<p> ABAI, the non-profit association representing animation and visual effects (VFX) sector in the country, wants to assist the government in realising its Budget initiative of setting up of a centre for film production, gaming and animation in Arunachal Pradesh.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday announced the setting up of the centre with an aim to enhance development in the North-east. The animation industry sees this as not only an opportunity to grow the sector, but also to develop the region. “Animation needs talent technology and infrastructure. <br /><br />technician can inspire and be inspired by the environs. I welcome the announcement and we will do everything we can to help the government realise this,” ABAI President Biren Ghose told Deccan Herald. <br /><br />“ABAI is uniquely placed to help any initiative in the development of the animation sector. We have invested a lot in building knowledge, awareness, a team and an industry-academia fraternity in the CG (computer graphics) sector. We will present our thoughts to the government and see how to make this available to them in a mutually beneficially alliance,” Ghose said.<br /><br />Talking about establishing a centre for animation in the North-east, Ghose said, “The North-east is rich in its arts and cultural tradition, supported by basic education and English speaking proficiency. Leveraging these skills can be a very good idea. Even in Bengaluru, we already have artists and technicians from the North-east. A home base can scale that enthusiasm and create local opportunity.”<br /><br />The animation, VFX and post-production industry in India has grown from Rs 4,200 crore in 2013 to Rs 5,080 crore today. The CG sector is likely to grow substantially at a CAGR of about 30 per cent and animation by about 15-18 per cent.<br /><br /></p>
<p> ABAI, the non-profit association representing animation and visual effects (VFX) sector in the country, wants to assist the government in realising its Budget initiative of setting up of a centre for film production, gaming and animation in Arunachal Pradesh.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday announced the setting up of the centre with an aim to enhance development in the North-east. The animation industry sees this as not only an opportunity to grow the sector, but also to develop the region. “Animation needs talent technology and infrastructure. <br /><br />technician can inspire and be inspired by the environs. I welcome the announcement and we will do everything we can to help the government realise this,” ABAI President Biren Ghose told Deccan Herald. <br /><br />“ABAI is uniquely placed to help any initiative in the development of the animation sector. We have invested a lot in building knowledge, awareness, a team and an industry-academia fraternity in the CG (computer graphics) sector. We will present our thoughts to the government and see how to make this available to them in a mutually beneficially alliance,” Ghose said.<br /><br />Talking about establishing a centre for animation in the North-east, Ghose said, “The North-east is rich in its arts and cultural tradition, supported by basic education and English speaking proficiency. Leveraging these skills can be a very good idea. Even in Bengaluru, we already have artists and technicians from the North-east. A home base can scale that enthusiasm and create local opportunity.”<br /><br />The animation, VFX and post-production industry in India has grown from Rs 4,200 crore in 2013 to Rs 5,080 crore today. The CG sector is likely to grow substantially at a CAGR of about 30 per cent and animation by about 15-18 per cent.<br /><br /></p>
