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Creative Industry Focus Could Boost India's Tech Ecosystem and Long‑Stay Tourism, Says Khaunte
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:16 AM
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Industry expert Khaunte says that prioritising the creative sector can strengthen the technology ecosystem and encourage longer tourist stays in India.
Industry veteran Khaunte highlighted the untapped potential of India's creative sector, noting that a strategic focus on arts, design and digital content can act as a catalyst for the technology ecosystem. By fostering collaboration between creative talent and tech firms, the country can accelerate innovation and create high‑value jobs.
Khaunte also linked the creative industry to tourism, arguing that culturally rich experiences encourage visitors to extend their stays, thereby boosting long‑stay tourism revenues. He suggested that integrating creative hubs with tourist destinations could offer immersive experiences that attract both domestic and international travelers.
The remarks come as policymakers seek to diversify economic growth beyond traditional manufacturing, aiming to position India as a hub for creative and digital economies. Stakeholders in both sectors are watching closely for policy support that could translate these ideas into concrete initiatives.
While no specific measures were announced, Khaunte urged government agencies and private investors to collaborate on infrastructure, funding and skill‑development programs that would nurture the creative‑tech nexus and enhance the country's appeal as a long‑stay tourist destination.
Khaunte also linked the creative industry to tourism, arguing that culturally rich experiences encourage visitors to extend their stays, thereby boosting long‑stay tourism revenues. He suggested that integrating creative hubs with tourist destinations could offer immersive experiences that attract both domestic and international travelers.
The remarks come as policymakers seek to diversify economic growth beyond traditional manufacturing, aiming to position India as a hub for creative and digital economies. Stakeholders in both sectors are watching closely for policy support that could translate these ideas into concrete initiatives.
While no specific measures were announced, Khaunte urged government agencies and private investors to collaborate on infrastructure, funding and skill‑development programs that would nurture the creative‑tech nexus and enhance the country's appeal as a long‑stay tourist destination.