All India Gaming Federation Bats For Robust Policy Framework To Promote Indian Esports Sector

The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has stated that as e-sports and e-gaming gain traction, there is a need for a robust policy framework as well as the formation of a digital framework to promote the sector. Under the umbrella of the digital economy, e-sports and e-gaming will play a significant part in the Indian economy, the business body said in a statement. Citing a new report, it said the Indian gaming market is ready to arrive at USD 6-7 billion in esteem by 2025 from USD 1.8 billion as of now. A move by state legislatures will go about as an impetus for the development and advancement of this beginning sector, the federation said, adding states need to adopt a proactive strategy by outlining suitable rules in such a manner as a portion of the High Courts has struck down the transition to boycott web online gaming. "India has more than 200 million e-gamers playing across more than 200 platforms. E-sports and e-gaming, under the umbrella of digital economy development, will assume a significant part in the Indian economy. "To support this, the e-gaming industry needs vigorous approach systems and digital framework to attack towards being a worldwide pioneer," PK Mishra, President of All India Gaming Federation, said. Not simply in India, it said, the fame of e-sports and their players is acquiring acknowledgment globally. Interestingly, at the forthcoming Asian Games in September 2022, e-Sports will be an official medal category as one of the 37 sports to be played at the tremendous worldwide event, the business body said. At the same time, Mobile Premier League Co-founder and CEO Sai Srinivas said, "In different states across India, we keep on extending our impression and, presently, India is likewise at a worldwide tipping point in the critical worldwide market." MPL has now acquired the Berlin-based games studio GameDuell. The new Karnataka High Court judgment lifting the prohibition on gaming in the state follows other positive decisions given by the High Courts of Punjab and Haryana, Rajasthan, and Bombay that perceived Fantasy Sports as games of skill and a genuine business action safeguarded under Article 19 (1) (g) of the Constitution of India. Lately, the federation said, e-gaming has been trapped in a web with certain states considering them to be games of chance and not skill. Presently, with the judgment of the Karnataka High Court bringing greater clarity, a lift from a few states, and a restored center around e-gaming, things most certainly look much better on numerous fronts—promoting e-gaming, e-sports, job openings, supporting startups, and speeding up development, among others, it noted.       Credit: News9