Budget 2026: Millions of Jobs for Youth in AVGC Sector, Khelo India Boost

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prioritized the Orange Economy in Budget 2026, focusing on Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) sectors.
• Central Government to establish AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges nationwide, via the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies in Mumbai.
• The AVGC sector is projected to need 2 million professionals by 2030, with India aiming to become a world-class hub through comprehensive youth training.
• Digital infrastructure emphasis, including data centers, AI content creation, and AVGC studios, will boost Indian content globally.
• Khelo India Mission launched to expand the sports sector, creating employment, skill development, and job opportunities, while strengthening sports culture.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 focuses on youth empowerment through AVGC sector job creation and sports development via Khelo India.