revolution, says the Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
“Our data costs are a fraction of what they would be in Europe, the US, or any other developed country. When we combine low-cost data with the high-quality talent that India possesses, we have a revolution awaiting us in the field of creativity and technology,” he said at the RISE//DEL Conference 2025, a three-day multidisciplinary event that connects music, creative industries, and startups, in New Delhi on 13 Mar.
Further, Digital India, launched a decade ago, aims to ensure that even the remotest corners of India have the ability to create a new world of content creators, startups, and entrepreneurs, he pointed out.
Access to low-cost data has been one of the key pillars of the government’s Digital India policy, making India the largest consumer of data globally, he added.
The Minister underscored the vast opportunities in India’s creative sector, which is rapidly evolving beyond traditional fields like film, drama, and theatre to encompass gaming, AI-driven content creation, and digital media.
“The creative industry of the past — film making, drama, and theatre — is now merging with futuristic technologies like gaming and AI to create new forms of entertainment,” he highlighted.
He encouraged participants at RISE//DEL to leverage such engagements to develop a roadmap for future growth and development.
He also recognized the role of influencers in bringing new technologies to the masses and helping connect people to India’s rich history, traditions, and culture. He emphasized that even education tools can be developed from India’s pedagogy, offering immense opportunities for content creators.
“The ability of creators to connect with the common man is special—it opens up a world of opportunity,” Goyal stressed.
He reiterated the government’s role as a facilitator in helping individuals develop their own ideas and technologies.
He highlighted India’s growing engagement with the international community in the fields of creativity, audio-visual arts, and content production, inviting artists from across the world to collaborate in India.
“The more we engage with the world, the more opportunities will open up for Indian creators. Our artists are already being accepted globally, and through technology, we can reach every household across the world,” he said.
Goyal concluded by reaffirming India’s ambition to become the content capital of the world. He encouraged creators to focus on responsible, innovative content and emphasized the role of skills, storytelling, filmmaking, music production, gaming, and digital media in boosting India’s export earnings.
“RISE is the future of the content creator industry, and its contribution will be crucial to India’s rise in Amrit Kaal to become a developed nation. Tell your stories to the world, build your startups with confidence, and create a legacy for future generations. Together, the government and creators can shape the India story for the world,” he said.
RISE//DEL was held on 11-13 March 2025 and featured over 70 speakers across 20 panels, 6 workshops, 3 keynotes, making it a unique convention and exhibition for creative and entrepreneurial minds. Fiinews.com
