Minister calls for greater participation at Goa Film Festival

chennai: union minister of state for information & broadcasting, dr. l. murugan, recently engaged with media professionals, urging increased participation in the upcoming 55th international film festival of india (iffi) and film bazaar (fb) 2024. the interaction was part of preparatory activities for the iffi and the upcoming world audio visual & entertainment summit (waves) 2025, aimed at positioning india as a leading hub for media and entertainment innovation.dr. murugan underscored india's potential in the media & entertainment (m&e) sector, citing its rich cultural heritage and advancing infrastructure as drivers for growth. he highlighted government initiatives to enhance film production, digital content creation, and media technology, and stressed the importance of india's talent pool in meeting global media demands.the minister outlined his vision for waves 2025, scheduled for february 5-9 in new delhi, as a platform to unite industry professionals, policymakers, and investors. he emphasized that the summit would create collaboration opportunities, attract international investment, and strengthen india's role in the global content ecosystem.key industry figures, including producers and animation experts, attended the event, expressing optimism about india's future in global content production, bolstered by supportive government policies and international partnerships.