Live Events Development Cell (LEDC)

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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.

About Live Events Development Cell

• It was established by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
• Objective: 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.
• Need for Establishing a Dedicated LEDC:
  • The organised live events market in India recorded a valuation of Rs 20,861 crore in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 15 percent. 
  • This sector currently outpaces several traditional media segments and maintains an expected compound annual growth rate of 18 percent.
  • The industry currently supports over 10 million jobs across the value chain, with a single large-format event generating more than 15,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities.
  • As per the report data, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are emerging as significant cultural hubs. 
  • Consumption across musical concerts, sports, and theatre rose by 17 percent, with over five lakh individuals travelling to other cities to attend events.
  • The establishment of the cell follows the address of the Prime Minister at the WAVES Summit in May 2025. 
  • During the summit, the Prime Minister highlighted the untapped potential of the live entertainment sector as a driver for investment, tourism, and cultural influence.

Source: TH

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