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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 7th edition of Bengaluru GAF X-2026. Government’s priority is to make Karnataka a global ‘digital content’ hub: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

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February 28, 2026
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Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and IT & Biotechnology, GoK, Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of K'taka, and Shri D.K. Shivakumar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister formally launch the 7th edition of Bengaluru GAFX 2026 at the ribbon cutting of Expo Center at Bengaluru GAFX 2026.

Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka lighting the lamp alongside  Priyank Kharge,  Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and IT & Biotechnology, GoK, and Dr. N. Manjula, IAS, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, BT, Science & Technology, GoK at the inauguration of the 7th edition of Bengaluru GAFX 2026 at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru.
Key Highlights:
  • Celebrate the cinematic brilliance of Kantara with Arvind Kashyap as he reveals how subtle VFX and distinctive camera work elevated the storytelling while preserving its cultural authenticity
  • A Fireside chat around Game Communities and Creative Industry by Rajan Navani from Jetline Group of Companies and Sean Hyunil Sohn from Krafton India
  • A session featuring an in-depth creative and technical walkthrough behind Netflix’s hit animated series Kurukshetra by Ashish Thapar of Hitech Animation.
  • A deep dive into the making of the Oscar-nominated short film Cardboard by DNEG, a session on the Oscar-nominated Lost World, and a session on the Making of Deadpool & Wolverine VFX by Prashant Nair, Framestore
  • Building Superhit Character IP Franchises by Grace, Bluezoo Animation
  • Showcase the creative and technical journey behind delivering high-end visual effects for the Oscar-nominated movie – “The Lost Bus” by Arnab, ILM
  • Behind the scenes VFX of Saare Jahan Se Accha by Phantom FX
  • Sessions that highlight India’s rich narrative heritage as a source of global content creation in “Making of an IP: The Wonderful Adventures of Suppandi,” by Zebu Animation, “Making of Mary Margaret Road Grade,” and “Indian Mythology: A Treasure Trove of Stories.”
  • Making of George Martin’s Mary Margaret Road Grader by Saffronic
  • Making of animated feature Stitch Head by Assemblage Studios

Bengaluru, February 27, (Karnataka News):

Karnataka is already a world-class player in the IT-BT sector. Now, our government’s goal is to make the state a global leader in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Today, the Department of Economics, Information Technology and Biotechnology participated in the inauguration of the 7th edition of GAFX at The Lalit Ashok Hotel in Bengaluru, inaugurated the program and then addressed the program.

Chief Minister, launched the new ‘AVGC-XR Policy 2.0: To give a greater impetus to the creative industry, the state government has implemented the ‘AVGC-XR Policy 2.0’. He said that this policy will provide more incentives, subsidies and technical support to startups.

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Lakhs of job opportunities: The government aims to create over 30,000 new jobs in this sector in the next five years. He expressed confidence that Karnataka will become a favourite destination for creative artists and technical experts.

Regional parity: Creative technology should not be limited to Bengaluru. Priority will be given to regional job creation by setting up ‘Centers of Excellence’ in cities like Mysore, Mangalore and Hubballi-Dharwad.

Emphasis on skill development: The government is committed to providing specialized training in the field of animation and gaming to ITI and polytechnic students. This will prepare skilled human resources for the global market.

Use of Kannada and Culture: He called on entrepreneurs to take our rich folk art and stories to the global stage through animation and gaming.Our government provides equal opportunities not only to technology but also to creativity. It is a matter of pride for us that the hard work of Kannadigas is behind the world’s biggest cinemas. Our government will provide all the necessary cooperation to this industry, the Chief Minister said.

Government’s goal is to make Bengaluru the ‘creative capital’ of the world: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

The Karnataka government is committed to being at the forefront of information technology as well as the creative technology sector (AVGC). Making Bengaluru the Creative Capital of the World is a key goal of our government, said Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

Karnataka’s place on the global stage: Behind many international projects including world-renowned films like ‘Avatar’ and ‘Avengers’, the hard work of Bengaluru’s talents is evident. The Deputy Chief Minister praised the fact that the creativity of our state’s youth is receiving global recognition.

Talking about the GAFX 2026, Dr. N. Manjula, IAS, Secretary to the Government, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, said, “Today, Karnataka stands at the center of India’s rapidly expanding orange economy, with the AVGC industry poised to grow from $2 billion to $25 billion by 2032. Bengaluru alone contributes 20% of India’s AVGC output, supported by over 300 studios and thousands of skilled professionals. We have evolved from an outsourcing destination to a creator of globally acclaimed original content, powered by cutting-edge technologies like AR, VR, XR, CGI, and AI. Through our AVGC Policy 3.0, built on skilling, innovation, infrastructure, and startup support, we are strengthening the entire ecosystem. Over the next three
 
days, GAFX 2026 will foster collaboration among studios, investors, startups, and students to shape the future of India’s creative technology economy.”

 

FWM

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