India, Jan. 29 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Continuing the festive fervour of 76th Republic Day, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), in partnership with the Indian Comics Association (ICA), has announced the 76 semi-finalists of the WAVES Comics Creator Championship.

Celebrating the diversity of Indian comics

This landmark initiative celebrates the diversity of Indian comics, showcasing the talents of creators from across the country. The geographical spread of the semi-finalists, selected from a vast pool of entries, is particularly noteworthy, with creators hailing from 50 cities across 20 states and NCR.

The selection includes creators from major metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Delhi,...