India’s content creators are celebrating a series of transformative measures in the Union Budget 2026. The government’s move to set up 15,000 AVGC labs in schools and 500 in colleges marks a bold step toward formalizing the creator economy. These labs will focus on nurturing talent in animation, gaming, and video production. For creators focusing on heritage and culture, the National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid will act as a valuable resource, fueling a boom in short-form videos and documentaries. The budget also includes the founding of a National Design Institution in the East and IIM-led training for 10,000 tourist guides to foster collaborations with travel creators. Enhanced narrative tools at 15 key historical sites, including Leh Palace and Dholavira, further support high-quality content production. With massive allocations for broadcasting infrastructure, the budget paves the way for a creative renaissance.
