At the WAVES 2025 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted India’s “Orange Economy”—the growing creative sector spanning music, films, gaming, animation, and food. He highlighted its rising global influence and announced new initiatives to support digital creators nationwide.

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• Orange Economy includes creative sectors: music, films, gaming, animation, food
• PM Modi announced focus at WAVES 2025 summit
• Aims to boost India’s cultural exports and global influence
• WAVES platform to showcase talent from across India
• Creative economy generates jobs, wealth, cultural value
• UN defines it as a driver of economic and social development
• Combines creativity with tech, IP, tourism, and innovation
• Key sectors: design, film, arts, software, fashion, publishing
• Encourages youth participation in knowledge-based industries
• India positioning itself as global creative content hub