Esports officially recognized as part of multi-sports events by Indian government's Ministry of Sports
The Indian government has made an important decision that could significantly impact regional gaming and associated industries. Following the latest legislative action, esports will be included in national multi-sports events. The change was published in The Gazette, the Indian parliament's official record.
With massive internet availability and digital technology improvements, the Indian gaming sector has expanded vastly in the last few years, with a growing foothold in PCs and handheld devices. Hence, this latest move provides a much-needed official acknowledgment.
A budding interest in gaming pushed the youth into esports and associated content creation. Indian gamers and content creators have made significant moves at the regional and international levels. The number of creators making gaming-related content full-time is evidence of the tremendous success of this cottage industry.
Despite the growth, there have been several uncertainties that have riddled the local gaming industry. One of the major sticking points has been the sudden ban of popular games like PUBG, Free Fire, and BGMI, which abruptly halted the careers of many. Moreover, the government provided a blanket reason for "national security concerns" without resolving the dilemma that came with the sudden bans.
Even though BGMI was developed after PUBG's ban with the direct oversight of the Indian government, the game was taken down just as it was beginning to thrive. So far, there is no information on the ban-reversal of any of the titles.
However, with the recent acknowledgment of esports by the government, things might be looking up for regional gamers. Including esports in multi-sports events will likely have a positive impact, as it provides game
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