VMPL
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 4: The launch of the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2026 and the accompanying sectoral policies marks a significant step towards positioning Haryana as one of India's most future-ready destinations for investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development.
The policy was officially launched by Shri Nayab Singh Saini Ji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Haryana, in the presence of Shri Rao Narbir Singh Ji, Hon'ble Minister of Industries & Commerce, Haryana, Dr. Amit Agrawal, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana, along with senior government officials, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana, along with HSIIDC and HEPC (Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre), the event witnessed the launch of the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2026, nine sector-specific policies, and the signing of investment MoUs worth over ₹1.10 lakh crore, highlighting the growing confidence of businesses and investors in Haryana's future.
Among these initiatives, the Haryana AVGC-XR Policy 2026 represents a transformative step towards building a robust ecosystem for Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Gaming, Comics, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Production, Immersive Experiences, and Creative Technologies.
Inspired by this vision and committed to contributing to Haryana's growing creative economy, HKI Media has announced plans to establish a ₹10 Crore Center of Excellence (CoE) for AVGC-XR in Haryana.
Building Haryana's Creative Future
Backed by a planned investment of ₹10 Crore, the proposed Center of Excellence is envisioned as a world-class hub for innovation, talent development, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property creation.
The initiative aligns with the Haryana Government's vision of building future-ready industries and strengthening the state's position as a leader in creative technologies, digital innovation, and emerging media sectors.
The proposed Center of Excellence will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to support learning, production, experimentation, research, innovation, and collaboration across the AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The Center will focus on:
- Advanced Research & Development
- Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, AR, VR & XR
- Virtual Production Technologies
- Creative Technology Development
- Immersive Experiences & Emerging Technologies
- Intellectual Property (IP) Creation
- Startup Incubation & Entrepreneurship
- Industry-Academia Collaboration
- Innovation Programs
- Talent Development & Workforce Creation
The vision is to create an ecosystem where ideas become products, creativity becomes innovation, and talent becomes opportunity.
Haryana's Rising Creator Economy
Haryana is rapidly emerging as one of India's fastest-growing media and entertainment economies, powered by its thriving music industry, creator ecosystem, digital talent, and entrepreneurial spirit.
From musicians and performers to content creators, filmmakers, designers, editors, and digital professionals, Haryana continues to produce talent that is shaping audiences and culture across the country.
With progressive policies, strong infrastructure, investor confidence, and a forward-looking approach towards emerging industries, Haryana is uniquely positioned to become a national leader in the AVGC-XR sector.
The launch of the AVGC-XR Policy creates an opportunity to transform this creative potential into a globally competitive ecosystem that generates innovation, employment, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property from Haryana.
A Global Vision for AVGC-XR
The long-term vision of the Center of Excellence is to help position Haryana as a globally recognized hub for Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, AR, VR, XR, Virtual Production, and Creative Technologies.
Beyond infrastructure, the initiative aims to foster innovation, support startups, encourage original IP creation, strengthen industry participation, and create meaningful career opportunities for thousands of young professionals.
ICASA to Lead Talent Development
As part of this initiative, ICASA (Indian Centre for Arts, Skills & Advancement) will serve as the skilling and talent development arm of the proposed Center of Excellence.
ICASA will focus on developing industry-ready talent through practical learning, mentorship, workshops, competitions, real-world projects, industry collaborations, and career pathways across Animation, VFX, Gaming, Digital Media, Content Creation, Creative Technology, and Emerging Tech sectors.
Built around the philosophy of Learn * Create * Work & Earn, ICASA aims to bridge the gap between education and industry while empowering the next generation of creators and professionals.
About HKI Media
HKI Media is a media-tech company building infrastructure for India's creator economy through a growing ecosystem of platforms, initiatives, and services.
Its key verticals include:
- GigMedia - Creator Economy Infrastructure
- GigQuest - Talent Discovery & Opportunity Ecosystem
- ICASA - Skilling & Talent Development
- HKI Studio - Content Production & Creative Execution
Together, these initiatives are focused on connecting talent, opportunities, brands, institutions, and industry stakeholders into one integrated ecosystem.
Leadership Perspective
Speaking on the occasion, Abhimanyu Sihag, CEO, HKI Media, said:
"The launch of the Haryana AVGC-XR Policy 2026 is a strong indication of Haryana's commitment towards future industries, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development. Under the leadership of Shri Nayab Singh Saini Ji, Haryana is taking meaningful steps to create opportunities for creators, startups, students, and businesses operating in emerging sectors."
"We sincerely appreciate the efforts of Shri Rao Narbir Singh Ji, Dr. Amit Agrawal Ji, the Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana, and Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre (HEPC) for creating a progressive policy framework that encourages investment, innovation, ecosystem development, and industry participation."
"Through our proposed ₹10 Crore Center of Excellence for AVGC-XR, we aim to contribute towards making Haryana a leader in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics, AR, VR, XR, creative technologies, and intellectual property creation. Our objective is to build state-of-the-art infrastructure, nurture world-class talent, encourage innovation, support startups, and create opportunities that strengthen Haryana's position in the global creative economy."
Looking Ahead
The Haryana AVGC-XR Policy 2026 is more than a policy announcement. It is a vision for the future.
By bringing together government, industry, academia, startups, creators, and technology leaders, Haryana is laying the foundation for a globally competitive AVGC-XR ecosystem.
For HKI Media and ICASA, this is an opportunity to contribute towards that vision by building talent, enabling innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, creating intellectual property, and helping establish Haryana as a leading destination for the future of media, entertainment, gaming, immersive technologies, and the creator economy.
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