GANGTOK, : The finale of Create in India Challenge (CIC) Season 1, launched as a
flagship initiative under World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES),
is set to take place at Jio World Centre, Mumbai from May 1 to 4.
With
registrations now officially closed for all 32 challenges, CIC has received
nearly 1 lakh registrations, including over 1,100 international participants,
informs a PIB release.
“The
challenges have attracted entries from over 60 countries, reflecting the global
appeal and reach of this pioneering initiative. From this exceptional pool of
talent, 750 finalists will be given the opportunity to showcase their creative
skills and outcomes at Creatosphere, a specially curated platform featuring
innovation across animation, comics, AI, XR, gaming, music and more, as part of
WAVES 2025.”
The
winners of these challenges will be conferred the ‘WAVES Creator Awards’ in a
grand red carpet ceremony on Day 2 of the event.
The
Creatosphere at WAVES will witness 43 international finalists showcasing their
talents, adding a truly international dimension to this celebration of
creativity. These finalists represent over 20 countries, including Argentina,
Nepal, Germany, Bermuda (BOT), the United States, Greece, Indonesia, the United
Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Laos, Thailand, Tajikistan, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Russia,
Maldives, Malaysia, and Japan. Notably, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Tajikistan each
contributes 6 finalists, followed by 5 each from Indonesia and Maldives, and 4
from Mauritius. The United States is represented by two finalists, while
Russia, Canada, Argentina, Laos, Malaysia, Bermuda, Egypt, Thailand, and the
United Kingdom each have one finalist.
In
India, the challenges saw enthusiastic participation from across all 28 States
and eight Union Territories. “The list of finalists across the challenges
reflects remarkable regional representation, with participants hailing from
across the country from Assam and Meghalaya in the East to Gujarat in the West
and from Himachal Pradesh in the North to Kerala in the South,” the release
states.
Celebrating
the energy of youth, the Create in India Challenges are overwhelmingly driven
by young creators predominantly in their 20s, reflecting a vibrant ecosystem of
college students, early-career professionals, and teen innovators. With the
youngest finalist just 12 years old and the oldest at 66, the initiative
showcases a truly inclusive creative platform that transcends age.
“The
Create in India initiative champions grassroots innovation while celebrating diversity
in purpose and participation. From making education accessible through the
Innovate 2 Educate Challenge to reviving India’s textile legacy with ‘Make the
World Wear Khadi,’ the challenges span tradition and technology. ‘India: A
Bird’s Eye View’ captures the nation’s spirit through breathtaking aerial
visuals by filmmakers and Drone Didis, using drone technology for storytelling
and community empowerment,” the release mentions.
