Right time for 'create in India, create for world': Modi at WAVES

Inaugurating the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, he said it was the right time for "create in India, create for world" when the world is looking for new ways of storytelling while India has so much more to offer.

‘We shouldn’t turn into robots’

The prime minister batted for creative responsibility, saying technology is playing an increasingly important role in people's lives and extra effort is needed to maintain human sensitivity.

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"Humans should not be turned into robots. We need to make them more sensitive," he stressed. He called for protecting the young generation from anti-humanity ideas.

Modi's comments came amid increasing debate over controversial online content, which has prompted the Supreme Court to seek response from the government.

WAVES as a global platform

The prime minister said the WAVES has the potential to provide global talent a platform at a time when India is emerging as an international hub for film production, digital content, gaming, fashion, music and live concerts.

Like Indian 'khana', I am sure Indian 'gaana' will also become globally popular, he said, adding the screen size may be becoming mini but the message (India's stories) is becoming mega.

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He added, "Even though the screen size is getting smaller, the scope is becoming infinite." The summit aims to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment and digital innovation by bringing together creators, start-ups, industry leaders and policy-makers from across the world.

(With inputs from agencies)