PM Modi’s meeting with top gamers will give further fillip to gaming: Experts

In a big fillip to the gaming industry in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a gaming interaction this week with top Indian gamers like Animesh Agarwal (8Bit_Thug), Naman Mathur (Mortal), Payal Dhare (PayalGaming), Ganesh Gangadhar (SKRossi), Anshu Bisht (GamerFleet), Mithilesh Patankar (MythPat), and Tirth Mehta.

They discussed the latest developments in the gaming industry and how the Modi government has recognized the creativity of gamers in promoting the gaming industry in India. Additionally, they explored the topic of women’s participation in the gaming industry.

Prime Minister also mentioned about his meeting with the top gamers on X and even put up a video on the entire interaction.

With this latest progress in the industry, Lokesh Suji, Director, Esports Federation of India & Vice President of the Asian Esports Federation (AESF), remarked, “Meeting the Honorable Prime Minister Modi ji is a dream come true for our gamers and Esports athletes. Last year, our government recognized Esports as a sport and differentiated it from the umbrella term of online gaming. It is also encouraging that Modi ji realizes the difference between gambling, online gaming, video gaming, and Esports. I am pretty sure that with the support of our government under the leadership of Modi ji, we will be able to create enough opportunities where our Indian Esports athletes will be able to win medals, not only within India but internationally. We also look forward to Modi ji and his government’s consistent support to grow the Indian Esports ecosystem.”

Parth Chadha, Co-Founder & CEO, STAN, commented, “This is a good step taken by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By doing this, he acknowledges the importance of the gaming industry in India. Gaming is immensely popular among the youth of our country. By interacting with the top gamers of our country, PM Modi has inspired the young gamers of our country to pursue it as a viable career option as well. As gaming is also an important part of the digital landscape and by engaging with the gamers, Mr Modi is also showcasing how gaming is an important contributor to the economy. This initiative also helps STAN to achieve its goal of creating an ecosystem for gamers and help them find a sense of belongingness.”