Union Minister of State Holds Virtual Meeting with South Indian Film Associations Urges to Join WAVES 2025
Dr. L. Murugan, the Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, held a virtual meeting with representatives from film associations across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The meeting included key officials such as Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Shri C. Senthil Rajan, Joint Secretary (IP), and Dr. Ajay Nagabhushan M.N, Joint Secretary (Films).
Participation of the South Indian Film Industry at WAVES 2025
A significant focus of the discussions was the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), set to take place from May 1 to 5, 2025. The meeting underscored the importance of robust participation from the South Indian film industry, including technicians, producers, directors, and actors. Additionally, the possibility of involving major production houses and creating a dedicated pavilion or booth at the WAVES Exhibition Space was explored.
Positioning India as a Global Creative Leader
In closing, Dr. L. Murugan emphasized that WAVES aims to bring together all segments of the media under one umbrella, aligning with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision. He reiterated that this initiative represents a crucial step toward establishing India as a global leader in the creative sector.
About WAVES 2025
The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025. This landmark event will gather global leaders, media professionals, artists, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. In the context of the digital age, WAVES 2025 will address key issues such as artificial intelligence, streaming innovations, intellectual property rights, misinformation, and media sustainability.
As the first event of its kind, WAVES 2025 aims to promote cultural diversity, innovation, and equitable access to media platforms. The summit aspires to foster meaningful connections, collaborative progress, and cultural unity by viewing the world through a lens of harmony. It seeks to reinforce the media and entertainment industry's role as a unifying force across countries, communities, and cultures in the digital era. By emphasizing shared challenges and opportunities, WAVES 2025 positions itself as a global platform for dialogue and action that transcends borders.
Hosting WAVES 2025 in Mumbai will provide a forum for thought leaders to discuss how the media industry can serve as a powerful catalyst for cultural diplomacy, bridging divides between people, cultures, and nations.
