Which state has become India's first state to launch AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) Centre of Excellence?

Correct option is A

·         Karnataka became India's first state to launch an Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) Centre of Excellence.

·         In January 2022, the Karnataka government inaugurated this pioneering high-technology digital media hub in Bengaluru's Mahadevapura area.

·         Funded by the Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and Science & Technology under the 'Innovate Karnataka' initiative, this Centre of Excellence is considered the largest in Asia.

·         The facility includes a finishing school offering specialized courses in emerging technologies such as virtual reality, digital compression, photogrammetry, gamification of education, and real-time virtual production. Karnataka's proactive approach in the AVGC sector dates back to 2012 when it became the first state in India to introduce an AVGC policy.

·         This strategic initiative underscores Karnataka's commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the digital creative industries, aiming to position the state as a leader in the global AVGC market.