Extracted Data Points

  • The 4th meeting of the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) was held on 30th April 2026 at Vigyan Bhavan
  • The meeting was chaired by Shri Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)
  • Meeting attendees included representatives from 9 Central Ministries, 6 States, and 12 industry members
  • India's organized live events sector was valued at ₹145 billion in 2025 according to industry estimates
  • The sector has emerged as the highest growth segment in the media and entertainment sector
  • The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting set up the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) in July 2025
  • LEDC aims to make India a global hub for live events by 2030
  • The sector is projected to generate 15-20 additional million jobs
  • The sector is projected to grow at 10% to ₹196 billion by 2028
  • A single-window clearance system for live event permissions has been developed on the India Cine Hub (ICH) portal
  • States are urged to adopt the "Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026" by 31st May 2026
  • The model executive order was shared with States and Union Territories on 13th March, 2026
  • The LEDC discussed draft concept note on "Greenfield Venue Development" and skilling initiatives
  • Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), in collaboration with MESC and EEMA, will introduce certificate courses in live events