Meghalaya’s Creative Economy Initiative

• The Meghalaya Government has announced plans to establish a Film City and a Film Institute in Shillong, along with a Music Institute in Tura.
• The initiative aims to position Meghalaya as a major hub for filmmaking, music, digital content creation, and other creative industries.
• The proposed institutions will provide training, infrastructure, and professional opportunities for aspiring artists, filmmakers, musicians, and content creators.
• The government views investments in the creative sector as an important means of generating employment, nurturing talent, and supporting entrepreneurship among youth.

APSC Relevance: Creative Economy; Skill Development