Live Events Development Cell:
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry recently established a Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to facilitate the expansion of the “concert economy”, boosting employment and tourism in the country.
- It was established by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
- Objective is to Support the structured growth of India’s rapidly expanding live entertainment industry and strengthen the country’s emerging concert economy.
- The LEDC will function as a single-window facilitation mechanism aimed at streamlining processes for the sector and positioning India among the world’s leading live entertainment destinations by 2030.
- It brings together representatives from the Central and State governments, industry bodies, and major event companies to coordinate policy support and sectoral expansion.
- Key Focus Areas:
- Single-Window Clearance System being developed on India Cine Hub (ICH) for permissions (fire, traffic, municipal, etc.) to ensure faster approvals and investor-friendly processes.
- Model SOPs for States and removal of redundant permissions.
