LEDC Meet Charts Roadmap To Make India A Global Live Events Hub By 2030

The fourth meeting of the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) was convened on April 30, 2026, at Vigyan Bhavan, under the chairmanship of Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The meeting brought together representatives from nine central ministries, six state governments, and 12 industry stakeholders, reflecting a coordinated push to accelerate the growth of India’s live events ecosystem.

India’s organised live events industry, estimated at Rs 145 billion in 2025,has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments within the media and entertainment sector. In response, the Ministry had set up the LEDC in July 2025 to create a unified framework involving government bodies, states, and industry players.

The Cell aims to position the concert economy as a key pillar of national growth, with a vision to establish India as a global live events hub by 2030 while generating an additional 15–20 million jobs. The sector is projected to grow at a steady 10%, reaching Rs 196 billion by 2028.

During the meeting, Kumar underscored the importance of a coordinated roadmap to unlock the sector’s full potential, highlighting its role in driving employment, boosting tourism, and creating multiplier effects across allied industries.

A key update was presented by Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Broadcasting), MIB, on the progress of LEDC-led initiatives. Notably, a single-window clearance system for live event permissions has been developed on the India Cine Hub portal. Wider adoption of the platform by states is expected to digitise approvals, making the process more transparent, efficient, and time-bound.

The meeting also emphasised the rollout of the “Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026,” which has been shared with states and Union Territories, with a target implementation timeline of May 31, 2026. The framework is designed to standardise regulatory processes and simplify licensing norms across the country.

Discussions further covered long-term infrastructure and talent development, including a draft concept on greenfield venue development and new skilling initiatives. In this regard, the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, in collaboration with MESC and EEMA, is set to introduce certificate programmes tailored to the live events sector.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Chanchal Kumar stated that both central and state authorities are aligned in their intent to create a robust and transparent ecosystem for live events. He emphasised that the focus must now shift towards effective implementation of these initiatives.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reiterated that it will continue working closely with stakeholders to build a supportive, growth-oriented environment for India’s rapidly expanding live events industry.