Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, Saturday said that e-sports, especially skill-based gaming, should be developed under an organized and legal framework. No regulation is required for skill-based gaming. It should remain free to flourish under an organized and legal framework, while providing world-class innovation to create more opportunities for youth in the sector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met the top gamers of the country, the full video of which was released on Saturday morning. PM Modi described the meeting and discussion with the gamers as fantastic. In this regard, Prime Minister Modi made a post on X saying that his meeting with the top gamers of the country was great and discussed with them various issues related to this industry.
Prime Minister Modi interacted with some prominent Indian gamers and said that more avenues should be created for youth to adopt skill-based gaming as a viable career option.
Had a wonderful interaction with youngsters from the gaming community… You would love to watch this! https://t.co/TdfdRWNG8q
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2024
Prime Minister Modi said that regulation is not necessary for the e-sports industry, nor will it help. Its development should be under an organized and legal framework. Now is the time to understand the world of gaming and adapt it to the needs of our country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that, by the year 2047, the goal is to reach the level and height of the country, where the middle class of the society does not need any unnecessary government intervention.
Gamers applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approach to recognize creativity in skill-based gaming and called the Prime Minister’s approach an encouragement to them.
He said that the time has come to promote gaming, which will inspire others and create more opportunities for viable career options in the field.
Gamers told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that gaming has only taken off a few years ago and has become a viable career option for some of us these days. People’s perception has changed towards gaming.