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76 on 76: Celebrating India's creative diversity with WAVES Comics

Published: Jan 30, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, JAN 30, 2025: CONTINUING the festive fervour of  76th Republic Day, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), in partnership with the Indian Comics Association (ICA), has announced the 76 semi-finalists of the WAVES Comics Creator Championship.

Celebrating the diversity of Indian comics

This landmark initiative celebrates the diversity of Indian comics, showcasing the talents of creators from across the country. The geographical spread of the semi-finalists, selected from a vast pool of entries, is particularly noteworthy, with creators hailing from 50 cities across 20 states and NCR.

The selection includes creators from major metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, as well as smaller towns and cities like Anand, Betul, Kalka, Samastipur, and cities from the North East like Guwahati and Imphal. This demonstrates the championship's commitment to promoting talent from all corners of the country.

This is a testament to India's vibrant comic book culture as WAVES is committed to provide a platform for these talented creators to shine. The semi-finalists, aged between 10 and 49 years, include 40 amateurs, and 30 professionals.

The Semifinalists also includes 6 special mentions for young artists, demonstrating the championship's commitment to nurturing talent at all levels.

"The Indian Comics Association is delighted to partner with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to promote Indian comics globally," said Ajitesh Sharma, President of the Indian Comics Association. "This initiative is a shining example of our government's commitment to supporting creative industries and providing opportunities for emerging talent."

WAVES Comics Creator Championship

The WAVES Comics Creator Championship is a flagship event propelling the MIB's 'Create in India' initiative to elevate India's creative industries on the world stage. The championship provides a unique platform for Indian creators to engage with international audiences and forge new partnerships.

The MIB and ICA congratulate the 76 semi-finalists and wish them the best of luck as they move forward in the championship.

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