New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- In a move to strengthen India's creative, entertainment, and digital industries, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced plans to establish 10 new Indian Institutes of Creative Technologies (IICTs) across the country over the next decade, offering specialised, industry-oriented courses in these sectors.
It may be noted that the country's first IICT, based in Mumbai, opened its doors with the first batch of students in the month of August. The Rs 400 crore project offers industry-oriented courses ranging from three months to three years, aimed at building a skilled workforce for India's growing media and entertainment sectors.
Operating from the NFDC campus, the IICT is currently offering 18 courses...