Ministry of Culture Signs MoU with FICCI to Strengthen India’s Cultural & Creative Economy
In February 2026, The Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to develop a comprehensive national strategy for India’s Cultural and Creative Economy (CCE).
Key Details of the MoU:
Announced by: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture & Tourism who called it a step towards making culture a foundation of economic prosperity and securing a better future for artists and artisans.
Purpose: The agreement aims to formulate a structured roadmap, integrate culture with economic policy, enhance domestic and international market access, promote entrepreneurship and innovation, and generate employment opportunities.
Areas of Collaboration: The MoU aims to frame supportive policies, engage industry stakeholders, build skills and entrepreneurship, expand global markets, and strengthen data systems for India’s cultural and creative sectors.
About CCE: It includes sectors such as visual and performing arts, traditional crafts and handlooms, film, television, and digital media, music and publishing, design and fashion, cultural tourism, heritage conservation and museums, and gaming and animation.
In February 2026, The Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to develop a comprehensive national strategy for India’s Cultural and Creative Economy (CCE).
Key Details of the MoU:
Announced by: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture & Tourism who called it a step towards making culture a foundation of economic prosperity and securing a better future for artists and artisans.
Purpose: The agreement aims to formulate a structured roadmap, integrate culture with economic policy, enhance domestic and international market access, promote entrepreneurship and innovation, and generate employment opportunities.
Areas of Collaboration: The MoU aims to frame supportive policies, engage industry stakeholders, build skills and entrepreneurship, expand global markets, and strengthen data systems for India’s cultural and creative sectors.
About CCE: It includes sectors such as visual and performing arts, traditional crafts and handlooms, film, television, and digital media, music and publishing, design and fashion, cultural tourism, heritage conservation and museums, and gaming and animation.
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