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Innovation Hub: Union Minister Inaugurates Creators’ Lounge at IIMC

Newsmantra — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:47 +0000

NEW DELHI. During the 57th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, inaugurated the Creators’ Lounge. An extension of the institute’s Incubation Centre, this new space is designed to foster media entrepreneurship and bridge the gap between academia and industry. Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur and Registrar Shri L. Madhu Nag, the initiative marks a major milestone in driving innovation within the media landscape.

The Minister spent time interacting with several promising startups incubated through collaborations with WaveX and FITT, IIT Delhi, including ventures like FolkTech Studios, Yologram, and Dcverse. The Creators’ Lounge serves as a dedicated environment for students and entrepreneurs to ideate, pitch, and collaborate on tech-driven media solutions. The project’s success was spearheaded by Prof. (Dr.) Anubhuti Yadav and Dr. Pawan Koundal, whose efforts have transformed the center into a vibrant hub for turning creative ideas into impactful institutional enterprises.

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Vice President and I&B Minister Grace 57th IIMC Convocation

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:59:19 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) celebrated a historic milestone during its 57th Convocation, graced by the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, as the Chief Guest. In his address, the Vice President inspired the graduating students to maintain high standards of integrity and innovation within the media and communication landscape. Diplomas were conferred by the Chancellor of IIMC and Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, who reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing the quality of media education across the country.

The ceremony also marked a significant academic evolution for the institution. It was announced that starting next year, the Department of Media Business Studies will officially award Master’s Degrees, enhancing the program’s global standing. Highlighting the flexibility of the National Education Policy (NEP), a student named Barnil, who moved to IIM Ahmedabad after his first year, was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma for his completed coursework. This convocation underscored IIMC’s role in fostering a transformative educational environment where academic structures adapt to meet the expanding aspirations of its students.

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