Indian Institute of Creative Technology to Be Set Up in Mumbai

 Indian Institute of Creative Technology to Be Set Up in Mumbai – Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

For the first time, the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) will be established in Mumbai, with a funding of ₹400 crore approved by the central government. Global giants like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe will collaborate in setting up this institute. Through WAVES, India is progressing towards becoming a global hub for the creative industry, said Ashwini Vaishnaw in his welcome address.

Actor Anupam Kher outlined the vision behind the WAVES initiative. Singers M.M. Keeravani, Shreya Ghoshal, and Mangli performed the welcome song. WAVES advisory board members including Mohanlal, Hema Malini, Kartik Aaryan, S.S. Rajamouli, Rajinikanth, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen shared their thoughts during the event.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Modi also unveiled postage stamps in memory of Gurudutt, P. Bhanumathi, Raj Khosla, Ritwik Ghatak, and Salil Chowdhury for their contributions to Indian cinema.